The Hiawassee Purchase

The history in this area just fascinates me and fortunately I have a friend that is native born and likes it when I do some research to talk about here. In the recollections of Jack Hilderbrand in the summer of 1908, he recounts how his father was sent here by the...

TEARS, A ROSE AND FAITH

Although we have had a few chilly nights, some of my spring planting is well under way.  I am not a farmer type, my veggie area is limited to hot peppers most years.  I love my flowers and here in our mountains they will grow like crazy with little help. As...