Mountains Held up for us to Behold
This time of the year my eyes are awed by the mountains of Appalachia. Their green covered slopes reach out…
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May in Pigeon Roost 2
The 1974 Winter Edition of the Foxfire Magazine contains a compilation of newspaper articles written by Harvey Miller. At the…
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The Word Blow in Appalachia
Usage of the word blow To rest or catch one’s breath. 1975 Fink Backpacking 5 Here we had to stop…
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Whither the Wind Bloweth
I’ve always been fascinated with the wind. Oh I’m not talking about the kind that blows down trees and tears…
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Growing Beets
I’ve been growing Detroit Dark Red Beets for over ten years and each spring I am still amazed by their…
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Happy Mother’s Day from Appalachia
Granny and a three day old Tipper In Appalachia Mother’s Day is bouquets of flowers for the kitchen table along…
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Tracing the Evolution of Mothers’ Day—a Day to Honor Mothers
Today’s guest post was written by Ethelene Dyer Jones. “Tracing the Evolution of Mothers’ Day—a Day to Honor Mothers” written…
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Riddles 11
I’m sharing another riddle from “Way Down Yonder on Troublesome Creek Appalachian Riddles & Rusties” by James Still. “My pappy…
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Cherokee County Courthouse Cupola
It was over two years ago that Cherokee County officials noticed the cuploa (also called lantern) portion of the dome…
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5 Things
1. The other day Chitter convinced me to run away to the creek with her for a little while. I…
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In The Fullness of Time
Today’s guest post was written by Ed Karshner. “In The Fullness of Time” written by Ed Karshner Tar Hollow State…
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It’s Strawberry Season
It’s strawberry season and we’ve been enjoying the red bounty that’s only worth eating this time of the year if…
