The first years of my life were kept warm by a woodstove. If I close my eyes, I can still see Papaw bent over, loading…
#appalachia
10 Oct 2025
The Blue Ridge Parkway
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve driven the Blue Ridge Parkway—hundreds, maybe even thousands.
5 Sep 2025
A Few Days Home in WNC
Belle and I went home to Canton in July. Sadly, it wasn’t for pleasure. There were things in Mamaw and Papaw’s house I knew I…
12 Aug 2025
Fire on the Mountain
"Fire on the mountain!" I heard it long before I knew it was a song lyric. Mamaw said it. Papaw said it. Daddy said it.…






