Legend of the Dogwood At the time of the crucifixion, the dogwood had reached the size of the mighty oak tree. So strong and firm was the wood that it was chosen as the timber for Jesus’ cross. To be used for such a cruel purpose greatly distressed the dogwood. While nailed upon it, Jesus sensed this, and in his compassion said. “Because of your pity for my suffering, never again shall the dogwood tree grow large enough to be…
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Holidays in Appalachia
Today’s guest post was written by David Templeton. I got married a second time and it was on a New…
The whole Blind Pig Gang sincerely hopes the new year is exactly what you want it to be for you…
New Year’s has its traditions and customs just like all the other holidays. The most well known is the traditional kiss at…
Gazzie and Charlie Jenkins – My grandparents I’ll spend today down at Granny’s with the rest of the bunch, eating…
Granny and her mother Gazzie While Granny and I were planning our Thanksgiving dinner I asked her about what her…
According to Wikipedia, There’s A Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere was written in 1942 by Paul Roberts and Shelby…
Revolutionary War Patriot John Ingraham (about 1755-September 16, 1828) written by Ethelene Dyer Jones. The parentage of John Ingraham of…
An excerpt from It’s Not My Mountain Anymore written by Barbara Taylor Woodall: Dad was quiet, tall and lanky, dressed in…
Memorial Day was created to honor fallen soldiers of the Civil War and was originally called Decoration Day. John L.…