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Jo Ann’s Corner: The Spirit of Spring
Good morning. Welcome to Jo Ann's Virtual Café 2023. Come on in and help yourself to a breakfast beverage. Let’s talk. Well, it’s finally here. It’s Spring. Joe has a…
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I Must Die within Sight of the Mountains by Paradis Perdu (Charles Richey)
I must die within sight of the mountains Those rippling shoulders of God Lowered down to the mournful strains Of a fiddler on fresh turned sod. Where the blush of…
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Banjo’s Tales of Creeks, Creatures and Witches
The Banks of Lick Creek are Sacred Ground. Imagine, if you will, it is May in the year 1432. You are a young Cherokee woman (or young man), about 15…
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Folk Tale by Sydney Hamilton
Can you imagine… -the old lady who lived in a shoe? Not looking like me or you- Talking only crazy, talking to who? -an attic full of mice, One ran…
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Jo Ann’s Corner: A Thanksgiving Story
Good morning. Welcome to Jo Ann's Virtual Café 2022. Come on in and help yourself to a breakfast beverage. Let’s talk. Miss Josie is fixing biscuits and gravy, biscuits with…
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Jo Ann’s Corner: The Legend of Otisville & Life Lessons
Good morning, my friend. Welcome to Jo Ann's Virtual Café 2022. Come on in and help yourself to a breakfast beverage. Let’s talk. Joe has a story. In Appalachia, there…
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Impermanence by Paradis Perdu (Charles Richey)
See holly berries’ Orange blush under azure October skies. Change.
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“By and By” by Sydney Hamilton
I stood on that knob, fluttered up and screamin’ like a bird, tears thicker than butter, I know that mountain cat could hear me. Mercier to Maine, I know these…
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Fall Folklore: Signs of a Harsh Winter
Summer 2022 is just about over and I don't know about you, but I am always excited to see the arrival of Autumn. The vibrant colors of the fall foliage…
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Mountain Folk Forage: Broadleaf Plantain
**Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, nor do I pretend to be. This article is informative and only covers the traditional uses for edible plants commonly found in the Appalachian…