I have never been an innovator, a creative genius.

Never trust anyone completely but God. Love people, but put your full trust only in God.

Dreams do come true, even for someone who couldn't speak English and never had a music lesson or much of an education.

When my parents first arrived there, North Dakota had just been admitted to the Union, and the country was still wild and harsh.

Over and over I marvel at the blessings of my life: Each year has grown better than the last.

In spite of the Depression, or maybe because of it, folks were hungry for a good time, and an evening of dancing seemed a good way to have it.