by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 28, 2016 | Appalachian, Family, Memories
I have fond memories of the power going out when I was a kid growing up on a farm in WV. I was reminiscing with my mother about one winter outage when I was particularly delighted because we got to play cards by lantern light, keep a fire going in the fireplace ALL...
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...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jun 18, 2015 | Appalachian, Family, Love, Memories, Miracles
During this last trip back to the farm in West Virginia, Dad let me gather up old photos and letters so I can preserve them. A wooden box probably isn’t the best container! I’ve sifted through them and am really looking forward to putting everything into...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Nov 20, 2013 | Appalachian, Family, Nature, Reading, Thistle
Monday I took Thistle for her evening hike. I think there was a low pressure system moving in because both of us were feeling spry. As we circled around to the trail back down to the car I had an urge to cut loose and just run down that hill. So I did. And as I ran,...
