And with the new year and the topic of thresholds one also must mention beaches being neither land nor sea. This brings me to the[Read More…]
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JH Dis Debar‘s Homesite St. Clara Community & Surrounding AreaSt. Clara is a small rural community with enormous historical significance. It is located about 17.6[Read More…]
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As I said in last week’s article January gets its name from the two-faced Roman god Janus. Janus was a guardian of thresholds such as[Read More…]
Historically Speaking
Historically SpeakingBy Patricia Harris ,President, DC Historical Society ORIGINS OFPOPULAR DODD. CO.SURNAMES As some of you may know, I worked as a professional genealogist for[Read More…]
WV Extension Service
If you are interested in BQA, contact the host agent for any details beyond what is listed here.February 9– 5:30 p.m. Junior Town Hall Barbour[Read More…]
The Weekly Shaman
January is named after the two faced Roaman god Janus who was known to have tow faces, one looking at the past and one looking[Read More…]
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APPALACHIAN NEW YEARTRADITIONS “Lang Mae yur lum reek wae ither folks coal,” says the old Scots-Irish New Year toast. Translated, it means, “May the fire[Read More…]
TheWeekly Shaman by Chris Friend
The version of the Christmas spider I liked was the one that involved the holy family trying to escape Herod’s soldiers, Who were sent out[Read More…]
Historically Speaking
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES FROM DODDRIDGE COUNTY PART – 2 DODDRIDGE COUNTY COURTHOUSEChristmas is past and New Year’s Day is around the corner. Last week’s article on[Read More…]
The Historically Speaking
CHRISTMAS MEMORIESFROM DODDRIDGE COUNTY This year as we all prepare for that special time of the year when family gatherings become a time for reminiscing,[Read More…]