Appalachia 

When I think of the Appalachians, I think of strength and endurance, pride, resourcefulness, and a strong love of family.

100 Proof

100 Proof

A friend of mine told me a couple of months ago that Appalachia is hot right now. The next big thing.   My eyebrows pulled together inadvertently, and I asked incredulously,  “What?” Turns out, she was right.  I’ve been paying attention.  Folks from all over are...

Where Angels Rest

Where Angels Rest

One image sprouts in my mind when I think of the word “home”. Angel’s Rest Mountain. Standing proud and tall, it stretches up into the heavens, and it’s the focal point of my small town. And it’s my mountain. And my dad’s. My mom’s. My brothers’. My cousins’. In fact,...

Time

Time

Today is almost yesterday, Tomorrow’s almost gone. Those who walked this world before, We now walk upon.   Time, you’re a selfish beast, Your teeth sharp and searing. I’m weaker now; easy prey, My heart grows fragile; fearing.   I just need you, my old...

I Wonder…

I Wonder…

I like to ponder. Always have.  In fact, I probably think too much.  I hate to take something at face-value. Instead, I can analyze a thing to death. I question. I prod. I pry. I wonder. My most recent and persistent obsessive thoughts have been centered around my...

My Rock and My Star

My Rock and My Star

I think every girl should have a brother; preferably two.  I know I’m crazy about both of mine.  But I also think that every girl should have a sister.  Lucky for me I have two of those too.  Oh, not in the traditional sense, but in every way that counts.  My first...

The Perfect Gift

The Perfect Gift

  Today's an important day!  My Daddy’s birthday.  Every year I rack my brain, trying to come up with the perfect gift that suits him.  I’ve gotten him everything from fishing poles to remote control helicopters. I try to think of a gift that shows him just how much...

Google in My Pocket and the Encyclopedia Man

Google in My Pocket and the Encyclopedia Man

I like to give my nieces a hard time about their cell phones.  If you see any of them, you can almost bet they have their phones with them.  And oh yes, you’ll know it, as they carry on a conversation with you in person, while simultaneously texting someone else. I...

The Princess Vampire

The Princess Vampire

There are some people who you just click with.  You know what I’m talking about. You know each other now, but it’s like your souls have known each other forever.  We all have a handful of those people in our lives. Some are family. Some are friends. Some might be...

Fly Swatters and Mama's Girls

Fly Swatters and Mama's Girls

I think most everyone thinks that their mothers are the best. And they are. For them.  But I have the perfect mother. For me. My mom doesn't like to be in the spotlight, but it's Mother's Day and I'm her favorite daughter.  So I'm taking some leeway. She was raised by...