by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jun 22, 2015 | Appalachian, Food, Friends, Memories, Poetry
Saturday was West Virginia Day. Don’t worry, gifts aren’t expected. (Although one of those little black bears carved out of coal is always nice.) We had friends over for dinner and served food seasoned with WV sea salt (no, it’s not a...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jun 18, 2015 | Appalachian, Family, Love, Memories, Miracles
During this last trip back to the farm in West Virginia, Dad let me gather up old photos and letters so I can preserve them. A wooden box probably isn’t the best container! I’ve sifted through them and am really looking forward to putting everything into...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jun 1, 2015 | Appalachian, Love, Miracles
Happy June! I’m turning in the manuscript for the third book in the Appalachian Blessings series today and feel like celebrating. So I thought I’d give away a copy of my recently released book #2–Until the Harvest. Until the Harvest features the next...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 14, 2015 | Appalachian, dogs, Family, Nature, Thistle
I just spent a spontaneous weekend at the farm because my Dad is having some health issues. It’s tough, seeing my once invincible father age and face challenges that I’d give almost anything to spare him. But I was blessed to be able to go home and put my...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 7, 2015 | Appalachian, Family, Food, Friends
Until the Harvest officially released this week. To celebrate, my publisher put together a fabulous giveaway that I couldn’t have designed any better myself. Food is such an important part of my books. Families gather around the table. Friends carry food to...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 23, 2015 | Appalachian, Miracles, Nature, Thistle
While autumn has long been my favorite season, spring is a close runner-up. Those first days of open windows, greening trees, peepers, and even the smell of freshly cut grass just make me HAPPY. My husband will attest to the fact that hiking with me this time of year...
