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.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

50 word Writers Challenge

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A few weeks ago, Granny Sue posted about a writers challenge where you had to write a story in exactly 50 words, no more, no less. I thoug...

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Monday, July 20, 2009

The Homeplace Remembers You

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The Old Homeplace A stoic representation of the past Forged out of the wilderness. The blood and sweat of past generations Mixed amid my ro...

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Monday, July 13, 2009

A Good Idea?

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I visited home over the 4th of July weekend, and while there I was struck with an idea. That idea was to walk a little of the North Mountain...

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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

The Mallow Schoolhouse

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When she was a little girl, my Grandmaw Virginia (whom we called Grandmaw Henry) attended school at the one-room Mallow Schoolhouse. The old...

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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

A Handful of Pinto Beans

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Ever since I was a little boy, I’ve always wanted to be a farmer. I can’t ever remember a time when I wasn’t drawn to the soil as if by some...

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Come Have a Look

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From " Have-A-Look Poems " by Elkins, WV, native, B. Wees The Old Store 'Tis three score years and maybe more Since father sta...

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Monday, June 8, 2009

Summertime at the Sow's Ear

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Always at this time of year, my mind drifts back to those summer days sitting on my Granddad’s front porch. I remember one lazy summer day o...

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