A cultural thing we do during Christmas is that we discuss why we celebrate Christmas. We talk about the how it came to be and why we do what we so on Christmas day.

A usual thing that we do is that we help my Aunt Lisa hang up her Christmas lights and decorate her yard. We put up lights, blow-up decorations, and the wooden cut-outs of Santa and…Read More

My review of “American Hollow”

I believe that this movie portrays the Appalachian life very vividly. Yes, it maybe stereotypical, but it is true for most places. Not all, but MOST.

Now I will say that the language that was used in the movie was very strong. They did not punish the boy like he needed to be. Even though he was 18, he did not need…Read More

WHERE I’M FROM

I am from four-wheelers, from home cooked meals and dirt in the garden.

I am from the cold creek beside the house, rock slick under my feet.

I am from the woods, the squirrels that you hear running through the leaves and the deer playing in the fields.

I am from the sarcasm of Aunt Lisa and the laughter among cousins Bradley…Read More