Equinoctial Storms
We’ve had stormy weather for the last several days. Over four inches of rain has fallen and the thunder and…
81 Years Young
Granny is 81 years young today. She told me yesterday she couldn’t hardly believe she’s about to be 81 years…
An Appalachian Love Story
Today I’m sharing a video of Granny telling the story of her courtship and marriage. I hope you enjoyed the…
Same Old Me
I’ve been thinking about love during the last several weeks because I knew Valentine’s Day was coming up. As I’ve…
Appalachian Reflections from Evelyn Louzine Jenkins Wilson born 1940
I managed to do another interview! I convinced Granny to help me out on this one. The interview turned out…
Granny is Always Looking Ahead
Granny is always looking to the future. You’ve heard of girls having hope chests, well when my brothers and I…
There Was Eleven of Us
Front: Fay, Lucky, Louzine (Granny), Geneaieve. Back: Jr., James, Gazzie, Charlie, Dorothy, Jean, George There are eleven in my family…
Granny and Dolls
For the past year it seems we’ve been in a constant battle with all the stuff in our basement. Chitter’s…
Appalachia Through My Eyes – Christmas Kraut
The other day we were down at Granny’s and I heard her tell The Deer Hunter “Come out on the…
Forgotten Treasures
Pap and Granny – Early 80s A week or so ago I was wanting something different to listen to. I…
Spring of the Year When Granny was a Girl
Granny The other evening I asked Granny what she remembered about Spring of the year when she was a girl….
Spring in Brasstown
Spring has surely arrived in Brasstown. I know there’ll be a few more cold spells before the heat of summer…