The Small Things: What 'The Waltons' Taught Me About Writing & More

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Tom and Peggy Naas set a high bar. Michiganders who moved to San Diego in the 1950s, Tom turned down a career with the National Park Service to pursue his passion, education. Peggy put her teaching career on hold to raise a family and four kids. Together, they taught their children the value of “small things” that make a life history. Part of that history includes Thursday nights with The Waltons.When a writing professor insists that Kristine has a story to tell, she’s certain that her “plain vanilla” life is so unremarkable, it beggars description.Later, Kristine follows in her mom’s footsteps, giving up a career in aerospace to raise a family. Severe financial stress, misunderstandings and missed opportunities rip the fabric of family apart, snowballing into estrangement, isolation, and homelessness. Returning to 'The Waltons 'years later, the author slowly realizes that even plain vanilla has flavor.