by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 26, 2019 | Friends, Miracles, Nature
This past weekend was GORGEOUS. Okay, it was a little damp and overcast, but after lots of typical August heat and humidity it was a refreshing change. On Saturday the temperature really didn’t rise much and the humidity disappeared as the day wore on. Some...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s that bountiful time of year in my mountains. Gardens are overflowing, brambles are just wrapping up their offerings, and the fruit trees are weighted down. Such a delicious time of year! Many mornings Thistle and I walk to the neighbor’s and have a...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 19, 2019 | Love, Reading
After finishing Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan I don’t want to start reading another book. That’s the greatest compliment I can pay a story. I just want to savor this gorgeous novel and starting anything else will dilute it in my memory. Which means...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 15, 2019 | Appalachian, Family, History, Poetry
If you’ve followed my blog very long, you’ve probably seen mention of the fact that I grew up on a farm that’s been in my family for seven generations. It’s a big part of why I write about Appalachia and have such strong nostalgia for the past....
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 12, 2019 | Appalachian, Speaking, Writing
I’m so excited! I’ve had the opportunity to teach classes at several regional writing conferences and book festivals (this past weekend I taught at a Pennwriters event in Leesburg, Va.). I really enjoy sharing the tips and tricks I’ve learned and...