Love Lifted Me
James Rowe James Rowe was born in Ireland and worked for the Irish Government before emigrating to the USA at…
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What Happened to the Comments
More than a few of you have commented or emailed wondering if something is wrong with the comments on the…
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Lingering Beauty from the Past
I took the photo of the metal fence in Cataloochee several years ago. It surrounds one of the remote graveyards…
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Terrapins in Appalachia
Every time it rains Granny’s phone gets filled with static. It’s been doing that for years. Pap called and complained…
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Knife Folklore in Appalachia
I’ve been around pocket knives my entire life. Pap always said he felt naked without his knife in his pocket….
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My Home Has Been Invaded
Our home has been invaded by fruit flies. I have set traps for the little boogers in almost every room…
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake
I’m up to my ears in zucchini, but I’m not complaining one bit! I love it about any way you…
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Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior
The hymn Pass Me Not was written by Fanny J. Crosby (1820-1915). I’ve read two different stories detailing how Crosby…
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Overheard
“You better put your shoes on, I heard some thunder back in yonder.” ——————- Tipper Overheard: snippets of conversation I overhear…
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Hanging Out Clothes in Appalachia
Janet: I like hanging out clothes, it gives me a time to relax and enjoy the gentle breezes outside. I have…
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Sweeping is Important in Appalachia
Sweeping Folklore You’ll never marry if someone sweeps under your feet. (I heard this one all the time when…
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Making Ice in August
Library of Congress – c1907 PENNSYLVANIA–CONNEAUT LAKE Gov. Carringer describes event that happened in Graham County NC late 1800s – written…
