Time stands still every time I have the opportunity to spend time in this historic mansion. Lewis County, West Virginia is one of a few communities that have taken on the major task of making one of their county’s most historic buildings useful in modern times. The Louis Bennett Memorial Public Library is a grandContinueContinue reading “The 1800’s Mansion on the Hill, The Lewis County Library,Weston WV”
Monthly Archives: January 2016
Snowy Farm Mornings With The Mares
The one thing that I still miss about the farm is the silent snowy mornings. Moving to town has its advantages in snowy weather… streets get cleared a lot faster and the grocery is a lot closer but something is just not the same, let me explain. When you own livestock you never get aContinueContinue reading “Snowy Farm Mornings With The Mares”
Lives of Service, The Gulf War and Americorps
While today ( Jan 17th) is the 25th anniversary of the Bombing of Baghdad and the official start of what was the Gulf War. My family’s service to America comes to mind. My husband served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves for ten years from the age of 17 to 27 serving in theContinueContinue reading “Lives of Service, The Gulf War and Americorps”
Poblano Peppers and Home Canned Chili Verde.
Last year after our move, I was finally able to get a small garden in the back yard. The year was rainy and not everything that I planted grew well but the peppers seemed to like the wet, hot weather. I had wanted to add chili peppers to our garden for a couple of yearsContinueContinue reading “Poblano Peppers and Home Canned Chili Verde.”
Adventures of Pruning an Old Grape Vine.
Over the last 25 years trying to live close to the land in West Virginia, I have had several adventures with grape vines. I love the vines for their wildness. I sometimes wonder if the wild muscadine vines here are kin to roaches or coyotes because of their staying power. I think one day they will takeContinueContinue reading “Adventures of Pruning an Old Grape Vine.”
Believe Me, I am not a Journalist!
I had the great fortune in the last 12 months to work with the crew of Silent Crow Arts Production Company. These are the people who work very hard to make the television shows The Barnwood Builders and many others like the Deadliest Catch. After working with the cast and crew last summer I have been ableContinueContinue reading “Believe Me, I am not a Journalist!”
Mountain Mama Reads and Writes 