5 Things
1. Sometimes lost pieces from the past fit perfectly together. A few weeks ago while hiking up the creek Chitter…
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Appalachian Sayings – Eh Law
Click on the bar below to hear Pap and my Uncle talking about the Walnut Cove and the Coleman Gap, better…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – Planting Taters
Three generations of the same family planting taters in Graham County NC. The garden brings generations together. Tipper Appalachia Through…
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Lemon Bread
I found this recipe for Lemon Bread in my Dining With Pioneers Cookbook. The book is compiled of recipes from…
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The Mountain Burned With Fire
The Mountain Burned With Fire by Jerry Wilson Oh the mountain burned with fire Smoke was everywhere The trumpet sounded…
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Easter in Appalachia
My oldest brother Steve – circa 1970 Martins Creek Easter in Appalachia is black patent shoes, dresses trimmed in lace,…
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Overheard
1st person: Do you want some of this or not? 2nd person: I only want a sup. 3rd person: People…
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Coosa Flyer – A Book and a Giveaway
I’ve known who Wally Avett was as long as I can remember. I road the bus with 2 of his…
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How to Make a New Garden Bed in a Small Space
Reading Dean Mullis’s March 4 Laughing Owl Farm Newsletter inspired me to try and make my own instant garden. This…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – March
“In the hills, March is a woodpecker drumming in a new season. It’s the liquid trill of tree frogs and…
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Asparagus Straight from the Garden to the Table
My purple asparagus hasn’t broken through the ground yet, but I’m keeping a close eye on it. A friend gave…
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Growling Old Man Grumbling Old Woman
The Pressley Girls are busy as bees these days. They are full time college students and work as part time…
