by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 23, 2020 | Nature, Poetry
I’ve pretty much given up watching the news. Or reading it. I have a few, trusted sources I check in with–but not too often. Instead, I’ve been reading Wendell Berry’s poetry. It’s been my go-to antidote for all sorts of challenges over...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 19, 2020 | Appalachian
Being a native of West Virginia, I’m used to my home state coming last on way too many lists. But with just two cases of coronavirus in the state as of today, it’s nice to see the Mountain State at the bottom of the list. Which has given rise to some...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Man, who knew we could have such strong opinions about toilet paper and washing our hands? And boy howdy, we’re sharing those opinions. And I think it’s safe to say we’re all a little cranky right now. On Sunday, I took a sneezing fit. Which,...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 12, 2020 | Appalachian, folklore cures, superstition
Ever get a cut that just won’t stop bleeding? Or a nose bleed that goes on and on? Or maybe your dog cut his paw and you can’t figure out how to get the blood to stop! I know . . . yuck. But there are some Appalachian remedies/superstitions that could be...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 7, 2020 | prayer, Waiting
I don’t much trust my heart these days. And I really, really want to! I have a heart condition called atrial fibrillation. It stinks. What happens is, for no discernible reason, my heart rate will jump from 60 to 160. While I’m sitting still. Or standing....
