One morning in early spring I bolted out of bed with joy in my soul. I was in… Read More
Remarkable Women of Appalachia
Something has been on my mind awhile now and with two foster children, I haven’t had the time… Read More
The Old Oak Bridge
I would take a straight pin and bend the head around into a circle. Then with a pair… Read More
The Family Farm
We owe much to those who came a long way back yonder. To the American soldier for sure-fearless… Read More
Going Home
There’s a fire softly burning, suppers on the stove, but it’s the light in your eyes that makes… Read More
Slingshots
In the late ’40s and early ’50s under the shadow of Mt. Pisgah, boys made slingshots or bean… Read More
The Importance of an Axe
I’ve said so many times that our people came from everywhere. They came to America to start anew…. Read More
Setting Sun By Jack Burris
Life’s evening sun is sinking low A few more days and I must go To meet the deed… Read More
Decoration Day By Jack Burris
The cemetery was up on a hill there in Shelton Laurel. Most burial grounds were in places not… Read More
My Mom, Part 2 By Jack Burris
Her mother, Hannah, died at 32 years old. She had eight children, and one child died. Her father,… Read More