There’s A Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere
According to Wikipedia, There’s A Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere was written in 1942 by Paul Roberts and Shelby Darnell…Darnelle…
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A Question From A Blind Pig Reader
A few months ago Genie Wilson, a Blind Pig Reader, sent me the following email: When I was a child,…
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Grannyisms
Today’s guestpost was written by Garland Davis. Grannyisms written by Garland Davis My Granny was born and grew up…
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Blontville Sulivan Co East Tennessee May 5th 1863 – Letter 11
View of Chattanooga, Tenn. – Library of Congress Camp near Blontville Sulivan Co East Tennessee May 5th 1863 Dear father…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – He Brought A Woman Home
Just in case you didn’t know, it’s deer hunting season. There’s much excitement about deer season around our house…of course…
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Candy Roaster Butter
A few weeks ago Jim Casada shared a recipe for Candy Roaster Butter. Jim also reminisced about the Candy Roasters…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – It Snowed On Halloween
It snowed on Halloween. Although I remember a few chilly Halloweens, I don’t recall it ever snowing. Most of the…
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You Ought To Be Here With Me
Roger Miller is most often remembered for writing and singing the kind of country songs that make you smile and…
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Overheard
“Come go home with us and we’ll stir up something to eat.” Tipper Overheard: snippets of conversation I overhear in Southern Appalachia…
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Momma Jones’ Rocking Chair
Today’s guest post was written by Keith Jones Momma Jones’ Rocking Chair written by Keith Jones It has the kind of…
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The Cemetery Sleeper – And A Book Giveaway
Back in July Susan Griner emailed me in regards to linking to the Blind Pig & the Acorn blog….
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The Golden Arm
Some ghost stories are labeled campfire stories since they are often told around the campfire and are usually harmless enough…
