Christmas Angels
I’ve been making Christmas Angels and I have thoroughly enjoyed myself. I get my need to be creative from Granny….
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Twinkle = Pine Needle
twinkle noun A pine needle. 1913 Kephart Our Sthn High 285 In some places pine needles are called twinkles. 1929…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – Friends
Friends, pals, buddies, comrades, chums, two of a kind, birds of a feather. All those words describe 2 girls who…
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To Catch a Falling Leaf
“If you catch a falling leaf in your hand in the autumn you’ll be free of colds all winter. But…
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Another Kale Soup Recipe
I’m still finding new recipes for my Sow True Seed Kale. I recently found this soup recipe and really like it. Even…
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The World in Solemn Stillness Lay
In 1849 Pastor Dr. Edmond Sears wrote a Christmas message for his congregation in Wayland, Massachusetts. The message included…
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Appalachian Sayings – Close As Bark On A Tree – AND Another Giveaway!
“Those two are closer than bark on a tree.” close as bark on a tree = very close I’ve also…
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Giveaway Winners!
The winner of the Rada Cook’s Knife is Marylou Sweat who said: “When I open my silverware drawer, the Rada knife brand is…
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Appalachian Vocabulary Test 83
It’s time for this month’s Appalachian Vocabulary Test take it and see how you do! Take on Tangle-foot Tore down…
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Coal Creek Tenn August 16th 1863 – Letter 15
August 16th 1863 Coal Creek Tenn 31 miles north of Knoxville and 11 miles below Big Creek Gap at…
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The End of the W.C. Penland Civil War Letters
Since Veteran’s Day is tomorrow, it seems like a fitting time to finish the story of Civil War Soldier W.C….
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Oatmeal for the Road
If your mornings are anything like ours, there’s hardly time to eat a good breakfast before hitting the road. I…
