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Last Light on the Mountain
Around 7 o’clock this evening I walked next door to drop off the dinner I’d made for my parents.
Morning Fog
Woke up to fog sitting on the mountain above our holler this morning. · 1 min read
Autumn Colors on the Way to Ashcamp
We made a quick run to the Dollar General near Ashcamp yesterday, and I couldn't keep my phone in my pocket. The autumn colors are finally showing here in the mountains. · 1 min read
Just Taking a Breath on the Bridge
Last Thursday, I was at my aunt’s place in Elkhorn City, helping her set up a mesh network so the internet would reach both her house and her garage. · 2 min read
Fall Is Taking Its Time
Yesterday I took a short walk, hoping to see the mountains in full fall color. Not yet. · 1 min read
October Already?
I can't believe October is already here. Where did the whole month of September go? I swear I blinked, and the calendar flipped on me. · 1 min read
At 10 yesterday morning, two deer walked through our yard, right between my house and my parents’ house. I didn’t see it happen. My Ring did. Keep reading
A Foggy Morning on a New 460 Highway
On my way to my appointment at Pikeville Medical Center. Hit some fog on the new 460 — Brandon Rowe and Brent Coleman Memorial Highway. · 1 min read
Mountain Horses
Took a ride up to the top of the mountain in a Kawasaki Teryx on June 15th, and ran into this herd just hanging out up there. · 1 min read
I took this photo last week in my lovely small hometown by the bridge. Keep reading
Wild violets taking over the yard like they own the place. That deep purple against all that green is pure Appalachian spring. Keep reading
“Three central components of subjective well-being were considered: life satisfaction, positive emotional states, and negative emotional states.” - Dr. Keep reading
Dinner’s on the stove. I looked out the window and saw everything buried under a fresh blanket of snow. The trees and the fence line — quiet and white. Keep reading
Drove through the scenic New U. S. Keep reading
Always wondered if water filters actually work. Keep reading
My dad just got Starlink, and we might hook it up today. I’m excited to see how well it works in our corner of Appalachia. Keep reading
Wow, I looked at the window just now, and guess what? It is SNOWING! Big flakes!!!
What a snowy wonderland—it’s 11 degrees! ❄️ I know I am weird because I’m drinking a cold mocha almond latte. 🧋It’s a mood! Keep reading