Tag: people
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You Might Get “Yes”
My wife’s former co-worker passed away recently. She was a kind and gracious lady, a native of Holland, who moved to America to marry her love, and settle in the Baptist Valley section of Tazewell County, VA. She had skills that made her a natural in her job as part of the program that paid…
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A Father’s Day Excursus
The thing I remember about my own dad is that sometimes I got to sit next to him or on his lap and get involved in whatever he was doing. I think kids look up to adults for such modeling and formative behaviors. I mean it’s not always innocent. Daddy gave me a cigarette when…
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Tell It, Preacher!
So I have to put this down to type. I have a story to tell. Sit back and enjoy this one. As many of you know, I had a very tough time making a decision as to whether to go or stay in the old United Methodist Church. There was a lot of wrangling and…
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Changing Culture in the Mountains
I don’t really know what compelled my ancestors to seek out a place as far back up the holler as they could get to scrape out an existence. Were they running from something or someone? Were they just plumb tuckered out at dealing with people? Were they living out a calling of some kind to…
Back Up the Holler 