What and how much do we need for a good life? Not much, says Knut Thomsen from Dithmarschen. Something to eat, something to drink, and the freedom to make time for what you're doing. His wife Berit and he opened a village shop together - a 40 square meter, lively universe of regional vegetables, finely arranged shelves, chatter and togetherness. And an island in a sea of ​​discounters that have long since supplanted the small shops in the country.