Boiling Water on Woodstove
The Deer Hunter keeps a pot of water on top of the woodstove. While there’s no better heat than wood,…
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Honey and Peas
My grandpa on my daddy’s side was pretty elderly by the time I came along. I don’t think he actually…
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Gathering Rich Pine
Today’s post was written by The Deer Hunter. Bundle of freshly gathered rich pine As a lifelong hunter and outdoorsman,…
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My Mama was a Quilter
“My Mama was a quilter. Her quilts are treasures. Treasures filled with memories: I remember her choosing chicken feed by…
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Tracks in the Snow
Big Christmas snow of 2010 There sure hasn’t been any snow to track animals in this Christmas. It was a…
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December Feels
December feels fresh greenery on the porch and in the house the smell of woodsmoke every time I go outside…
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Making Rings from Silver Coins
Silver rings made from coins seem to hold so much meaning to me. Maybe it’s because you need patience and…
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Gathering Firewood
We had a fire going for about a week, but once things warmed up we let it go out to…
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Cardinals Sent as Messengers
From the website State Symbols USA: “North Carolina designated the northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) as official state bird in 1943….
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Barn Dancing
“Now, when I built my barn up yonder, I given’em a dance. Oh gosh! That was a tremendous crowd. And…
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Evil Blooms
Pap told me old timers used to say that flowers and trees that bloom out of season are evil. When…
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Graveyards: Spooky or Peaceful?
Some folks think graveyards are peaceful and serene and others think they’re creepy. Many graveyards in Appalachia have spectacular views….
