July 16, 2023
Today is Pap’s birthday. If he was living he’d be 86 years old. While I think about Pap often, there…
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Riddle 45
I’m sharing another riddle from “Way Down Yonder on Troublesome Creek Appalachian Riddles & Rusties” by James Still. There’s a…
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The Jewels of Summer
Our tomatoes are coming in like crazy for us, especially the tommy-toes. If you’re unfamiliar with that type of tomato…
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Corn & Watermelon Memories
The Deer Hunter enjoying a piece of watermelon When I was an early teen, I’d often go stay with my…
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Fish Ponds
Photo courtesy of Western Carolina University Southern Appalachian Digital CollectionsTo see an enlarged version visit this page and click on photo….
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My Life in Appalachia – Almost 2 Limits of Fish
The Deer Hunter, Chatter, and Austin have been doing a lot of fishing lately. I’m happy to say that means…
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The Blessings of Corn
Pap showing off an ear of corn he grew It was easy for settlers to understand why the Indians had…
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Someone’s Heartache
Today’s post was written by Paul. Charlie Louvin I hope everyone had a wonderful Independence Day. As you might discern…
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Didn’t Get My Email?
More than a few folks said they failed to received yesterday’s post. When I jumped over to my subscription service…
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Warnings about Dog Days
Dog days started on July 3 and I’ve been hearing folks talk about them. Day before yesterday Granny asked me…
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July in Pigeon Roost 3
The 1974 Winter Edition of the Foxfire Magazine contains a compilation of newspaper articles written by Harvey Miller. At the…
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Planting by the Signs for July 2023
The abundant rain we’ve had over the last few weeks has turned our garden into a jungle! We are in…
