by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Nov 5, 2015 | Appalachian, Family, Food, Love, Memories
I like Thanksgiving almost as much as Easter. It combines gratitude with amazing food and those are two of my favorite things. And Thanksgiving at our family farm has long held a special place in my heart. When I was a kid, Thanksgiving most years centered on my...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 12, 2015 | Food, Friends, Memories
A friend from church used to bring the most amazing apple crumb pies to potluck dinners. I took pride in my homemade pie crust and had to confess, her’s was better. Not to mention those melting apple slices and sweet sugar topping! So I broke down and asked...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 13, 2015 | Appalachian, Church, Family, Friends, Love, Memories
At my church here in the mountains of NC we call homecoming, “Old Folks Day.” I LOVE this. Although there has been some push back in recent years from some of the folks who felt like they were beginning to fall into the “old” category. I see...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 6, 2015 | Appalachian, Friends, Love, Memories, Miracles
One year ago yesterday my first, full-length novel officially released to the wide world. Now, one year later, there are two books out there with my name on them not to mention a novella (which is still free if you’ve been meaning to download it!). And a third...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 9, 2015 | Appalachian, Family, Memories, Nature
Growing up on the farm, we pretty much took our shoes off on the last day of school and didn’t put them on again (except for church) until summer ended. I ran through the yard without a thought for bees. Walked across the rocky driveway without flinching. Hopped from...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jun 25, 2015 | Appalachian, Family, Memories
This week I’m dipping into one of the two boxes of family items my Dad had tucked away at the farm. My ultimate goal is to sort through everything and preserve these treasures, but for now, I’m just enjoying unearthing nuggets of pure gold. First, we have...
