by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
I’m at home in West Virginia this week to spend Mother’s Day with my mom and visit with my dad. Which means you’re getting a re-post related to mother’s and daughters . . . Maybe mom and I will tackle a couple of these! I was winding down the...
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...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
My grandmother loved talking about whether March came in like a lion or lamb. The idea being that if the month roars in on March 1 with wind and heavy weather, then the last day of the month will be calm and pleasant. I was worried earlier today, with mild...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
I suppose it’s odd to feel sentimental about trash. Even so, I caught a whiff of burning paper the other day and was transported back to childhood days and the chore of burning the household trash. There wasn’t a trash pick-up service for a farm way out in...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
I keep hearing folks admonish the world to stop focusing on presents and holiday trappings. Rather, focus on the reason for the season. Which is Jesus, right? Except I think we get mixed up about the reason for the season. I mean, what would Christmas look like if it...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Are you ready? Tree lights twinkle in the window, I’ve finished my shopping, made a pan of fudge, even sent out some actual Christmas cards . . . I guess I’m ready. Do you remember Christmas Eve when you were a kid? Lying in bed, eyes wide open, listening...
