Planting by the Signs for May 2024
On one of my trips home from the hospital I desperately wanted to be outside. That day we managed to…
Granny is Home!!
Granny was discharged from the hospital yesterday. We are all so happy—of course the person most thrilled is…
New Blackberry Blooms
Most anytime the earth gets disturbed around our house blackberry briars spring forth. Winter before last we had…
Stories from Pigeon Roost in April
If you’ve been a Blind Pig reader for a while you know I love to share old newspaper…
Seven Year Blues (in Honor of Ira Louvin’s Birthday)
Today’s post was written by Paul. I’m a couple of days late this year with our birthday tribute…
Green Up Happened While I was Gone
When I came home to rest and do a few things I was surprised to see green up…
How Granny is Doing
Granny is still in the hospital. She had another rough day on Friday, but is currently feeling better….
Update on Granny
Granny is doing better and has been moved from ICU to a regular room. She is in good…
Granny Update
Granny is still in the hospital. The doctors and nurses are taking real good care of her. They…
Feeling Puny
Granny started feeling puny yesterday after dinner. She was feeling so bad by suppertime that she let us…
Old Onions
Yesterday I went out and harvested some green onions to add to a stir fry we were making…
April Folklore
Today’s guest post was written by Jim Casada. OH, APRIL Spring comes to the Smokies in starts and…
Eclipse
Granny had to go get her blood checked yesterday. It’s a regular appointment since she takes blood thinners….
APPALACHIA IN YOUR INBOX
ABOUT TIPPER
There are tons of things I could tell you about myself, but all you really need to know is I’m crazy in love with my home in Appalachia-the people, the food, the music, the colorful language, the sustainable lifestyle, the history, the soaring mountains, and the deep dark hollers. I hope you’ll join me as I do my best to celebrate and preserve Appalachia.