He’s Hippoed!
A few month’s back a friend asked if I knew any other sayings for having the hippo. I didn’t even…
The Flu According to Blind Pig Readers
Seems like every day I hear more about the flu that is rampant across the country. Schools and hospital wards…
Dew Poisoning
dew poison, dew poisoning noun Sores or a rash on the feet or ankles believed to be caused by contact…
Poison Oak
This time of the year folks are worrying about bug bites and the dreaded case of poison oak or poison…
Wart Removal Folklore – Real Stories
I have several stories about wart removal for you today. If you missed the first post What to do for…
What To Do For Warts
A few of my past posts continue to be quite popular. Even though it may have been years since I shared…
Childhood Aliments
Martins Creek Elementary 1945 – Pap is the first boy in the second row on the left This school year…
Hiccup Cures
Do you ever get the hiccups? Every once in a while I do. If I have them once during a…
Tooth Jumper – Tooth Puller
tooth jumper, tooth puller noun An untrained dentist who uses a hammer and a nail to extract or cause a…
Meet Crystal Wilson
Today I’m sharing an interview with another fascinating person I met at the Wilderness Wildlife Week back in May. Pigeon Forge…
Additional Uses for Black Walnuts
“Ringworm is caused by various species of fungi. The most frequently reported remedy for ringworm in Southern Appalachia was a…
Jewelweed Blooms
Jewelweed grows in a ditch at the bottom of my driveway. Generally the plants grow in shady damp places and can…