Hi, Folks. Meet Ealy Franklin Banks. She was the oldest child of William Duckworth Franklin & Nancy Bowman… Read More
Homemade Christmas By Reta Winebarger – Appalachian Women
My mother’s family never had a Christmas tree. Momma would tell me about how she used to see… Read More
I Am Who They Are – Simply Appalachian
In the very center of my grateful heart, an empty spot reveals itself from time to time. Today… Read More
Thanksgiving by Walt Hampton – Walt’s Campfire
It was my Mother’s fault and it was, I believe, intentional–she made Thanksgiving my favorite holiday. When you… Read More
Memories of Home By Reta Winebarger – Appalachian Women
It’s summer in Ashe County. The little girl is up early, her blond hair in a rat’s nest… Read More
I’m Dreaming of a White…Thanksgiving! – Simply Appalachian
We awakened that Thanksgiving morning to a world drained of color. Steamed up windows with frost around the… Read More
Passing Seasons by Steve Tweed — Tuesdays with Tweed
Hi, Folks! There are a ton of tales and legends to be told about our history & culture…. Read More
Flooded Memories – Simply Appalachian
Wiping the sleep out of my still half-closed eyes, I stumbled down into the den already aware that… Read More
Ghost Rider by Steve Tweed – Tuesdays with Tweed
Hi, Folks! Last week I told y’all of my Uncle Obery Tweed’s challenge that was met by future… Read More
The Real Treat of Halloween – Simply Appalachian
Hello Friends, Monday was Halloween, and despite living in a community full of children, we had no trick-or-treaters…. Read More