Appalachian Vocabulary Test 74
It’s time for this month’s Appalachian Vocabulary Test-take it and see how you do! Pack off Piddling Pilfer Pitch Play…
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Sweet Bread
A few months ago I posted about going down to Pap’s for a piece of his sweet bread. More than…
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Universe Of Wonder And Glory
One of Pap’s latest songs, Looking Out Toward Heaven, has been on a constant loop inside my head since I…
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Appalachian Sayings – Settin’ Is Cheaper Than Standing
Sit down and rest – settin’s cheaper than standing. Tipper
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A Grist Mill Mystery And A Giveaway
Celia Miles is a native of Appalachia, born in Western North Carolina, and, except for brief stints in Massachusetts and…
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You Ought To Just Spend The Night
A sweet lady once shared the story of her family walking over the mountain from Swain County where they lived…
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Itching
Itching foot – you are walking on strange ground Itching hand – you are shaking hands with a stranger Itching…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – Get Your Nap Out
No wonder you didn’t get your nap out. Who could sleep all jumbled up like that? ——————– get your nap…
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Sidney Saylor Farr’s Bananna Pudding
I don’t make Banana Pudding often, but every once in a while I get a taste for one. Banana Pudding…
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He Whispers Sweet Peace To Me
On August 24, 1872 Will R. Ramsey was born in Texas. During Ramsey’s early childhood, his family relocated to Arkansas….
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Different Uses Of The Word Law
Today’s guest post was written by Keith Jones. For some reason I got to thinking about how many different ways…
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Weather Wisdom
If you’ve been reading the Blind Pig for a while you know I LOVE SNOW! Last fall when I saw…
