George Parris recently sent me his daddy's memoir about growing up in Smokemont. The above account of life without electricity was on the first page.…
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13 Jul 2023
Jar Flies
About a week ago, I noticed a symphony of jar flies coming from the trees around the backyard. It made me smile. I missed the…
7 Jul 2023
Queen Anne’s Lace
This time of year, Queen Anne’s Lace blooms in the pastures and fields back home in Haywood County. Delicate white doily flower heads dot every…
4 Jul 2023
Independence Day
Happy 4th, y’all! I woke up in a good mood. Independence Day does that to me. It is my favorite holiday. Summertime, cookouts, fireworks, and…
29 Jun 2023
Moonshine
The above photo is of Mamaw Cochran with her siblings. Starting from the left is Aunt Bessie, Aunt Alice, Uncle Walker, and Aunt Persia. Mamaw…
Hey there! I’m Cassie Clark, a Carolina girl who grew up in two towns on opposite sides of North Carolina. My family has lived here for 8 generations, so my love for my home state is something I got honest. I’m passionate about sharing all the things that make North Carolina living so sweet – the history, the great outdoors, the culture, and the laidback lifestyle. That’s what Where the Dogwood Blooms is all about. It’s my love song to life in the Old North State; an ode to sunshine & hurricanes.
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