The Tulip Tree
tulip tree noun A large deciduous tree, the tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera). Same as white wood, yellow poplar. 1928 Galyon…
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Going Barefooted
“That was the greatest thrill on earth when the time of year came to pull your shoes off. My mother…
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Cat Head Biscuits
cat-head, cat-head biscuit noun A large biscuit. 1960 Hall Smoky Mt Folklore 7 It was a novel experience to eat…
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The Last Thing On My Mind
Today’s post was written by Paul. ——- “The Last Thing on my Mind” is one of the most widely recorded…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – Granny Gazzie’s Rose
Granny Gazzie’s rose is in full bloom and perfuming my yard with it’s sweet scent. I have it growing in…
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Mad as an Old Wet Hen
Mad as an old wet hen? How bout mad as an old broody hen! Polly is setting a clutch of…
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Bean Folklore
*When planting beans press the soil with boot for good luck. (We always do this one. I love to see…
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Marble, NC – 1
Photo from Marble Spring Baptist Church Marble – written by Wanda Stalcup Marble is located approximately halfway between Murphy and…
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Deputizing Blind Pig and The Acorn Okra Reporters @ Large
This year Sow True Seed has graciously donated extra okra seed so that I can deputize @ Large Okra Reporters. Here’s the…
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Butter and Cheese
Churned Butter and Cottage Cheese “We used dairy products in a variety of ways. Whole milk, skim milk, buttermilk, and…
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God Bless Her Cause She’s My Mother
Granny and Tipper – 1971 I’m thinking of a little lady, she bears her load without a fretThe one who…
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Helping Granny
Granny’s saved okra seed The Deer Hunter and I planted Granny’s garden last week. I’ve never in my life seen…
