Stories of Appalachia

Drive Down Memory Lane

Ashe county native Mickey Pruitt shares his memories of days gone by.

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Ghost Stories By Mickey Pruitt

I don’t think it would be proper if while sharing memories and stories if we didn’t discuss things... Read More

The Pruitt’s By Mickey Pruitt

I think it’s time to remember the the Pruitt side of the family. My Dad grew up in... Read More

Let’s Play Just a Little Longer By Mickey Pruitt

After such a great response from my previous tale of our childhood exploits, I thought I could add... Read More

The Lopsided Family Tree By Mickey Pruitt

I wouldn’t call myself anything like an expert, but I know a little bit of my family history.... Read More

Play Time By Mickey Pruitt

From all the memories I have shared to date it might seem that all we ever did was... Read More

The Family Bible By Mickey Pruitt

I will begin this memory with a short history lesson to put things in context. History was always... Read More

Stacking Hay By Mickey Pruitt

Back in days gone by, before Christmas trees were a major crop, bailing hay in the summer was... Read More

Old Iron Pot By Mickey Pruitt

Memories can be triggered by so many different things, a photograph, a smell or even objects. Take for... Read More

Pulling Leaves By Mickey Pruitt

I am so happy to share all these memories from childhood and I am grateful that others find... Read More

Uncle Rudd By Mickey Pruitt

Good morning everyone! Time for another memory. This trip will be about my beloved Uncle Rudd. Rudd Sheets... Read More

The Farm By Mickey Pruitt

As I have been on this journey with Kelley over the last few years, we have had a... Read More

Taking Milk to the Highway By Mickey Pruitt

I grew up just around the hill from my maternal grandparents, this gave me lots of time to... Read More