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

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

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

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