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.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Second Edition of "Goin Up Gandy" Now Available

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It has recently been brought to my attention that one of my favorite books, "Goin' Up Gandy" by Don Teter has been reissued in...

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Belvedere

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When I was growing up, I was considered by my family to be the pet pig. This was because I was the baby of the bunch, and for 12 years I rem...

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Saturday, October 30, 2010

The Erl-King

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This is one of my very favorite poems. I can just imagine my German ancestors living in fear of the Erl-king. What better way to celebrate A...

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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Marked?

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It all began on that night so long ago. It was hot when it happened, it was sometime way down in the summertime. I remember it was about the...

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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Jack Learns a Lesson

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With apologies to the "real" Jack Tales of Appalachia... Jack Learns a Lesson in Honesty by Matthew Burns Did you ever hear the on...

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Thursday, April 22, 2010

West Virginia: Land of Tomatoes?

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It's getting to be that time of year again. Time to be getting your tomato plants out into your garden. It seems that everyone I know ...

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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Hope in the Redbud Trees

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I was looking at the blooming redbud trees up on the mountain And eating what was left of my chocolate Easter rabbit, When mama came running...

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