Riddle 42
I’m sharing another riddle from “Way Down Yonder on Troublesome Creek Appalachian Riddles & Rusties” by James Still. Ten little…
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From the Archives: The Late Spring Snow Of March 17, 1936
1936 left to right: TJ, Ellen (Mother), Leveta, Charles, and Louise (Photo provided by Charles Fletcher) March 17, 1936–One of…
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Grandpa’s Still
Today’s guest post was written by Garland Davis. It was in the fall of 1956. Grandpap and I were resting…
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Jealous of Folks Going by Shank’s Mare
The video readings I’ve been doing from “Common Folks” written by Verna Mae Slone have got me to studying on…
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Old Man Winter Returns
Old man winter has returned to the southern mountains of Appalachia. The spring like days we’ve been having have disappeared…
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Mama’s Kraut
This is an old time recipe that’s very dear to me. It came straight from my mama’s kitchen and it’s…
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Gambling Barroom Blues
Today’s post was written by Paul. You’ll notice right away the video I’m sharing today, “The Gambling Barroom Blues,” has…
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Sounds of Spring
Bent Creek Road Photo Courtesy of Southern Appalachian Digital Collections Listen for the Spring peepers after the New Year, whatever…
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Make Do Days
Today’s guest post was written by Brenda Smith. I saw this golden grass while walking along the Little Tennessee River…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – Violets Are Blooming
The siren of pretty weather enticed me to walk down to the creek yesterday. The sunshine felt so good and…
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Betty Grueninger’s Flower Garden
Photo courtesy of Western Carolina University Southern Appalachian Digital Collections This 1941 image showing Betty Grueninger (1896-1971) and two men planning…
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Blind Pig & The Acorn Turns 15
Granny wasn’t the only one who had a birthday yesterday. Blind Pig & The Acorn turned 15 on March 6….
