Amy’s story “How Pumpkintown Got Its Name” opens the show, talking about Billy Woodard and corn shucking in the Pumpkintown area of Jackson County. “Great is the Lord” accompanies the story. On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks with Betty Brown once…
Amy begins the show with “Falling in Love with the Mountains,” sharing some of her memories of growing up in the mountains and describing the motivation for founding Catch the Spirit of Appalachia. “The Offering” accompanies the story. On Creative…
Amy opens the show with “Yummmm…Apple Butter,” in which she remembers her family making apple butter and describes how to make apple butter using traditional methods. “My Soul Follows Hard After Thee” accompanies the story. On Creative Corner, Doreyl…
The show begins with Amy’s story “Old Time Love Charms,” in which she recounts some traditional sayings about finding your true love. “Try to Remember” by Ron Smith accompanies the story, and it is followed by “Pretty Peggy-O” by Jim Taylor. Doreyl’s…
Amy opens the show with her story “Riddles of Old,” recounting some of the riddles she heard from her grandfather as a child. “If I Only Had a Brain” accompanies the story. On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks with Betty Brown, who talks about her new…
The show begins with Amy’s story “It’s Just Precious, Isn’t It?,” which is about her aunts Lillie and Cora and their hair. “I See the Lord” accompanies the story. Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is Isabelle Cable, who worked in the Swain County…
Amy begins the show with her story “Marigolds and Zinnias,” remembering how her mother planted these flowers every year. The story is accompanied by “Almost Home.” On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks with Ronnie Carpenter of Robbinsville. He grew up in…
This week’s program is a tribute to Victoria A. Casey McDonald, who passed away on August 17. The show begins with Amy’s memories of her friendship with Victoria and their work on various projects. After Amy’s segment, Norma Clayton tells of how she…
The show begins with Amy’s story “I Heered Him A’ Callin,” which tells about how her grandfather was baptized at the age of 75 in the Tuckasegee River. “It Is Well With My Soul” accompanies the story. On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks again with Judy…
Amy begins with “More Wise Old Sayings,” which continues her recollections of sayings she heard while growing up in the mountains. The story is accompanied by “The Offering.” Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is Judy Carpenter of Stecoah. She talks…