5 Things
Raxter 1. There was a major upset in the chicken coop a few weeks ago…Bo the rooster passed away. He…
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January in Pigeon Roost 2
The 1974 Winter Edition of the Foxfire Magazine contains a compilation of newspaper articles written by Harvey Miller. At the…
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Blind Pig and The Acorn in 2021
Every January I study on what I’d like to accomplish on the Blind Pig and The Acorn in the coming…
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The rabbit that got away – and one that didn’t
Today’s guest post was written by Don Casada. The rabbit that got away – and one that didn’t Don Casada,…
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Blind Pig & The Acorn – 2020 In Review
Every January I take a look back at what I’ve written during the course of the previous year. I’m always…
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The Time for Soup
The midwinter day rises chill with a bite that gnaws at the bones. Inside the farmhouse, the countryman pulls on…
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New Year Traditions in Appalachia
I share some New Year traditions from Appalachia in my latest video. Watch it to see which ones you’re familiar…
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Appalachian Vocabulary Test 143
It’s time for this month’s Appalachian Vocabulary Test. I’m sharing a few videos to let you hear the words and phrases….
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Broken Legs
“Today’s medical procedures and equipment can make a broken bone seem to be little more than an inconvenience. However, that…
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No Meat was Wasted
“When Father butchered a hog no meat was wasted. Not even the bladder. Mother or Father got a hollow reed…
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My Life in Appalachia 3
Today I’m sharing the third video in an ongoing series which shows evidence of the goodness that abounds in Appalachia….
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Santa’s Shoes
Today’s guest post was written by Mary Lou McKillip. My Mother and Father’s wedding picture taken in 1909—Jacob Farney Davis and…
