A Christmas Memory from Foxfire
I’ve been re-reading The Foxfire 40th Anniversary Book. The book has several pages of Christmas stories. Here’s one I especially like: When…
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Appalachian Sayings – Light a Rag
Junaluska Community – Cherokee Co. NC – July 2016 She said a storm was coming so she better light a rag…
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Decorating for Christmas with Running Cedar
A few days ago Blind Pig Reader George asked about using Running Cedar at Christmas: Yes, the Holly trees really…
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I was WRONG about the Holly Trees; Where you can find the book Dorie: Woman of the Mountains; and Giveaway Winners
I was WRONG when I told you about the Holly Trees the other day. Actually I was only wrong about…
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Do You Like Eggnog?
Do you like eggnog? Truth be told, I never even tasted it until Chatter claimed she liked it a few…
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What Child is this?
I don’t recall hearing the Christmas song What Child Is This? until I was nearly grown. Because of that, I…
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Christmas Holly
Holly trees and their bright red berries have long been associated with Christmas. From songs to decorations-holly is all over…
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How Many Times do You Sneeze?
A few weeks ago, Blind Pig Reader Charles Fletcher sent me the following email: Tipper, Question for the Blind…
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Christmas in the Old Days
I’ve read lots of books about Appalachia. One of the ones that ring the truest to me is Dorie Woman of…
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I’m Giving Away a Rooster!
This is my third post about Mike Norris and his book Mommy Goose Rhymes from the Mountains. I’m a fan of…
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Apothecopie Soap Giveaway
Back in August I told you about Chatter opening her own Etsy Shop – Apothecopie. This is what she had…
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The Easiest Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Candied Sweet Potatoes 4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 8 medium) peeled and sliced into 1 inch thick rounds ½ cup…
