Amy’s story “Grandpa Told Me Stories,” recounts how her grandfather inspired her and told her stories about the mountains, local culture and history. (Background music: “A Rose in a Fire”). Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is Brenda Deyton of…
The show begins with Amy’s story “Biscuits, Gravy and Tortillas,” in which she shares her memories of her mother’s homemade biscuits and gravy and the tortillas her mother-in-law made. “Daydream Believer” accompanies the story. On Creative Corner,…
Today Amy talks about the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, its history and scenery. She ends her segment by reading Kilmer’s poem “Trees.” (Background music: “Appalachian Sunrise”). On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks with Katie Gaddis, a student at NC…
Amy’s story “Lost in the Museum” tells of an adventure she and her siblings had when her brother got lost in the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. “Deeper Blue” accompanies the story. On Creative Corner, Doreyl once again hosts Mary Jo…
The show begins with Amy sharing her memories of how the women in her family wore dresses and when pants came into style. “Ancient of Days” accompanies the story. On Creative Corner, Doreyl's guest is again Mary Jo Hooper Cobb. This week Mary shares…
Amy’s story “Within the Groundhog’s Shadow,” is about "Willie" a groundhog that lived in a hole near her aunt’s house. “Circle” accompanies the story. Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is Mary Jo Hooper Cobb, who talks about her life growing up in…
Amy begins the show with a special story for Valentine’s Day, “A Declaration of Love,” tells of her engagement to Robert Garza, Jr. The story is accompanied by “Deeper Blue.” On Creative Corner, Doreyl hosts Sandra Seibert of Sylva, a 3-D printer…
Amy’s story “Water Buckets and Dippers” begins the show with her memories of how her family got water from a spring. “Appalachian Sunrise” accompanies the story. On Creative Corner, Doreyl welcomes back Jessie Swigger, a history professor at Western…
The show begins with Amy’s story “Churning Butter,” in which she shares her memories of how she and her siblings churned butter at their grandparents’ old home. “Here Comes the Sun” accompanies the story. Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is Terry…
Amy’s story “Rich Earth, Wood Smoke & Raindrops,” tells how particular smells stir up memories of her childhood in the mountains. “The Old Wood Burning Stove” by the Company Store follows the interview. On Creative Corner, Doreyl hosts Jessie…