by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 14, 2021 | Family, Memories
The long, dark, cold days of winter are upon us. It’s just getting light when I take Thistle for her morning constitutional and I can barely squeeze in a quick trot with her at the end of the workday. It’s just dark. And cold. And we won’t even talk about how...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 11, 2021 | Hiking, Nature
We’ve had a tough year. And it seems times are still turbulent. It’s days like these we need a little peace. Stillness and silence. We always hike a lot, but lately it’s been extra nice. I recommend it for whatever ails...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 7, 2021 | Appalachian, Food
We all need some comfort food these days. I know, we’re supposed to make resolutions and behave ourselves in the new year, but c’mon. If there was ever a time for comforting, fatty, food to take our minds off . . . well, pick your poison . . . this is IT!...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 4, 2021 | Faith, Hiking, Thistle
Everyone seems to be celebrating the fact that 2020 is OVER. As if all the challenges we’ve faced over the past months–political upheaval, race issues, the pandemic, and so on–are suddenly over and done. Phew. Now that’s behind us! Hmmm. I...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 31, 2020 | Appalachian, holidays
I’ve written in previous posts about new year’s traditions like first-footing and eating lucky foods. And last year I wrote about the old-time tradition of “blowing out” the old year. But, considering how 2020 has gone, I think it bears repeating! The idea...
