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- Educated People Do Not Speak Like That: A Reflection on Gettin’ Above My Raisin’
Growing up in the Appalachian region I never read books whose characters talked like me. Early on, stories, for… - Big Ol’ Oak
This giant oak tree in my yard is the tallest in the entire neighbourhood. It towers over my house,… - Response: Advocacy groups supporting legislation to make cockfighting a felony in Kentucky
By Jim Keen, DVM, PhD Re: Advocacy groups supporting legislation to make cockfighting a felony in Kentucky, by Russ… - Within Appalachia
“Within Appalachia” It is within these mountains which I reside, That I find peace. Peace within the tallest oak… - Porches
Porches Where I sit, a pipeline’s going in No stopping it No liking it Powers that be Players all… - Jo Ann’s Corner: Appalachia in Spring
By Jo Ann Bullard Good morning. Welcome to Jo Ann’s Virtual Café 2024. Come on in and help yourself…
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