Sweet Potato Pie Memories
“I used to make the best sweet potato pie you ever put your tooth on. Sweet potato pie is wonderful!…
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A Wonder – Hiwassee
Earlier in the week I told you about a new song Paul had written. Today I’m going to let you…
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Overheard
“Son we live and we learn, but mostly we live.” Tipper Overheard: snippets of conversation I overhear in Southern Appalachia Subscribe for…
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We’re Bards!
Chatter, Chitter, Paul, Tipper – Bryson City, NC 2017 “In medieval Gaelic and British culture, a bard was a professional…
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It’s Been Two Years
Pap at the John C. Campbell Folk School Today makes two years since Pap died. I still miss him something…
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Granny Squirrel
A few weeks back a commenter asked if I knew the history of the name of Granny Squirrel in Andrews,…
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5 Things
1. I was surprised and pleased to find a bloodroot wildflower growing in one of my flower beds. 2. The…
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Breakfast
Breakfast My parents were up early, as there was a lot to be done in the day. We had a…
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You Must Come In At The Door
Today’s post was written by Paul. ———- When I was a kid, we only picked up two TV channels at…
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I’m Gonna Light A Fire Under You
I’m a fast worker. When I’m about to do something I want to do it…like now. Most days I feel…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – A Day’s Work
My typical work day mostly consists of me sitting behind a desk pecking away on a computer. Yesterday I enjoyed…
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Har the Garden
As I drive to and fro this time of the year my eyes are snatched from the road by dark…
