by Jerry Ison | Mar 20, 2019 | History and Culture
Spring! Ah Spring! I love Spring. I love the word Spring. I love every little thing about Spring. To me, it is the beginning of a new, wonderful and beautiful period that is all too brief. “Spring. How I love thee, let me count the ways…” Oops, Sorry Em....
by Jerry Ison | Mar 7, 2019 | Places to see and people to meet
I gotta admit, I stole that title from a Dolly Parton song of the same name. One of my many, many favorite Dolly songs. As a matter of fact, every time I see wildflowers, I think of her. They have so much in common. They both thrive in the Mountains, are very...
by Sarah Smith | Apr 18, 2018 | History and Culture
The dawning of color in late winter has always been a sure sign to the Appalachian people that spring is soon on its way. The hardy leaves of blue flag irises pushing up through the snow, and the stalks of daffodils extending through the cold soil can be a welcomed...
