by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 15, 2021 | Appalachian, Food, Nature, West Virginia
Yup, it’s April. And that means ramp season in Appalachia–second only to deer season in November. I’m fortunate to have access to a beautiful patch on a neighbor’s property here in NC. We’ve eaten them twice so far–once with sauteed...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 12, 2021 | Dreams
I’m participating in a couple of online studies/challenges right now. Since conference are few and far between this year, I figured I’d try some virtual inspiration on for size. My hope for each is to grow my writing/speaking/teaching platform. Because my...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 8, 2021 | History, Nature
It was a scramble, when we were kids, to be the first one to pick the mop-headed daffodils growing at the crest of the hill above the house. I always wanted to take them to church as a present for Aunt Bess. I can still feel the cold and smell the rough fragrance of...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 5, 2021 | Faith, Family, holidays
I love most every holiday. Food, friends (most years!), decorations–it’s all wonderful. But my favorite holiday is Easter. And my favorite part of Easter is the Sunrise Service. It’s a disappointment to me when the service gets moved inside because of the weather (too...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 1, 2021 | Appalachian, Farming, Nature
Tuesday evening I sat at my desk by an open window listening to the peepers sing. This morning, the temperature is in the 20s and I’m hoping my peonies aren’t goners. This seems to be Appalachia’s favorite April Fools trick. Lull us into thinking...
