“A folklore study differs from most writing, in that the tale is told in the voice of the individual telling the story, not by the collector.” — Karen Jones Gowen Copy Share Image
“Marcie looked at the ugly thing and took a minute to rearrange her mental picture of the family gathered around the wood-burning stove, replacing the quaint, charming piece in her imagination with this big, brown metal beast, which would heat their home but not burn little fingers. It would be like a large, beloved dog of some hideous mixed breed,… — Karen Jones Gowen Copy Share
“A folklore study differs from most writing, in that the tale is told in the voice of the individual telling the story, not by… — Karen Jones Gowen Copy Share Image
“These memories are part of my heritage, the fabric of my personality, and as real to me as the land itself.” — Karen Jones Gowen Copy Share Image
“In her daydreams, they aged miraculously, she still trim with a blond ponytail, standing next to her strong, tall husband with his thick, curly… — Karen Jones Gowen Copy Share Image
“f you want to be famous then run for office and be a politician. If you want to be rich then become a plastic… — Karen Jones Gowen Copy Share Image
