Our Legacy of Traditional Music in Western North Carolina
The year 2019 was declared the “Year of Music in North Carolina” by the Governor. The North Carolina Arts Council…
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Summer Vegetables
“Nothing is more enjoyable on a bright summer day than a serving of nicely cooked vegetables fresh off the vine….
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Another Favorite Pickin and Grinnin Spot – Oh What a Savior
I’m sharing another favorite Pickin and Grinnin in the Kitchen Spot with you today. “Oh What A Savior” was written…
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Riddles 12
I’m sharing another riddle from “Way Down Yonder on Troublesome Creek Appalachian Riddles & Rusties” by James Still. “Listen, Big…
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Planting by the Signs June 2019
Can you believe tomorrow is the first of June? I can’t! Our garden is coming right along although as I…
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Appalachian Vocabulary Test 124
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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Mountain Brogue
brogue noun A distinctive local accent or habit of pronunciation (with no reference to perceived Irish or Scottish characteristics). 1978…
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Tore Up Jack
A couple weeks back Jeanne left this comment: “Have I missed a discussion about “jack”. What kind of things are…
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Remembering Back on Memorial Day
—Remembering Back 1944 “As I walked thru the many white crosses with a dog tag attached I will always think…
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From Mother’s Arms to Korea
As we were tuning up before our show in Bryson City yesterday Paul said “We should have learned up some…
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Overheard
“It’s got to where you can’t even hear meat a fryin’ in the pan these days.” Tipper Come cook with…
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When You Need a Plumb-Bob
The other day I was helping The Deer Hunter on a job. We were just getting started and he realized…
