July 4th & The Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands…
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Dried Squash
Over the past few days I’ve been preserving squash. First on the list-put some in the freezer. I’ve never froze…
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Spreading The Linky Love For June
Time to Spread the Love-I’d like to thank each one of you for being part of the Blind Pig. During the…
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Yellow Squash
Yellow Squash has been a favorite veggie of mine since I was a child. This year’s plants have just started producing what…
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The Mountain Burned With Fire
I’d like to introduce you to one of the most famous Gospel songs ever-Pap even wrote it. Well not really….
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Blind Pig & The Acorn’s Corn Test
A few weeks ago, I mentioned having a test to see whether or not planting by the signs did indeed…
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Air Conditioning
Do you have air conditioning? We do-however at the moment-it’s broken. Back in the day, when The Deer Hunter…
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Summer Solstice
Although most of Appalachia has been experiencing record high temperatures during the past week-today is the Summer Solstice-the official beginning of…
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Father’s Day & Wisdom
This Sunday is Father’s Day-which always makes me a little teary eyed-I am a true Daddy’s Girl-I always have been. Anyone…
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The Blue Ridge Mountains
Summer is the best time to see the ‘blue’ of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Blue Ridge Mountains stretch from…
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Bury Me Under The Weeping Willow Tree
This is the view from my favorite sitting spot on our front porch. Summer has arrived in Appalachia. I see…
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Economic Downturn Effects Education In Appalachia
Chitter and Chatter finished up the school year this week-and are quite happy about it. During their summer vacation they…
