Pocketbooks in Appalachia
In one of my recent language videos (go here to see it) The Deer Hunter shared that Pap always called…
-
-
Papaw Tony’s Tarter Sauce
I’m foolish about fried fish. Pap and Granny loved it when I was growing up and I reckon I inherited…
-
I’ll Be Home
I’ve had Pap on my mind a lot over the last week or so. It happens every summer. Part of…
-
Overheard
“When I first come to this country the Hiwassee River was just a little branch.”
-
Light and Hitch
Several months ago Shawna left the follow comment: I’ve never heard the expression “light and hitch”. What does it mean?…
-
My Other Nickname – Doggie
Granny and Tipper at Sherlocks I look really happy in the photo don’t I 🙂 I must have been upset…
-
My Life in Appalachia 14
I don’t know if the blooms are prettier this year or if its that I’ve had more time to look…
-
A Lick and a Promise
lick and a promise noun phrase Esp with reference to a household chore: a hasty job, one done in a…
-
The Blackberries are Ripe
The blackberries are getting ripe around my house. Over the weekend I picked about three quarters of a gallon from…
-
Land of the Star Spangle Banner
In a world that is drifting and changingWhen the faith of the people is tornThere’s a nation of hope and…
-
The Flag of the United States
Today’s guest post was written by Earl Cagle. THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA “Old Glory”, “Stars and…
-
Growing Baccer in Western North Carolina
Today’s guest post was written by Ed Ammons. The Baccer Patch The worst memories of my young life are of…
