For the past several months, I have revelled in telling you stories of my childhood as I grew… Read More
Once Upon a Christmas Night – Simply Appalachian
And all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Well, not quite…. Two… Read More
Waiting on Santa By Reta Winebarger – Appalachian Women
It was Christmas and the little girl was sick. Sick enough to warrant a doctor’s visit on Christmas… Read More
Christmas Traditions By Reta Winebarger – Appalachian Women
Our Appalachian people held to time honored superstitions and traditions regarding the Christmas season. The Old World traditions… Read More
Mountain Strong – Simply Appalachian
This week’s story will be a different one from my usual childhood recollections. This week, I feel compelled… Read More
Appalachian Christmas Cooking By Reta Winebarger – Appalachian Women
The week of Christmas has always been a busy time for the Appalachianwoman. Parents, aunts, uncles and cousins… Read More
The Best Book Ever – Simply Appalachian
It smelled of new ink on crisp, clean paper and told more stories than Scheherazade did in 1,001… Read More