We Are Still Married

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Garrison Keillor's iconic hometown, Lake Wobegon, "where all the women are strong and all the men are good-looking," has become legendary. This collection features tales of love, reflections on marriage and fatherhood, and musings on various topics, including smoking, baseball, and the challenges of nearsightedness. The contents are divided into several sections: 1. **Pieces**: Stories like "End of the Trail" and "Three New Twins Join Club in Spring" explore personal experiences and societal observations, while "The Young Lutheran's Guide to the Orchestra" and "Hollywood in the Fifties" provide humorous takes on culture. 2. **The Lake**: This section includes letters that capture the essence of community and relationships, such as correspondence between couples and reflections on local events, including a Memorial Day address. 3. **Letters**: A variety of letters cover themes from family life to humorous anecdotes, touching on topics like basketball, regrets, and the meaning of life. 4. **House Poems**: This segment features poems that delve into everyday life, memories of pets, and personal reflections on guilt and identity. 5. **Stories**: A collection of narratives that explore personal growth, relationships, and the passage of time, revealing the complexities of life and love. Through these reflections and stories, Keillor captures the heart of small-town life and the universal experiences that connect us all.