I went to Clinton a couple of days ago and had a leisurely lunch at the Clinton Inn with friend Gretchen, where we shared two amazing vegetarian sandwiches. I took Booknook event flyers and hoped that businesses would display them. This is all new to me, and not knowing what to expect, I timidly approached the first store, the Woolen Shop. The gracious proprietor was nestled in a chair, knitting a Christmas sock for her son in the UP. The shop was filled with gorgeous skeins of wool and knit items mostly done by her. I felt as though I’d entered her cheery living room. At the picturesque florist shop, Lynn put the flyer on the front door and suggested businesses that would hang the flyer. Malinda, at the spic and span, newly opened Coney Island, said she had read the Discover Milan News article “Author Writes Small Town Story with a Big Heart.” She loves to read local authors and suggested I participate in Clinton Fall Festival. A friendly librarian indicated that she would get Booknook in the library catalogue and put up a flyer. All of these women expressed interest in coming to the reading on September 10th.
Although I’ve been uneasy about approaching people, (perhaps that is an understatement). I had a great time. I came home and told husband, Murray about the adventure. He said of course I would like it that I’m a small town girl. Maybe so, but Clinton is an amazingly friendly town. And I’m encouraged to make more flyers and meet more people. Thank you Clintonians!
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