Tagged With: Norris, Kathleen
Bookmarks: The Cloister Walk, by Kathleen Norris
Earlier this evening, I was pulled away from listening to the manager of the hotel, Ross, telling us about a recent Orlando vacation, when I heard the bells at Our Lady of Lourdes, just across the river in St. Anthony Main, chiming the hour. I was struck by the calm that comes after such a … Continue reading
Bookmarks: Dakota: a Spiritual Geography, by Kathleen Norris
I originally read DAKOTA years ago, just after I’d left South Dakota – I think. I remember thinking that it helped me to understand these prairie women, who can talk about jello salads and cattle with equal ease, who can pluck their own geese, and mix up homemade acne remedies without a thought. It helped … Continue reading
Booking Through Thursday: Favorite Unknown
On Thursday, October 29th, Booking through Thursday asked: Who’s your favorite author that other people are NOT reading? The one you want to evangelize for, the one you would run popularity campaigns for? The author that, so far as you’re concerned, everyone should be reading–but that nobody seems to have heard of. You know, not … Continue reading
