Just imagine a misty morning in the mountains. You may see birds flying in the clouds painted beautiful colors by the dawn, and you hear...

Have you ever had a smell instantly remind you of something? The smell of a freshly dug sassafras root, dirt and all, is the smell of...

If you’re not from the Appalachian region, you may not know what Decoration Day means. On the outside, it’s simply when family members...

The first time I saw a picture of my great-great-great grandparents, my heart did a little flip-flop because the big photo was so eerie....

Around here, we generally check the almanac to see what sign we’re in. Huh? You may be wondering what in the world I’m talking about. If...

The first time I met Earl, he greeted me with a big smile and said “I know who you are, cousin!” I was not totally sure about how we were...

If my great-grandmother Grindstaff were still alive, she probably would be a little hesitant if I asked to write a story about her. She’d...

My first Whispers of the Past story will be on my great-great Aunt Nina Abbott. I’ve titled this post Aunt Nina, because this is what...

I have been brainstorming a biography series of posts for quite a while. One of my main objectives in my life is to never forget people...