Mountain Momma
Mountain Momma and me in our matching polyester outfits she made. I never realized the worth of my Mountain Momma…
Appalachian Medicine
Appalachia is a haven for superstitions, wives tails, and down right kooky advice on the subject of medicine. From putting…
I Bring You A Branch Of May
Dancing around the May Pole is a tradition which celebrates the return of Spring. Typically the occasion includes dancers dressed…
Lightning Strikes & Granny
Chitter took this picture of lightning from a recent spring storm we had. Paul, Tipper, Steve When my brothers and…
Speak like an Appalachian
Native Appalachians have a distinct accent. Many of the words used in the Appalachian culture are brought over with the…
Play the Name Game
Names can be funny. Who hasn’t felt sorry for the guy in high school named Harry Pitts (hope that wasn’t…
Semper Fi
Pap the Marine Every time I visit the VA Hospital in Otteen, I am amazed by the incredible staff. The…
Resurrection Day
Chatter and her great great aunt Hazel This is my Great Aunt Hazel sitting with Chatter. She will be 81…
Spring Has Sprung
Spring is here I see the signs everywhere. I called on a few mountain folk to see what harbingers of…
Appalachian Nation
As I made the decision to develop a blog about my Appalachian Heritage- I started to think what does Appalachia…