"Ya got somethin there Marge?"
"Oh no, I just think I'm gonna barf."
My favorite lines from "Fargo."

I lived in Grand Forks, ND for about six months. Truthfully, that was about as much as I could take.
Have you read this hilarious Dave Barry article: http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/03/07/2009-03-07_a_trip_to_north_dakota_puts_me_on_the_ma-1.html?
If you do have some unscheduled meals while you are there, though, I'd recommend trying Rhombus Guys pizza for one of them. It's "downtown" and it is my favorite pizza of all time. It's nothing fancy, but it is the only thing I've missed since moving away.

hahaha! this is fabulous! we moved here last september and have had many laughs since then---everyone reminds us of "fargo" characters

Lois, I am in absolute awe of your work!
I have just finished reading the Giver and it is also the ONLY book of yours I have so far read but never before have I been so moved to actually seek out an author and contact them. I will endeavour to read all of your works and perhaps find a way to speak to you about them. I have two daughters, 11 and 6, I will certainly pass this book on to my eldest and when the time is right also to my youngest. Thank-you. I could go on for much longer just describing to you all the feelings aroused in me by The Giver but I'm not sure you will receive this message. I sincerely hope you do and I look forward to many many more engrossing reads! Gratefully, Pina.

It is with great sadness that immediately after my first post I learned of Ms. Lowry's passing. Now I'm aware that I cannot dialogue with her directly but I will still continue reading all her works and continue watching this space for any information.

No, no: I am alive and well! The obituary was for some stranger who happened to have the same name!

Hi, my names Ashley and my class is reading "The Giver" and I absolutely love it! I was wondering if I could ask you questions about the book, " Is elsewhere other commuites ? Or is it like how Earth is today?" and my E.L.A
Teacher told me that you have to read between the lines to understand what the author is trying to say about our world and it's technology in this book. Are you saying that we need to beware our technology? If that's what your saying I totally agree.
--7th grade class .

Ashley, To ask questions, please email me through my website by clicking where it says "Email me" Thanks.