I am from the mountains; from Lunchables and Deer Jerky.
I am from close friends and even closer family.
I am from fried chicken and roast beef, from banana pudding and potato salad.
I am from my mommy, named Betty but goes by Susie, my daddy, kind to everyone because he was raised that way, form my mamaw Bulah and my papaw James.
I am from…Read More

Although people of our region and some of the surrounding regions, we may face hard times but no matter what we have thrown at us, us as people of appalachia still some how can always fins something to be thankful for around this time of year whether it be family and friends or whatever it may be. I believe that Thanksgiving is a cultural…Read More

A very cultural tradition in our family for Thanksgiving is dressing up and going to play ball after everybody eats. A very cultural tradition in our family for Christmas is dressing up and going to 1 of the family members house and open gifts and have a big family Dinner.

Although people of our region and some of the surrounding regions, we may face hard times but no matter what we have thrown at us, us as people of appalachia still some how can always fins something to be thankful for around this time of year whether it be family and friends or whatever it may be. I believe that Thanksgiving is a cultural…Read More

Although people of our region and some of the surrounding regions, we may face hard times but no matter what we have thrown at us, us as people of appalachia still some how can always fins something to be thankful for around this time of year whether it be family and friends or whatever it may be. I believe that Thanksgiving is a cultural…Read More

Our family Thanksgiving isn’t anything special, it’s basic and ordinary. We fix traditional food, such as; turkey, ham, pumpkin pie, etc… I believe this tradition, known as ThanksGiving is special. I think it brings culture and families together. Bulking up for winter and hitting new PR’s is my tradition during the Thanks Giving holiday.

After watching “American Hollow” I have noticed a few things both good and bad. A couple of the good are that the spirit of the appalachian people is very strong and that we are very strong willed. It has also become evident that we are “Jack’s of all trades.” Secondly, I also noticed a few things that many of us see on a daily basis, for example…Read More

Two positive aspects regarding the documentary, The American Hollow are; shows many differential types of cultures and gives a prime example of how many people live. Two negative aspects of this documentary are; it mostly shows the negativity bout the culture. It doesnt show the wide variety of the people there. It only shows the ones who at…Read More

Two positive aspects regarding the documentary, The American Hollow are; shows many differential types of cultures and gives a prime example of how many people live. Two negative aspects of this documentary are; it mostly shows the negativity bout the culture. It doesnt show the wide variety of the people there. It only shows the ones who at…Read More

Hola mi llamo Cameron Clem. Tengo dieci siete anos. Soy de Harlan Ky. En mi familia, somos tres. me gusta dormir, No me gusta escuela. vivo con madre. Mi madre is inteligent. Mi tio le gusta ver futbol. Mi papa es 43. adios

Hola, mi nombre es Jami. Vive en Drift, Kentucky. Asisto South Floyd High School. Para desayuno me gusta comer tocino, huevos y pan tostado. Para almuerzo me gusta comer mantequilla y gelatina sándwiches. Y para la cena me gusta comer hamburguesas y beber agua. Para le cena del Dia de Accion de gracias, mi familia come pavo, ensalada de papas, y…Read More

I am from Cawood Kentucky, from playing basketball and fishing.
I am from a small community and hanging out with friends.
I am from the mountains, and the trees in the back yard.
I am from waking up in the mornings and eating breakfast, from fighting with my siblings.
I am from long mornings trying to stay awake and going out to eat…Read More

WHERE IM FROM

I am from coal being mined deep underground to the sun as it peaks over the mountain tops.
I am from dirt roads and handshakes.
I am from the apple tree in the back yard, the rose bush at the bottom of the driveway.
I am from mamaw’s breakfast on Sunday morning to cornbread and soup beans in the evening.
I am from the box of papaws…Read More