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

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

WHERE I’M FROM
I am from mamaws home cookin’, from John Deer and Honda
I am from the garden down the hill
I am from the apple tree in the front yard
I am from huntin’ and fishin’, from mom and dad and the nease’s
I am from the backwoods play ground that children now know better than I do, from a small quiet holler to the next one over
From…Read More

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WHERE I’M FROM
I am from my moms great breakfast, from eggs and sausages.
I am from the green grass in my backyard.
I am from the rose bush, the maple tree.
I am from sports and smarts and from Joseph and Sonya and the Simmons.
I am from the cockiness and talented.
From greatness and skilled.
I am from the great God.
I’m from Alabama, Mac &…Read More

Where I’m from
I’m from the iron and sweat, and the hot summers of which i was born.
I am from the bruises and cuts, the grass and mud that stains me.
From the late Friday nights that never last, that never seem to come to past.
I am the fire that burns bright to others, that maybe they catch flame.
The determination and grit that makes me who I…Read More

WHERE I’M FROM
I am from mamaws home cookin’, from John Deer and Honda
I am from the garden down the hill
I am from the apple tree in the front yard
I am from huntin’ and fishin’, from mom and dad and the nease’s
I am from the backwoods play ground that children now know better than I do, from a small quiet holler to the next one over
From Santa…Read More