Appalachian Thursday – Signs of Autumn

Fall is my favorite time of year. And as I get out and take Thistle for walks, or write with the windows open, I’m definitely seeing signs that it’s right around the corner. Now that it’s September, I thought I’d take a moment to list some of my favorite blessings of...

Filling the Well

Sometimes it’s not about writing or marketing or promoting. Sometimes it’s just about BEING so you can fill the well and have something to say once again. Living life, enjoying family. Hope you get the chance to take time to do the same. Porch-sitting at...

Appalachian Thursday–My WV Heritage

I unfortunately missed the 2016 meeting of the French Creek Pioneers, but did get copies of the booklet printed for the occasion along with a reproduction of the original 1916 souvenir booklet. Talk about a literary treasure! There are sections for several of the key...

Pierced Ears and Suffering

My five-year-old niece got her ears pierced yesterday. Today is her first day of kindergarten and while school shopping on Sunday, the time seemed right. The lady in charge of piercing did a great job of sneaking up on that first ear, but the second . . . let’s...