by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 7, 2017 | Appalachian, dogs, Family, Memories, Nature
While it’s still a little early to proclaim the season changed, we are getting the loveliest taste of fall this week. Which means it’s prime porch sitting time! The house we live in has the sorriest excuse for a front porch. But it’s still a porch and I’ll...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 4, 2017 | Family, Memories, Nature
My heart is heavy for the folks in Texas who are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. They’re dealing with a horrific mess that won’t be tidied up quickly. But I do want them–and anyone else who feels like the worst has happened–to...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 7, 2017 | Memories, Miracles, Writing
It was in August of 2014 that my first, full-length novel released. We launched Miracle in a Dry Season with a bean supper and square dancing. It was the best day of my life after my wedding day. Talk about a dream come true! So how’s the dream coming along...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 20, 2017 | Appalachian, Family, Food, Memories, Uncategorized
One of our favorite summertime treats growing up on the farm was hand cranked ice cream. Of course, when you have a cow that delivers lots of creamy milk, the ingredients aren’t hard to come by. I suppose we made other flavors, but good ole vanilla is what I...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jun 1, 2017 | Appalachian, Family, Memories
Remember when June meant school was over and you had long, hot weeks stretching out ahead of you before you had to think about having a schedule again? Of course, I grew up on a farm, so there was plenty to DO with gardening and haying and general choring. But even...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 29, 2017 | Family, Friends, holidays, Memories
Memorial Day is set aside for remembering those who have died in the service of our nation. Originally, it was proclaimed in honor of the Civil War dead by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. The order became official on May 5,...
