Two Shadows
In this season of lengthening shadows-I have 2 to share with you. The first is an original poem written by…
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A Lad And His Boat
Papaw Wade and Paul Pap’s father, Wade, was an old time Baptist Preacher. Pap heard him tell a story about a lad…
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Early One Morning
Pam and Tipper – Senior Prom Pap and Granny showered my bothers and me with unconditional love and were always…
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Rock Of Ages
Chatter and Chitter were about 5 years old when they first became enamored with rocks. After a friend gave them…
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The Delmore Brothers
Paul and Pap’s repertoire includes many songs written by the The Delmore Brothers. The Brothers are among Pap’s all time…
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My Grandfather’s Clock
Over the past several weeks, the passage of time has been in my thoughts. The speed with which time passes…
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Nearer To Thee
The nearer you are to roses the better they smell. The nearer you are to a turtle…
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It’s Lamp Lighting Time In The Valley
We all go back, in our minds, to different moments of time. Happy times, sorrowful times, bittersweet times-doesn’t matter which-at…
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Ode to the Outhouse
I only used an outhouse one time. I was about 4 or 5 years old. Pap and I were at…
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My Sweet Love Ain’t Around
Rain A Falling Lonesome Sound Poor Heart Is Breaking Start To Ramble Leave This Weary Town Way Too Lonely Now…
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Hang Down Your Head Tom Dooley
A few weeks ago I asked for requests for the Pickin’ & Grinnin’ In The Kitchen Spot. Today I’m going…
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Monkeys In Appalachia
When one thinks of Appalachia-Monkeys don’t usually come to mind. Although I must admit-I do live with 2 Monkey Girls….
