by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 2, 2018 | Appalachian, bears, dogs, Hiking, Nature, Thistle
There’s SO much I love about the Appalachian mountains. Here’s the first of what I hope are many videos sharing some of the wonders of my mountain home with you. [wpvideo DgUSIocK]
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 30, 2018 | Appalachian, Food, Memories
Summers when I was a kid meant supper from the garden. These days it would be a stretch to say I’m doing much vegetable gardening. There’s a pot of herbs on the porch, potatoes growing in the front yard, and a cherry tomato plant that’s almost...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 26, 2018 | Appalachian, History, Writing
I’m always looking for inspiration for my characters and in WV I don’t have to look far. Take, for example, the Wild Man of Clay County. First, his name was Orval Elijah Brown–a most excellent name for any character. Second, he spun his penchant for...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 19, 2018 | Appalachian, Family, History, Nature
There’s been some talk lately about how hillbilly is a derogatory word that shouldn’t see the light of day. So I’m going on the record to say I not only don’t mind the word, but that I think we should reclaim it. Consider the word’s...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 12, 2018 | Appalachian, Family, Memories, Nature
Of an evening, I often sit out on the front steps and watch the daylight linger. As the fireflies rise and Thistle nibbles grass it’s fun to think about what a fabulous playground the front yard supplied when I was a kid. There were endless yard games with...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 5, 2018 | Appalachian, History, holidays
Just like everywhere else in the country, folks in Appalachia spent yesterday enjoying cookouts, eating watermelon, warning the kids not to burn themselves with sparklers, and maybe enjoying some patriotic music. We grilled hot dogs and chilled our watermelon in the...
