by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 27, 2021 | Farming, Food
It’s been feeling like summer in Western North Carolina. And while I’m not ready to turn on the air conditioning quite yet, I am glad that we’re starting to get an abundance of fresh garden goods at the farmer’s markets. Which means it’s...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 24, 2021 | books, History, West Virginia
From the lodge at Hawks Nest Park. At the Hawks Nest Overlook. Heading to the overlook. Breathtaking! The New River runs UNDER Gauley Mountain. The Dries aren’t all THAT dry! The Finder of Forgotten Things–releasing in December–tells the story of a...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 20, 2021 | Appalachian, Hiking, Nature
We went on an orchid hunt earlier this week. When you mention Appalachia, not many people think–oh, great place to find orchids. But it IS. And I love that. Of course, if you spend much time around this blog or over on my Facebook or Instagram pages you know...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 17, 2021 | Faith, Love
I have SO many urgent prayer requests around me right now. If you’re someone who prays, will you join me? A friend’s brother went hiking in TN last Monday and is still missing. He’s been gone a week now. They found his dog but not him. Please pray...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 13, 2021 | Memories, Nature
Summer is right around the corner and that means WATERMELON time! Growing up watermelon was such a fun summer treat. We had it at Farm Bureau picnics, family reunions, cookouts, and any ole time for a refreshing treat. We even grew watermelon some years. A time or...
