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Tag Archives: Western North Carolina
One Trip Every Month: Cathedral of Trees
“I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree” ~ Joyce Kilmer Of all the years we lived in Western North Carolina and hiked the trails surrounding us, we had never been to the Joyce … Continue reading
Posted in Musings, Summer, Travel
Tagged hiking, Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, nature, One Trip Every Month, poetry, Ron Mayhew Photography, Western North Carolina
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Beating the Heat
“We grew up around the creek. We wanted to ensure it would be around for years to come for other people to enjoy.” ~ Margaux Isaksen One way to beat the heat this summer is to head for the river … Continue reading
Posted in Musings, Summer, Travel
Tagged Deep Creek, family, Smoky Mountain National Park, tubing, vacation, Western North Carolina
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Through a Child’s Eyes
“All mountain landscapes hold stories: the ones we read, the ones we dream, and the ones we create. The Alpinist ~ Michael Kennedy As we sat on the porch swing of the log cabin, one of my grandsons watched as … Continue reading
Posted in Musings, Travel
Tagged Blue Ridge Mountain, family, family traditions, funerals, log cabins, North Carolina, nostalgia, Western North Carolina
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Sustaining Culture through Weaving ~ from North Carolina to Bali
” Nature uses only the longest threads to weave her patterns, so that each small piece of her fabric reveals the organization of the entire tapestry.” ~ Richard P. Feynman My love affair with textiles began in 1976 when we … Continue reading