Sounds
SOUNDS The soft feather-muffled talking of the chickensSharing their private opinions among themselvesThe almost silent sound of Mother’s smileThe sound…
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Hard Freeze & Barely a Skiff of Snow
Ooshie it’s cold in Brasstown! I think the cold seems worse because of the warm weather we’ve had over the…
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Breakast
Breakfast My parents were up early, as there was a lot to be done in the day. We had a…
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Mr. Beford’s Barn
Today’s post was written by Paul. Bob Amos, formerly the front man for the bluegrass band Front Range, is possibly…
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Overheard
If that’s what it takes then get shed of it for good and be done with it. You’ll be better…
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Red Bud Winter & Remnants of Fall Garden
Winter has returned to Brasstown. The warm temperatures we’ve been enjoying have skedaddled for the next several days. We know…
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Dentistry in the Mountains of Western NC
Southern Appalachian Digital Collections James Madison Zachary House in Norton, North Carolina This undated photograph shows James Madison Zachary’s house,…
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Spring Blooms
My lenten roses have been blooming for several weeks and now daffodils and crocus are putting on a show. I…
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The Joy of the Commonplace
Sun coming up over the ridge in Wilson Holler Commonplace A commonplace life, we say, and we sigh;But why should…
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Celebrating Granny’s Birthday – Holy Smoke Cake
We had a wonderful party in honor of Granny’s birthday. I know she would be happy that we all got…
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Angel Mother (In Honor of Granny’s Birthday)
Tipper, Granny, Paul, and Steve Last week Paul uploaded the beautiful old song “Angel Mother” in honor of Granny’s birthday….
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – Matt Har’d the Garden
Matt got the big garden har’d this week. Seeing all that rich dirt turned over makes me anxious for planting…
