by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 3, 2022 | books, Friends, Speaking, Writing
At The Mitford Museum, we hosted our first annual GetLit! this past weekend. While Hurricane Ian threatened to have a negative impact, the storm skirted us, and we had a great time. As a writer, there are few things more fun than hanging out with other writers....
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 26, 2022 | Hiking, Memories, Nature
When we were kids walking home from the school bus along a West Virginia dirt road, touch-me-not or jewel weed offered excellent entertainment. And now, as an adult, when I’m walking Thistle along mountain trails, I keep an eye out for plump jewel weed pods....
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 19, 2022 | Family, History, Memories
I remember Great Grandma Jane–my dad’s grandmother. She scared me stiff! She always seemed so serious–perhaps a little grim even. I suppose if you live into your 90s after losing all seven of your siblings, two husbands, and four children (with just...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Last week I posted about collecting moments at our family farm like I would seashells at the beach. Here are a few more from our most recent trip home. Last week it was all about family. This week, the moments are focused more on the land we love so much. Sunrise is...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 5, 2022 | Family, Memories, West Virginia
I knew I was going to get old; I just didn’t think it would start this soon. When I visit the family farm these days I’m steeped in nostalgia. So many of the “old folks” are gone now and the folks who I used to only think of as...
