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Making Apple Butter and Memories
Growing up in the Appalachians meant living close to the land and even closer to family. The hills rolled like old stories, and every season had its own rhythm. But …
Family
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My Last Conversation With My Dad
For years I’ve jokingly told people that Dale Earnhardt and Conway Twitty were my heroes. But the truth is, my Dad has always been my hero. Dad passed away this …
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Friday Nights
When I was a kid, the days at school seemed to drag by as slowly as a snail crossing a highway. I believe time slowed down during the hours of …
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Playing Cards With Dad
On these cold February evenings when it’s too chilly to sit outside on the porch, I think back to the same kinds of evenings in the late ’80s and early …