I grew up watching my Granny live what I now recognize as mountain ways. Years later, genealogy led me from her East Tennessee roots to German miners and ironworkers, Germanna, and an iron forge on Piney Creek. This is part of my family story, and part of why preserving Appalachian stories matters so much to me. ❤️

Hearts of Appalachia just turned ONE! Can you believe it’s already been a whole year since we started this little dream on a shoestring?...

Some folks preach with words. My papa preached with cedar, river water, and a twinkle in his eye. He didn’t always go to church, but he...

For as long as I can remember, I've had a deep yearning to live in the Appalachia mountains. There's just something about the rugged...

I'd like to share something that's been close to my heart. While I knew my Granny hailed from the mountains, the stories about her...

I found this on Facebook and felt it as really worth sharing... ( Me, Myself & Spirit ) "You work 8 hours to live 4. You work 6 days to...

As I sit here, contemplating my roots and where my ancestors come from, I am struck by a realization that both sides of my paternal...