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Appalachian Thursday – Ghostly Testimony
More than 120 years ago, in July 1897, Edward Shue was convicted of murdering his wife Zona “Elva” Heaster Shue–thanks to HER testimony. The story out of Greenbrier County, WV, actually rates a state historic marker. And it goes something like this: On January 23,...
A Sneak Peek Into My New Story
I love getting to visit the places where I set my stories. The Right Kind of Fool--releasing in November--is set in Beverly, WV, just down the road from my mom's house. Last fall we went over and poked around town making it possible for me to add some nice details....
Appalachian Thursday – Coffin Quilts
I love it when I discover something wonderfully Appalachian that I didn't know about! Quilts play a key role in my Appalachian fiction and I love to surround myself with them. But learning about coffin quilts was new for me! I was researching Appalachian funeral...
Monday Meanderings – Going Bearfoot
We weren't the only ones meandering the rain-fresh trails this weekend! Perhaps whoever was going "bear"foot ahead of us was also enjoying the gorgeous rhododendron reaching full bloom over the Fourth of July weekend. We certainly did! How did you spend your...
Appalachian Thursday – 187 Years of History
When my husband and I took on the family farm in West Virginia, a big part of the reason was to preserve family history. Turns out I'm pretty sentimental and I'm fascinated with history--especially my own. This land has been held by a descendant of David Phillips for...
Monday Meanderings
The days are turning to summer in the mountains, but the mornings are still cool and delightful up on the trails. It's rhododendron season in Appalachian. Such a lush and lovely time of year! Small's beardstongue growing along the trail. This might be another type of...
Appalachian Thursday – Getting Rid of Freckles
I have freckles. More than an adorable smattering across my nose. More than a dusting across my cheeks. I have a freckle on my lip, on my eyelids, my ears. And when I was a kid I wanted them GONE. Luckily (or not) there are quite a few folklore remedies for freckles...
The First Father’s Day . . .
Dad's been gone for almost two months now. And I'm well into the year that will be marked by firsts. The first Father's Day, the first birthday, the first Christmas, the first . . . well there will be all sorts of firsts without him. And apparently plenty of seconds...
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