Momma and the Pheasant
“Mama never dried fruits or vegetables, but she shore canned ’em. We’d have more canned jars, (some 1/2 gallon) than…
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The Back Porch Steps
As I’ve grown older sweet thoughts of childhood have grown sweeter still. As I go about my day I’ll often…
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Granny – Mamaw – Nana – Miss Cindy
Granny Gazzie, Paul, Tipper maw maw noun Grandmother. Same as ma 2, mama, mee maw.1968 DARE = term for a…
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Tarkiln Branch and Appalachian Resourcefulness
Today’s guest post was written by Ed Ammons. Ed was reminded of the tar kiln at Needmore after reading G.W….
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Easy Cinnamon Cake
One of my friends at work shared this easy peasy recipe with me. She said it was perfect when you…
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The Pressley Girls, Black Snakes, and Yoger
When the girls were filming their last variety show a pretty good size black snake kept them on their toes….
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – A Girl and Her Creek
Ever since Chitter started setting creek rocks in silver you can’t keep her out of the Stamey Branch. Seems like…
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Farwell to G.W. Newton
Last week Blind Pig reader, Susie Swanson, let me know G. W. Newton had passed away. Although I hadn’t talked…
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Do You Wave at Everyone You Pass?
Do you wave at folks you pass on the road? Around here some folks wave at every person they meet…
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Planting by the Signs for May 2018
The pretty weather has had me wishing I was at home in the garden instead of sitting behind a desk…
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Cool Before His Time
The Deer Hunter early 90s I was going through some photos Miss Cindy gave us a good while back and…
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Streak-ed Meat
Cornbread, green onions, and streak-ed meat streaked bacon, streaked meat, streaked middling, streaky lean noun Same as striped meat. A…
