Monkeys In Appalachia
When one thinks of Appalachia-Monkeys don’t usually come to mind. Although I must admit-I do live with 2 Monkey Girls….
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Southern Moon Shine Down Again
The lovely Southern Moon has been shining down on me this week. The moon is synonymous with superstition, wives tales,…
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Appalachian Quilts
This is one of my baby quilts, it was made by Pap’s Grandmother-we called her Big Grandma. I can barely…
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It’s Blackberry Picking Time In Appalachia
Purple stained hands and lips are common around our house this time of year. There are tons of wild Blackberries…
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My Native Home
The word Home brings to mind different thoughts and images. Mother seems to be a common thread in the vast…
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Paul Picks Down The Escalante
This week’s Pickin’ & Grinnin’ In The Kitchen Spot features Paul’s latest production- Down the Escalante. Paul wrote the song…
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Over Mountain Men & The Fourth Of July
Most historians agree the Battle Of Kings Mountain in South Carolina was the turning point in the American Revolutionary War….
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Spread the Love
Time for June’s Spread the Love. I’m sending each one of you great commentators at least a bucket full of…
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Clouds, Sisters, Raspberries, & A Screendoor
Clouds White Blue Billow Move Mount On The Dark Side Sky Sisters Silly Sweet Love Hate Forgive Hurry Mom Is…
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Maggie & The Old Mill Pond
Until the mid 1950s folks took their corn, wheat, or rye to a local gristmill to have it ground into…
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Netwest Mountain Poets & Writers
Netwest Mountain Writers and Poets is a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the efforts of writers living in Western NC,…
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Summer Has Arrived In Appalachia
The Summer Solstice was on June 20th. For several days before and after, the Sun seems to stand still. The…
