Walking That Lonesome Valley by Yourself
For this week’s pickin and grinnin spot I’m sharing a song we uploaded to YouTube 12 years ago. “You Gotta…
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Converting Corn
From the Oct. 2, 1894 Wilmington Messenger newspaper: The Chronicle says that Wilkes County will send to the State fair a number…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – The Monkey Game
If you watch the girls’ videos you may know about the monkey game that has been part of our family…
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Graveyard Grass
grave vine (also graveyard grass) noun The common periwinkle (Vinca minor). Same as cemetery vine.1930 Armstrong This Day and Time…
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The Last of the Katy-Dids
It’s been a few weeks since the katy-dids stopped hollering at night. I always wish I could catch the first…
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Curtains & Long Handles
Granny (Louzine) and Steve The other day Chatter and I were visiting with Granny and she said she wanted to…
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Fried Turnips
Washing up turnips to cook for supper Have always been interested in the every day of Appalachian cooking, the bake,…
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Old Videos and Soothing Harmony
Pap and Paul One of the most soothing sounds I’ve ever heard is people singing two part harmony. Most folks…
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Riddle 46
I’m sharing another riddle from “Way Down Yonder on Troublesome Creek Appalachian Riddles & Rusties” by James Still. Which side…
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Appalachian Vocabulary Test 169
It’s time for this month’s Appalachian Vocabulary Test. I’m sharing a few videos to let you hear the words and phrases….
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – Gobs of Elderberries
Ages ago Miss Cindy taught me about the wonderful medicinal properties of elderberry. I was so excited when I discovered…
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RIP Larry Wayne Griffith – March 14, 1948 – March 29, 2023
Longtime Blind Pig reader Larry Griffith passed away back in March. He had been fighting cancer for a good long…
