Come A Runnin’ Youngin’! And 5 Other Expressions To Love

The way folks talk is one of my favorite things about our little part of the Southern Appalachians. It’s not just the accent. In a place where our Scottish and Irish ancestors settled centuries ago, it’s the words and sayings (meaning expressions) folks use that just feels like home.  These colloquialisms can sometimes cause confusion. …

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Everybody has a Great Story To Tell

Everybody Has Great Story To Tell It’s been one year since Farmhouse Front Porch by Kelly Writing was launched. In honor of our anniversary, I wanted to reintroduce myself to our readers with few stories from my history, and let you know that I’m available to help write your family stories and memories too! Family …

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There’s Something Special about Our Scrapbook Christmas Tree

There’s Something Special about Our Scrapbook Christmas Tree It’s beautiful.  Flocked branches, glistening red, silver, and gold ornaments. Strategically placed and evenly spaced branches of holly.  Twinkling white lights. A gorgeous sparkling star on top. It’s beautiful. I’m sure. In someone else’s living room. That’s my dream Christmas tree… not what our family’s Christmas tree …

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