Appalachian Lifestyles

Stories, tales, lies, musings and daily life in the mountains of central Appalachia. Dedicated to the education of the American public on the unique culture of Appalachia.

Friday, August 1, 2008

August

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August is upon us! You know, I’ve always liked the month of August, though I can’t exactly say why. I suppose it’s because August is the mon...

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Thursday, July 31, 2008

The Devil's Apron Strings

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There never was a shortage on rocks on the Burns property, and in that we were truly “blessed”. On the Burns Property...my Mom & Dad...

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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

What's in a Name?

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Today I will keep my blog post very brief, I have a funeral to attend..well, tonight is the wake and tomorrow is the funeral. My wife's ...

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Monday, July 28, 2008

Grandmaw's Lilac Bush

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My great-grandmaw Mary was always a special person to me, and besides my parents, was probably the person who most influenced my life. Yes, ...

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Thursday, July 24, 2008

Man cannot live on bread alone

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With all the kids to feed, Mom made homemade bread every other day when we were growing up on the farm. She baked in the morning so she woul...

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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

A Malodorous Memory

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Having grown up in Pendleton County, WV, in the 1980’s, I am perhaps among the last generation of Appalachians’ ever to remember the outhou...

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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Tales of the Panther

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On the farm there were always tales of the panther. You’d hear its screams in the late evening and night, but we learned to live with it. Th...

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