From a Sweet Old-Fashion "Cozy" Novel about the South....

like one of the "Mitford" Series?

you know, Father Tim goes to the village hardware store and chats, has a soft drink....

admires and blesses the infant of one of his flock....

cherishes the sunshine on the old brick wall ( no, that's me)

... is glad the store is still vibrant...

or could it be William Faulkner?? (no, it's Mitford)