Old Power Saw & Memories
The Deer Hunter has been working on a set of steps to get up to the raised beds we put…
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The Excitement of a Train
Photo courtesy of Western Carolina University Southern Appalachian Digital CollectionsTo see an enlarged version visit this page and click on photo. Arrival of…
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First Frost of the Year
Over the weekend we had the first frost of the year. Although colder weather was forecasted, the frost wasn’t and…
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Today’s the Day
Tipper, Granny, Paul, and Steve Today’s the day Granny’s treatments officially start. I’ve been wishing the day would come so…
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Cold Weather & Hog Killing
Photo courtesy of Western Carolina University Southern Appalachian Digital Collections I remember us killing hogs…I remember the big tree in the…
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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,…
