Riddle 29
I’m sharing another riddle from “Way Down Yonder on Troublesome Creek Appalachian Riddles & Rusties” by James Still. “What travels…
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Courting & Sparking in Appalachia
Can you believe we’re in the second month of 2021!? Time is going so fast before you know it we’ll…
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Chunk the Fire
chunkB verb1 (also chunk up) To stoke or stir (a fire), feed with wood.1939 Hall Coll. Cataloochee NC My brother,…
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One of my Favorite things about Winter
One of my favorite things about winter is getting to enjoy the bounty of our garden. All the goodness is…
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The Jackknife
Today’s guest post was written J. Wayne Fears. He sent it to me after he watched my recent knife video….
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How to Make Fried Pies
If you hear or read anything about Appalachian Foodways fried pies are guaranteed to be mentioned. Over the weekend I…
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Dooley and Devil in the Strawstack
Today’s post was written by Paul. Chatter and Chitter about the same time the video was filmed How old is…
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Appalachian Vocabulary Test 144
It’s time for this month’s Appalachian Vocabulary Test. I’m sharing a few videos to let you hear the words and phrases….
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Knife Stories and Folklore
In my latest video The Deer Hunter and I talk about knives. Pap always had a knife in his pocket,…
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Jenny
Today’s guest post was written by J. Wayne Fears. Jenny McCord was a pretty little girl. Her long blond hair…
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Carving Apple Dolls
Have you ever heard of apple dolls? It’s a traditional craft from days gone by. Not many people continue the…
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Friends and Chocolate Cake
Our friends lost their home to a fire about two weeks ago. There was nothing left except a frying pan….
