Making Noise at Christmas
When I was in grade school, I remember my Daddy and cousin’s annual tradition. A few days before Christmas they…
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Christmas Gift!
Granny with her mother Gazzie 1963 – Ranger NC We have always wished everyone Christmas Eve Gift and Christmas Gift…my…
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Christmas Time near the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains
Christmas Time near the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains written by Mary Lou McKillip This is very true story…
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Orange Slice Cake for Christmas
Paul, Tipper, Granny Gazzie, and Steve – Christmas 1980s When the girls were small and couldn’t find something they wanted to…
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Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem
Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem was written by Phillips Brooks, the pastor who spoke at Abraham Lincoln’s funeral service. Before…
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A White Christmas
If you’ve been reading the Blind Pig and The Acorn for a good while you already know I’m plumb foolish…
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Away In A Manger
Steve & Tipper Christmas 1971 Away In A Manger is the lullaby of Christmas songs. I’ve always thought the simple lines…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
I’ll spend today down at Granny’s with the rest of the bunch, eating good food, and thinking of all the things I…
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Veterans – I Thank You For Your Service
The good doctors at the VA Hospital in Oteen took good care of Pap’s medical needs over the years. Whether…
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James Anderson, Sr. & Martin Maney – Parallel Lives of Two American Patriots
Today’s Guest Post was written by David Anderson ———————– Parallel Lives of Two American Patriots James Anderson, Sr. & Martin…
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Father’s Day – Take Two
The Deer Hunter, Chatter, and Chitter Last Sunday I jumped the gun and published my Father’s Day post, not realizing…
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Father’s Day in Appalachia
Steve and Pap – 1970 Father’s Day in Appalachia is special dinners with Daddy’s favorite cake or pie. It’s fathers…
