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.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

These Dark & Dreary Days

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These dark, dreary days of winter, Press down upon my soul, And leach the life from me, Like a succubus in the night. Once I was like a seed...

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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

A Jack Tale

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Today's post is a cheater for me, so please bear with me, I'm covered up with working on this new book and don't have time to ev...

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Friday, January 23, 2009

Flooding the World

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In my last post, I talked about my Grandmaw’s spring that I used to carry water from. Well that reminded me of another story. This story con...

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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Grandmaw's Water Bucket

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The below poem triggers memories of my Grandmaw Mary. It conjures up visions of the old spring that rested upon the hillside above her house...

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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Anderson's Lament

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For my great-great-great Grandfather Anderson. Anderson's Lament A man of privilege born into a good family, He had all of the makings o...

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Sunday, January 18, 2009

Duck Boxes

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It was the coolest job ever! I'm talking about being a wildlife manager on the Pennsylvania Game Commission game lands in Greene County,...

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Thursday, January 15, 2009

Cold Weather Stories

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It’s Cold. Since all the talk seems to be of the weather, I thought I’d tell a few stories about the chilly times on the mountain. Old steam...

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