by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 19, 2018 | Appalachian, dogs, Hiking, Nature
We’re fortunate to live just a mile from Pisgah National Forest. Almost every day after work I head to the woods for a hike with Thistle. On the weekends, my husband comes along and we go even further afield. Hiking not only provides Thistle and I with exercise, it...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 16, 2018 | Friends, Reading, Speaking, Writing
I’m super excited to be heading to Bowling Green, Kentucky, this week for the Southern Kentucky Book Fest. I’ll be teaching a class titled “Setting as Character” at 9 a.m. Friday morning, attending a meet the authors reception Friday evening,...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 12, 2018 | Appalachian, History, Nature, Uncategorized, Waiting
We’ve been complaining lately about the weather. I know, I know, everyone does that ALL the time. But spring this year has really been a roller coaster ride. Windows open. Windows closed. Coats off. Coats, hats, and gloves back on. I was thinking the weather...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 9, 2018 | Love, Reading
I’ve had a copy of A Man Called Ove in my to-be-read pile for quite a while. Finally, I got an audio copy and began listening to it on a long drive. I could NOT stand Ove. There were one or two flickers of seeing something worthwhile in him, but overall, I...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 5, 2018 | Appalachian, Food, Nature
Ahhh, ramp season! I’ve been keeping my eye on the patch behind a neighbor’s house. They’re in Florida this time of year so, by default, that’s MY ramp patch. Of course, I’m not really one for cooking what you’d call a mess of...
