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The Unexpected Kindness of Small Towns

One of the things you don’t expect when you move to a smaller town is how often someone simply offers to help. Not in a dramatic or “look how generous I am” kind of way. Just normal, everyday kindness that happens quietly and without much fuss. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve beenContinue reading “The Unexpected Kindness of Small Towns”

Never Underestimate Small-Town Artists

Last summer, I wandered into a local art show not expecting very much. I had visited a few art galleries in my time. You know, those ones you might find at a city hall or some museum featuring a host of other stuff. But it was always the big city version, not a small town. Continue reading “Never Underestimate Small-Town Artists”