Our Blog | Page 479 of 511 | Blind Pig and The Acorn

In Memory of Sgt. Donald “Rocky” Edgerton
July 14, 2010May 25, 2019 Music
20 Comments

Dedicated to Sgt. Donald “Rocky” Edgerton who gave the ultimate sacrifice on July 10, 2010 while serving his second tour…
A Musical Journey Of The Coalfields by Shirley Stewart Burns
July 13, 2010May 6, 2018 Spotlight On Music In Appalachia 2010
25 Comments

Today I have a treat for you- Award winning Appalachian Author and Historian Shirley Stewart Burns has written a guest post…
Come Go Home With Me
July 11, 2010May 6, 2018 Appalachian Dialect, Heritage
31 Comments

There is just something about Summer that makes you want to visit-whether it’s walking to the neighbors house or taking a road trip…
Planting By The Signs July 2010
July 9, 2010May 6, 2018 Gardening, Planting By The Moon Signs
21 Comments

So far my July has been hot and dry-and the garden isn’t really enjoying the weather. We’ve been watering the garden…
Slim Bryant
July 7, 2010May 6, 2018 Spotlight On Music In Appalachia 2010
14 Comments

Today’s guest post was written by John Trout. John hosts an outstanding radio show-Traditional Ties on WYEP FM 91.3 Pittsburgh…
How To Make Kraut – The Old Timey Way
July 5, 2010July 12, 2020 Appalachian Food, Preserving/Canning
52 Comments

The Blind Pig household has spent the morning making Kraut. We always make Kraut when the zodiac signs are in the head…
John Henry Stonecypher, Jr. Revolutionary War Soldier
July 4, 2010May 6, 2018 Revolutionary War
22 Comments

(Photo by Old Glory Prints) John Henry Stonecypher, Jr. Revolutionary War Soldier by Ethelene Dyer Jones On July 16, 1994,…
Private Michael Tanner (1759-1849) Revolutionary War Soldier Buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery
July 3, 2010July 3, 2019 Revolutionary War
8 Comments

(Photo by Monroe County Historical Association) Private Michael Tanner (1759-1849) Revolutionary War Soldier Buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery by Ethelene…
Revolutionary War Patriots Stephen Souther and William Souther
July 2, 2010July 3, 2019 Revolutionary War
13 Comments

REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOTS STEPHEN SOUTHER AND WILLIAM SOUTHER by Ethelene Dyer Jones Two of the Revolutionary war patriots, Souther men…
William England and son Richard England Revolutionary War Patriots
July 1, 2010July 3, 2019 Revolutionary War
22 Comments

(Photo by Field Dreams) William England and son Richard England Revolutionary War Patriots by Ethelene Dyer Jones Enlistment in the militia…
Spreading The June Love
June 30, 2010May 28, 2018 Holidays in Appalachia, Wildflowers & Trees Of Appalachia
17 Comments

Time to Spread the Love for the month of June. I’m sending a heart felt thank you to everyone…
When To Make Kraut
June 28, 2010May 28, 2018 Appalachian Food
16 Comments

Most of the cabbage seeds I planted way back in early Spring have survived their journey and are growing into…