Neck of the Woods

The Relentless March of Time

We don’t consciously noodle on the subject of time because we’re so consumed with living life. However, as time passes, we certainly comprehend what “time marching on” feels like.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Neck of the Woods, Relationships, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on March 24, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.

Merry Christmas!

Let’s see if I can paint a quick picture of my Christmas morning …

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A decorated table with a Christmas tree and a nativity scene image, celebrating the spirit of the holiday season

High Country’s Glorious Autumn

The blessings tied to living in the Appalachians are many, but perhaps none rival the change of seasons from summer to fall.

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Trials, Tribulations & Blessings of Christmas Tree Lights

As grateful as I am that our charmingly decorated Christmas tree is drinking water like a thirsty cow during hot summer months and not dropping any of its needles, a pass by the Fraser Fir this morning hastened a case of the heebie-jeebies

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Christmas Trees

In Praise of AM Radio

I love AM radio. Always have. Always will. As far back as I can remember, AM radio played a special part in my life. For most of the mid-to-late 1960s, I received a late-night

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Neck of the Woods, The Written Word, Way of Life on April 19, 2021 by LSomerbyCooke.
In Praise of AM Radio

High Country Life

Living in the Appalachians is a beautiful thing. I appreciate the appeal of warm-weather locales and big-city bustle and amenities. Having been there, done both, there is something matchlessly special about residing in the mountains and sharing these beautiful surroundings with the folks living in these parts.

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Scenery High Country