Blackjack County Chain
Today’s post was written by Paul. I learned the song “Blackjack County Chain” from the Charlie Louvin album “Bluegrass Style,”…
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Overheard
“My grandma always told me if you spend enough time in the hog pen you’ll start to smell like them.”…
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We Plant Onion Buttons
The onion buttons we planted well over a week ago haven’t come up yet. I know they are waiting on…
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Winning a Cold Bet
In my mid-teens, I was spending a lot of time in Kingsport. For a while, I sold Ice Cream from…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – The First Daffodil Bloom
Yesterday we worked in the gardens surrounding our house. The day started out cold but after dinner the sun warmed…
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Visiting One With Another in the Garden
Granny, Paul, Pap, and The Deer Hunter This week the weather is supposed to be more like spring of the…
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Spring Delicacy for Some Folks
When I talk about old recipes someone always asks me if I like poke salad. I’ve only eaten it once…
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The Cremation of Sam McGee
Paul kicked this year’s song series off with a musical adaptation of Robert Service’s poem “The Cremation of Sam McGee.”…
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Snowdrop Blooms
My first spring blooms are later than usual this year. I’m sure it’s because of the colder winter we’ve had….
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Another Birthday
This blog shares Granny’s birthday. Yesterday Blind Pig & the Acorn turned 17 years old. Wow! I can hardly believe…
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Granny Turns 85
Granny last summer with all her great grandkids. Since the photo was taken she has another great grandson and one…
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We Finally Got To Turn The Garden
As I drive to and fro this time of the year my eyes are snatched from the road by dark…
