Summer Solstice
Although most of Appalachia has been experiencing record high temperatures during the past week-today is the Summer Solstice-the official beginning of…
Father’s Day & Wisdom
This Sunday is Father’s Day-which always makes me a little teary eyed-I am a true Daddy’s Girl-I always have been. Anyone…
The Blue Ridge Mountains
Summer is the best time to see the ‘blue’ of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Blue Ridge Mountains stretch from…
Bury Me Under The Weeping Willow Tree
This is the view from my favorite sitting spot on our front porch. Summer has arrived in Appalachia. I see…
Economic Downturn Effects Education In Appalachia
Chitter and Chatter finished up the school year this week-and are quite happy about it. During their summer vacation they…
Civil War Letters 2
Today’s post brings you the second letter from the packet of Civil War Letters found in the old house by the…
Planting By The Signs
Do you plant your garden by the signs? Do you know what planting by the signs means? Man has looked…
Memorial Day
Memorial Day was created to honor fallen soldiers of the Civil War-and was originally called Decoration Day. John L. Logan…
Civil War Letters 1
In the early 80’s the old homeplace beside the TVA Lake was purchased by the Stines Family. Historical details of…
Entertainment During The Economic Downturn
As folks cut back on expenses during these difficult economic times-often the first thing to change is money spent on entertainment….
Economic Downturn Causes A Resurgence In Old Time Ways
Over the past few days we’ve been discussing how reusing, re-purposing, and recycling can be good for the environment-and…
Appalachian Resourcefulness
Granny Gazzie’s family – The Truetts You can’t turn on the tv, pick up a magazine or go on-line without…