Answer:
The idea that the residents live a simple but meaningful live is that they care about eachother.
"that grew up in a log cabin? i ain't the last surely, but i must be climbin' on the list."
"he put miss ginny on one teaspoon of spirits of ammonia in well water for her nerves. ain't nothin' works better for her to this day"
"I built this one, but it's the third general store on the ground."
They take pride in what they do and they take care of eachother.