Tag Archives: southern

A Song of Unity from Long Ago

Posted on August 19, 2019 by

A man was enjoying the freedom found in the wilderness of the young nation of America. He was living any way he wanted to, not having a moral compass, but doing what he wanted, when he wanted, regardless of any … Continue reading →

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The Life and Legacy of H. R. W. Hill

Posted on November 20, 2015 by

“I want my negroes [sic] well treated. But for Abolitionism, I should have been able to do more for them.” Continue reading →

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When Frost Falls on the Kudzu

Posted on September 18, 2015 by

It’s difficult to guard the landscape of our hearts from the invasive vines of time. Continue reading →

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Christmas with Boiled Custard: I’ll Have Mine with Calf Slobbers!

Posted on December 27, 2013 by

One of the ancient Christmas traditions in our family, living near the south bank of the North Fork of the Holston River, in Scott County, Virginia, was to gather in at the old family homeplace.  Granddaddy Ketron was still living … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Appalachia, Part One: Mountaineers are Always Free!

Posted on December 6, 2013 by

I am taken with the stories of the settlement of my home region in the early history of the United States.  The mountains became a home of hope for many who were getting away from something worse somewhere else.  Their … Continue reading →

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