by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jun 11, 2018 | dogs, Hiking, Nature, Thistle
Ah, June. Those days of complaining about how cold it is are well behind us. Mild spring days have wound down. Some afternoon it’s even getting . . . hot. While the first true day of summer may not be until June 21, school is out this week, I’m going...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jun 7, 2018 | Appalachian, Family, Memories, Nature
In the cool of the evening my husband and I often sit on the front porch steps. We chat lazily, watch Thistle poke around, and wave at passing cars. It’s a very Appalachian-summer thing to do. Of course, if we were kids, we’d be up and off the steps...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jun 4, 2018 | Hiking, Nature, Thistle, Writing
We’ve all read those novels. You know the ones. The heroine has been riding in a covered wagon for two months when she meets the dashing cowboy who saves the wagon train. He finds her lovely in spite of the fact that she hasn’t washed her hair since late...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 24, 2018 | Appalachian, Food, Memories, Nature
I made my first trip to the local farmer’s market last week. There was an ABUNDANCE of spring greens available along with green onions, garlic scapes, and a few of last seasons potatoes. Which means it’s time for kilt lettuce! I don’t know for sure,...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 19, 2018 | Appalachian, dogs, Hiking, Nature
We’re fortunate to live just a mile from Pisgah National Forest. Almost every day after work I head to the woods for a hike with Thistle. On the weekends, my husband comes along and we go even further afield. Hiking not only provides Thistle and I with exercise, it...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 12, 2018 | Appalachian, History, Nature, Uncategorized, Waiting
We’ve been complaining lately about the weather. I know, I know, everyone does that ALL the time. But spring this year has really been a roller coaster ride. Windows open. Windows closed. Coats off. Coats, hats, and gloves back on. I was thinking the weather...
