Appalachian Sayings – Had The Lick
Had the lick = tired, exhausted, wore out, completely done in. —————- Boy I’ve got all kinds of sayings going…
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Appalachian Sayings – Fly Over A Field To Land On a Cow Pile
I swear she would fly over a field of clover to land on a cow pile. ———– In other words:…
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Appalachian Sayings – If You Sup With The Devil You Need A Long Spoon
If you’re going to sup with the Devil you need to use a long spoon. In other words: you better…
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Appalachian Sayings – Grab And Growl
“Grab and growl, supper’s ready!” —————————— I first heard the saying grab and growl from The Deer Hunter. After we…
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Appalachian Sayings – Beggars Can’t Be Choosers
I’m starving! Here’s some grapes. I wish I had something really good to eat. Well, beggars can’t be choosers. ——————–…
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Appalachian Saying By Way of John Parris
Since I decided to feature Appalachian Sayings as a regular series here on the Blind Pig and The Acorn, I’ve…
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Appalachia Sayings – Spread Out Like A Week’s Worth Of Washing
During the recent cold snap I’ve had my seeds spread out in the kitchen like a week’s worth of washing. I’ve…
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Appalachian Sayings – Settin’ Is Cheaper Than Standing
Sit down and rest – settin’s cheaper than standing. Tipper
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Appalachian Sayings – Keep Your Spoon To Yourself
It’s probably been 2 years since I first heard the saying “Don’t put your spoon in someone else’s bowl.” I loved…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – Happy As A Pig In Slop
Enjoying our Sunday afternoon pickin’ and grinnin’ session makes me happy as a pig in slop. Tipper Appalachia Through My…
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Good Company Shortens The Road
In recent years, the bank in front of our house has become over grown with small trees, bushes, and briers….
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Sun Drawing Water
A few weeks ago, I told you about Granny sharing the old saying “the sun is drawing water” with me. The…
