appalachia
Appalachian Artisan #WordlessWednesday
Photo taken at Red Caboose in Huntington, WV. My creations can be found there. The Red Caboose Regional Artisan Center features creative, and often one-of-a-kind, works from our region’s artisans, artists and authors. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Banshee Scream #SoCS
Ever heard a panther scream? Sounds like a woman screaming. Maybe that’s where the story of banshees comes from. Maybe it’s the wind howling through the cracks in the frame that make that howling noise. The wolf panting at the door. Let me in or I’ll huff and puff and blow your house down. Down or
Bright Winter Morning
It is another glorious Appalachian day. The sun is shining and a cold wind is blowing outside, while inside I sit at my desk writing with the blessing of heat and warmth. The dogs are barking incessantly as the mailman approaches our house. He is oblivious to the sound of chaos from inside as he
5 Cities to Visit East of the Mississippi
There are so many different sides to America, so if you want to see more of the country, whether you’re from here or not, you should head off the beaten path and explore some of the lesser appreciated spots.
Stick and Stay #SoCS
The prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday this week is “stick”. Stick hum…the first thing that comes to mind is a friend of mine, Willie Baptist, always says” You have to stick and stay” meaning you can’t just show up when things affect you. You have to be there for the long hall. He is
I just read Weedmonkey by Lisa V. Proulx
Virgie’s tale is one of self-reliance and fortitude, overcoming obstacles, and making a life out of nothing. Born to parents who had their own demons to deal with, Virgie had to survive abuse, starvation, and foster care as well as the issues of the day poverty, racism, and segregation. Weedmonkey is a true story about an Appalachian girl who survived and I am so glad to have read her story.
10 of My Favorite WV Pics
I love Instagram. If you’re not following me you really should. I share everything from dogs and cats to crochet and sunsets. I love taking photos and when my phone is working right I share them on Instagram. Here are 10 of my favorite pictures of West Virginia I have found on Instagram this month