Granny’s Ageratum
Granny has grown ageratum for as long as I can remember. It was one of the first plants she shared…
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Stubbed or Stumped?
A commenter recently pointed out that I said stumped my toe instead of stubbed my toe. After reading the comment…
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Making Pickled Corn
Decades ago, families throughout the Southern Appalachians would salt-pickle barrels of corn on the cob. Ernest Parker of Gilmer County,…
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The Bright Shining Light
Today’s post was written by Paul. Today I’m sharing one of Pap’s earliest songs “The Bright Shining Light.” I don’t…
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The Golden Birthday
The girls turn 25 today. In the weeks leading up to this special birthday I kept thinking there has to…
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Sweet September
Today’s guest post was written by Jim Casada. A lot of folks likely share my belief that August is the…
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Grandaddy or Daddy Long Legs?
granddaddy noun2 (also granddaddy grey-beard) The daddy long-legs spider.1957 Combs Lg Sthn High: Word List 46 granddaddy grey-beard, harvest-man =…
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Takin the Rag Off the Bush
Over the years of writing, and more recently creating videos, about the language of Appalachia I’ve had folks share words,…
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End of Summer Purple Blooms
There is a shade of purple inthis flower near summer’s end that makesyou proud to be alive in sucha world,…
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Garden Greens in Appalachia
While cultivated collards, turnip greens, and mustard varieties have been known to escape or naturalize and grow wild in old…
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One of Hank William’s Saddest Songs
Today’s post was written by Paul. In honor of Hank Williams Sr’s recent birthday, I tried to cover another one…
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Riddle 32
I’m sharing another riddle from “Way Down Yonder on Troublesome Creek Appalachian Riddles & Rusties” by James Still. Can’t find…
