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…
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Jewelweed Tincture
“Every year an abundance of jewel weed grows along side our stream. I cut down to about 4 inches of the…
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Appalachia’s Storytelling Culture
Storytelling is a huge component of Appalachian culture, you might even say its the cornerstone of the entire cultural foundation….
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – A Change is Afoot
There’s a feeling of fall afoot in the mountains of southern Appalachia. We’ve had a few mornings in the low…
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School Fund Raiser Memories
A while back we were warming up in the back of a church before performing when I noticed the picture…
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Blueberry Yum Yum…But Not the Right One
A few weeks back I got to thinking about the desserts that were popular when I was a child. We…
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Singing about the Windy City
The girls have been singing the old Osborne Brothers’ song “Windy City.” I’ve always like the song but have fallen…
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Making Syrup
“Making syrup required a lot of hard work from the planting through the pouring up of the molasses. I remember…
