Appalachian Grammar Lesson 23
Sometimes in Appalachia we add the letter r to words or we replace the last letter with an r. One…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – A Poke = A Paper Bag
I’m sure all of you know what a poke is-it’s a paper bag. I still hear old timers use the…
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Have You Ever Had The Mollygrubs?
According to research people are more likely to experience bouts of depression during the winter months. I’ve written about having…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – Chunk The Fire
During these cold winter days I’m glad I’ve got someone who likes to chunk up the fire. He likes to…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – Homeland
Old homeplace in the Smoky Mountain National Park homeland noun The area where one grew up, one’s native territory. 1973…
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Appalachian Vocabulary Test 62
It’s time for this month’s Appalachian Vocabulary Test-take it and see how you do! Hunt up Hurrican Hub deep Hold…
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Cold As…
When your windows ice over like this-it tells you 2 things: It’s really cold outside…and you could use some new…
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Appalachian Grammar Lesson 23 and half
In Appalachia we use the word get in a variety of ways like: using the phrase ‘get about‘ as a…
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Appalachian Vocabulary Test 61
It’s time for this month’s Appalachian Vocabulary Test-take it and see how you do. Hand Hard feeling Heavy Hem up…
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Appalachian Vocabulary Test 60
It’s time for this month’s Appalachian Vocabulary Test-take it and see how you do. Heave up Heifer High sheriff Hewn…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – Jack Robinson
Tell me: Who is Jack Roberson and why was he so quick? As you can see inquiring minds want to…
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I Say Say Do You?
A few weeks ago a coworker mentioned she’d been enjoying my Appalachian Vocabulary Tests. She said even though she wasn’t…
