Blind Pig & The Acorn

Spreading The June Love

It's time to spread the love for the month of June. Each comment you leave truly makes the Blind Pig a better place to visit-and I thank you!

Janet, Just Jackie, Miss Cindy, Brenda Kay Ledford, Osagebluff Quilter, Warren, David Templeton, Martina, Glenda Beall, Fencepost, Rick's Whitetail Woods, B. Ruth, Vicki Lane, Eva Nell Mull Wike, Ph.D., Wanda, Lynn Legge, Pat in East TN, Jen, Sandra, Sheryl Paul, Kenneth M. Roper, Anastasia, Mike McLain, Nancy Simpson, Mamabug, Kat, Lonnie Dockery, Canned Quilter, Jim Casada, Don Casada, Charline, Bradley, Uncle Al, Teresa, Luann, Ethel, Melissa P Misplaced Southerner, Wanda Devers, Donna W, PinnacleCreek, Suzi Phillips, RB, Lise, Mary Shipman, Shirla, Glynda, Sue Crane, Gary Powell, Baking Barb, Charlotte, Elizabeth K, Susie Swanson, Wayne Newton, NCMountainWoman, Tea4Too, Ron Banks, Tim Mc, Nancy M., Brenda 'Okie in Colorado, Carol Isler, Bill Burnett, Madge, Kimberly, Ed Ammons, Ethelene Dyer Jones, Patty Hall, Karen Larsen, Linda Kerlin, Alica Happily Married To The Cows, Sandy Kalvaitis, Belva, Larry Proffitt, Darlene LaRoche, Jen Y, Dale Anderson, Pamela Moore, John, Marianne, Paul Certo, Bob Aufdemberge, Dolores Barton, Rachelle at Nanatahala Farms and Nursery, Angie Siddall, Kathryn Magendie, Judy Mincey, Sallie Covolo, Garland Davis, Tim Cuthbertson, Clint, Carol Killian, Quinn, Steve, Bill Dotson, Granny Pam, Susan Casada, Marylou Sweat, BF, Gorges Smythe, Jeanna Morgan, Richard Beauchamp, Charles Ron Perry Sr., Dorothy, MmWriter1, Special Ed, Sally K- North Coast Muse, Mary Rutherford, Aunt Ruth, Lewis, Julie at Elisharose, Barb Johnson, Rose C, Laura Williams Musing,  Paul from Saltcreek Life, Granny Sue, Dorothy Sanderson, Laurie Stone, Stephen Ammons, Barbara Gantt, Jose' Luis, Smallgood, Joe Mode, Joy Newer, Jackie at Syrup and Biscuits, Peggy Lambert, Cheryl Soehl, Rush, Charlotte Woody, Sheila Bergeron, Rooney Floyd, Sandy, Harold Ammons, Cyndi, Connie Arnold, Stephen Hummel, James, Barbara Taylor Woodall, Leo at Cottage at the Crossroads, BJ Moore, Tulsa Jack, Dusty, Ruthie Miller, Sunni Green, John Dilbeck, Wanda, Leon, Gatlinburg Travel, NormaJean Nelson, Tiger, Jerry Finley, Robert Loftis, Phyllis, Sandy Carlson, Robin Naneix, Brian Angell, Ken and Jan Kuhlmann, Judith Curry, Halyna, Marilyn Shank, Michael, Tony Maynard, John Reese, Paula Rhodarmer, Sam Ensley, Lisa at Two Bears Farm, Penny, Darlene Debty Kimsey, Jennifer In Or, Nancy L. Sparks, Jolie at Actin' Up With Books, Desi, Missy Steiger, Deborah Stroup, Lydia B, Jo S. Kittinger, Wilma Acree, Cindy Boggs, Kerry Aradhya, Sherry Whitaker, Dave, Donna Godfrey, Marcia Campbell, Carol Blanton, Bob and Inez Jones, Garthea Henson, Charles Fletcher, Dedra, Nina Chastain, Art Murphy, Debora Worley, Leigh, Jessey, Mama Crow, Howland, Jerry E. Beuterbaugh, Paula, Greta Koehl, Carynverell, Bob Dalsemer, Gordy, Bro. James, Kay Dallas, Shannon, Marilyn, Pollie Robinson, Bobbyredsgirl02, and Judith.

---------------------------

Recently, I made the best bread and butter pickles I've ever made-actually I think they're the best I've ever tasted too. I thought a small jar of them would make a dandy prize for the month of June. And the winner is...

Barbara Gantt! Hope you like pickles Barbara : )

Don't forget to click on a commenter's name above and go for a visit (all the ones in orange have a website of their own) I know you'll be glad you did!

Coming soon-the recipe for the pickles!

Tipper

Subscribe for free to Blind Pig And The Acorn by Email

Spreading The Love For May - And The Scarecrow Winner

 

It's time to spread the love for the month of May. Each comment you leave makes the Blind Pig a better place to visit-and I thank you for that!

Janet, Just Jackie, Miss Cindy, Brenda Kay Ledford, Osagebluff Quilter, Warren, David Templeton, Martina, Glenda Beall, Fencepost, Rick's Whitetail Woods, B. Ruth, Vicki Lane, Eva Nell Mull Wike, Ph.D., Wanda, Lynn Legge, Pat in East TN, Jen, Sandra, Sheryl Paul, Kenneth M. Roper, Anastasia, Mike McLain, Nancy Simpson, Mamabug, Kat, Lonnie Dockery, Canned Quilter, Jim Casada, Don Casada, Charline, Bradley, Uncle Al, Teresa, Luann, Ethel, Melissa P Misplaced Southerner, Wanda Devers, Donna W, Janet Pressley, PinnacleCreek, Suzi Phillips, Debby Brown, RB, Lise, Mary Shipman, Shirla, Glynda, Sue Crane, Gary Powell, Ed Myers, Sassy, Baking Barb, Charlotte, Elizabeth K, Susie Swanson, Cee, Wayne Newton, NCMountainWoman, Tea4Too, Ron Banks, Tim Mc, Nancy M., Brenda 'Okie in Colorado, Carol Isler, Bill Burnett, Madge, Kimberly, Ed Ammons, Ethelene Dyer Jones, Patty Hall, Karen Larsen, Linda Kerlin, Brian Blake, Alica Happily Married To The Cows, Rechelle, Coffeemuses, Sandy Kalvaitis, Belva, Larry Proffitt, Darlene LaRoche, Jen Y, Dale Anderson, Pamela Moore, John, Marianne, Paul Certo, Bobby C, Bob Aufdemberge, Dolores Barton, Rachelle at Nanatahala Farms and Nursery, Angie Siddall, Kathryn Magendie, Judy Mincey, Sallie Covolo, Garland Davis, Tim Cuthbertson, Clint, Jo, Carol Killian, Quinn, Steve, Bill Dotson, Granny Pam, Susan Casada, Bernadette, Marylou Sweat, Jessie Improved, BF, Gorges Smythe, Jeanna Morgan, Richard Beauchamp, Charles Ron Perry Sr., Dorothy, Kenneth Hoffman, MmWriter1, Special Ed, Sally K- North Coast Muse, Mary Rutherford, Aunt Ruth, Lewis, Sandy Kueng, Georgie, Julie at Elisharose, Barb Johnson, Rose C, Terri, Mike, Ferne Kellow, Mary Holcomb Brock, Elithea, Rip Bradshaw, Laura Williams Musing, Joe, Paul from Saltcreek Life, Lisa Misener, Granny Sue, Jackie, Lisa, Dorothy Sanderson, Laurie Stone, Stephen Ammons, Diane, Julia, Tammy Fletcher, Barbara Gantt, Paula Rhodarmer, Mel, Downthelanegirl, John Ratterree, Jose' Luis, Smallgood, Tom, Marianne Lockman, Joe Mode, Joy Newer, Dee From TN, Jackie at Syrup and Biscuits, Kris Hicks, Jeanna, Peggy Lambert, Windy Gottfried, Sara Mock, Cheryl Soehl, Jenny, Rebecca Haughn, Rush, Sue From KY, Oregon Girl, Charlotte Woody, Debby Pucci, Mic, Sheila Bergeron,  Betty Honeywell, Wink, Mary Jane Plemmons, Lynn, WV Whippoorwill, Rooney Floyd, Sandy, Harold Ammons, Cyndi, Abri B, and Connie Arnold.

The prize for the month of May is Volume Fifteen of the Journal of Kentucky Studies. And the winner is...Karen Larsen! Karen send me your mailing address and I'll send you the book!

Granny took her own sweet time-but she finally picked a winner from the list of Scarecrow names you suggested. She picked Joy Newer's name-Mr. Scatter Boo. In typical Granny fashion-she said to tell you-you were all really winners because you suggested some really good names.

Don't forget to click on a commenter's name above and go for a visit-all the ones in orange have a website of their own-I know you'll be glad you did.

Be sure to drop back by tomorrow for some movie news-and some Blind Pig news.

Tipper

Subscribe for free to Blind Pig And The Acorn by Email

 

Spreading The Love For April

Time to Spread the Love for the month of April. I'm sending a great big THANK YOU to each person who took the time to comment during April-you truly do make the Blind Pig a better place to visit!

Janet, Just Jackie, Miss Cindy, Brenda Kay Ledford, Osagebluff Quilter, Warren, David Templeton, Martina, Glenda Beall, Fencepost, Rick's Whitetail Woods, B. Ruth, Vicki Lane, Eva Nell Mull Wike, Ph.D., Wanda, Lynn Legge, Pat in East TN, Jen, Sandra, Sheryl Paul, Kenneth M. Roper, Anastasia, Mike McLain, Nancy Simpson, Mamabug, Kat, Lonnie Dockery, Canned Quilter, Jim Casada, Don Casada, Charline, Bradley, Uncle Al, Teresa, Luann, Ethel, Melissa P Misplaced Southerner, Wanda Devers, Donna W, Janet Pressley, PinnacleCreek, Suzi Phillips, Debby Brown, RB, Lise, Mary Shipman, Shirla, Glynda, Sue Crane, Gary Powell, Ed Myers, Sassy, Baking Barb, Charlotte,Elizabeth K, Susie Swanson, Cee, Wayne Newton, NCMountainWoman, Tea4Too, Ron Banks, John Stonecypher, Tim Mc, Nancy M., Brenda 'Okie in Colorado, Carol Isler, Bill Burnett, Madge, Kimberly, Ed Ammons, Ethelene Dyer Jones, Patty Hall, Karen Larsen Linda Kerlin, Brian Blake, Alica Happily Married To The Cows, Rechelle, Coffeemuses, Sandy Kalvaitis, Belva, Larry Proffitt, Darlene LaRoche, Jen Y, Dale Anderson, Pamela Moore, John, Marianne, Paul Certo, Ken Kuhlmann, Bobby C, Bob Aufdemberge, Dolores Barton, Anne, Rachelle at Nanatahala Farms and Nursery, Angie Siddall, Kathryn Magendie, Sherry, Judy Mincey, Helen G, Sallie Covolo, Garland Davis, Tim Cuthbertson, Clint, Amy Jo Phillips, Jen, Darlene Debty Kimsey, Jo, Carol Killian, Quinn, Steve, Bill Dotson, Granny Pam, Susan Casada, Bernadette, Marylou Sweat, Kay Dallas, Malcolm, Jessica Puckett, Crockett, Bob & Inez Jones, Carynverell, Jessie Improved, BF, Gorges Smythe, Jeanna M, Richard Beauchamp, Byron Smith, Vera Guthrie, John Reese, Jennifer In OR , Jane, Charles Ron Perry Sr., Dorothy, Kenneth Hoffman, Stevie, Missy Steiger, Jon Freis, Mike, BJ, Kris, Diane, Beverly Cook, MmWriter1, Dennis Weathers, Julie, Special Ed, Carol, ArdenLynn, Robin, Suzann Moffitt Leford, Sally K- North Coast Muse, Mary Rutherford, Kristina in TN, Monica, Susie, Mimi, Aunt Ruth, Sheri Rowe, Jeanine Pisciotta, Lewis, Sandy Kueng, Carrollton GA Boy, Debra Stephens, Sam at My Carolina Kitchen, Pam, Georgie, Ray P Algee, Julie at Elisharose, Leon, Shirley Owens, Jenifer Mullis, Ralf, Pollie Robinson, BlueGrassShack, Barb Johnson, Jeff, Rose C, BJ Moore, Judydee, Gloria, Terri, Sandy Wilson, Brian-Green Woodworking, Trish, Terri Hunter, Mike, Ferne Kellow, Thurmon Allen, Mary Holcomb Brock, Gloria Owenby, Robert Wolford, Liz Petty, Majik47, Mark Selby, Lyn Franks, Rudy, Eva, Anette Casada Hensley, Sandy C, Bette Richard, Elithea, Sandy Westfall, Rip Bradshaw, Paula Rhodarmer, Ashley Ransom, Diane, Tiffany L., Laura Williams Musing, Joe, Sarah, Sandy Satterfield, Danette Mowery, Paul from Saltcreek Life, Lisa Misener, Tiffany L., and Cyndia.

I'm still hearing good news about my book- Appalachia Through My Eyes. So this month's prize is another digital download. If I keep giving them away-surely the good news will keep coming my way!

The winner for April is...Crockett!

Don't forget to click on a commenter's name above and go for a visit-all the ones in orange have a website of their own-I know you'll be glad you did.

Tipper

Subscribe for free to Blind Pig And The Acorn by Email

 

Spreading The March Love

(Photo by Chitter)

Time to Spread the Love for the month of March-I truly thank all the folks who take time to comment on the Blind Pig-you truly do make it a better place to visit!

Janet, Just Jackie, Miss Cindy, Brenda Kay Ledford, Osagebluff Quilter, Warren, David Templeton, Martina, Glenda Beall, Fencepost, Rick's Whitetail Woods, Mary Life In A Cordwood Cabin, Paul Saltcreek, B. Ruth, Vicki Lane, Eva Nell Mull Wike, Ph.D., Wanda, Lynn Legge, Pat in East TN, Jen, Sandra, Sheryl Paul, Kenneth M. Roper, Anastasia, Mike McLain, Nancy Simpson, Mamabug, Kat, Lonnie Dockery, Canned Quilter, Jim Casada, Don Casada, Charline, Bradley, Uncle Al, Teresa, Luann, Ethel, Melissa P Misplaced Southerner, Wanda Devers, Donna W, Janet Pressley, PinnacleCreek, Suzi Phillips, Debby Brown, RB, Pointless Picks, Lise, Mary Shipman, Shirla, Glynda, Sue Crane, Gary Powell, Ed Myers, Sassy, Baking Barb, Charlotte, Elizabeth K, Susie Swanson, Cee, Wayne Newton, NCMountainWoman, Tea4Too, Ron Banks, John Stonecypher, Tom, Tim Mc, Nancy M., Tony Foster, Brenda 'Okie in Colorado, Carol Isler, Bill Burnett, Madge, Kimberly, Ed Ammons, Ethelene Dyer Jones, Patty Hall, Karen Larsen, Janice MacDaniels, Christine, Linda Kerlin, Brian Blake, Alica Happily Married To The Cows, Rechelle, Coffeemuses, Sandy Kalvaitis, Belva, Larry Proffitt, Darlene LaRoche, Jen Y, Judith, Dale Anderson, Ebet, Pamela Moore, John, Marianne, Paul Certo, Paula, Ken Kuhlmann, Bobby C, Bob Aufdemberge, Dolores Barton, Anne, Rachelle at Nanatahala Farms and Nursery, Angie Siddall, Kathryn Magendie, Sherry, Lisa Snuggs, Judy Mincey, Charles Fletcher, Helen G, Sallie Covolo, Garland Davis, Tim Cuthbertson, Tanya, Clint, Nancy Wigmore, Amy Jo Phillips, Granny Sue, Sandy Satterfield, Tammy Fletcher, Danny, Jen, Darlene Debty Kimsey, Nancy, Jo, Carol Killian, Quinn, Kim Campbell, Cyndi, Gerald, Lanny, Steve, Bill Dotson, Granny Pam, John Ratterree , Joy Newer, Susan Casada, Jackie Shound Ringersma, Bob Humphreys, Barbara Gantt, Bernadette Burch, Charlotte Woody, Dan Myshrall, Marylou Sweat, Kay Dallas, Cheryl Soehl, Malcolm, Jessica Puckett, Barb Wright, Nancy Mullen, Crockett, Sam Ensley, Steve Larkin, Bob & Inez Jones, Barbara Daca, Lee Goins, Carynverell, Glenda, Jessie Improved, BF, Jerry in Arkansas, Gorges Smythe, John, SusiCP, Jeanna M, Richard Beauchamp, Byron, Vera Guthrie, Kat, Julia, John Reese, Mike Echols, Jennifer In OR , Jane, Dashel Jamison, Charles Ron Perry, Dorothy, Tammy Davis, Caroline Davis, Dedra C, Don G, Mel, Shirley Templeton Dillistone, Trisha-too, Molly Seaver, JoeDavid Eason, Kenneth Hoffman, Wendell Hobbs, Sandy, Michael, Stevie, Debbie, Laure Clemons, Hockey Anne, Judith Curry, Missy Steiger, Kempie Rackley, Earl Barber, Theresa, Joyce M, Jon Freis, Mike, BJ, Danette Mowery, Kaye Moore, Laura at Laura William's Musings, Kris, Chuck, Khadigah Cashmere, BlueMountainMama, Sherlock, Shirley Tapley, Billy Propst, Robert Loftis, Sherry, Chris Crayton, Miss FiFi, Celia Miles, Nancy's Family History, Michele Langston, Delinda Lea, SpecDut, Dorothy Sanderson, Anonymous Homesteader, Nina Chastain, Laura Cunningham, Karen, Michelle, Lesly, Kipper, Keith Ray, and Mark Lynn Ferguson.

Appalachia Through My Eyes

I got some very exciting news this week-actually it came by way of a Blind Pig reader-NCMountainWoman (THANK YOU).

Rob Neufeld writes a weekly book column for the Asheville Citizen Times-and last Sunday he mentioned my book! Here is what he said:

Tipper Pressley, “on a mission to celebrate the rich culture and heritage of her beloved Appalachian Mountains,” alights like a bee on flowers on 25 varied subjects in her photo and facing-page-caption book, “Appalachia Through My Eyes.”

Her nostalgia is a living one, for she perpetuates life-ways with her family—her husband, “The Deer Hunter,” her daughters, “Chatter and Chitter,” and elders in a Brasstown cove. She is a member of “The Read on WNC” social network and website, and the author of the heritage website, “Blind Pig & the Acorn.”

Now that made my day! And what better way to find out about the good news-than from one of you. Seems only fitting that this month's giveaway should be a digital download of my book.

And the winner is...Kathryn Magendie-I hope you like it Kathryn!

Don't forget to click on a commenter's name above and go for a visit-all the ones in orange have a website of their own-I know you'll be glad you did.

Tipper

Subscribe for free to Blind Pig And The Acorn by Email

Spreading The Love For February

Time to Spread the Love to all the folks who took the time to comment during the month of February-your comments truly do make the Blind Pig a better place to visit-and I thank each of you.

Janet, Just Jackie, Julie at Elisharose, Miss Cindy, Brenda Kay Ledford, Osagebluff Quilter, Warren, David Templeton, Martina, Glenda, Fencepost, Rick's Whitetail Woods, Mary Life In A Cordwood Cabin, Paul Saltcreek, B. Ruth, Vicki Lane, Eva Nell Mull Wike, Ph.D., Sarah, Wanda, Stacey South Western PA, Lynn Legge, Pat in East TN, Jen, Sandra, Sheryl Paul, Kenneth M. Roper, Anastasia, Mike McLain, Nancy Simpson, Mamabug, Kat, Lonnie Dockery, Canned Quilter, Jim Casada, Don Casada, Charline, Bradley, Uncle Al, Teresa, Rachel Sliding Through Life, Luann, Ethel, Melissa P Misplaced Southerner, Wanda Devers, Donna W, Sandy Carlson, Janet Pressley, PinnacleCreek, Suzi Phillips, Debby Brown, RB, Pointless Picks, Lise, Mary Shipman, Shirla, Glynda, Sue Crane, Gary Powell, Ed Myers, Sassy, Baking Barb, Charlotte, Mary Rutherford, Elizabeth K, Susie Swanson, Cee, Wayne Newton, NCMountainWoman, Tea4Too, Ron Banks, John Stonecypher, Tom, Tim Mclemore, Nancy M., Tony Foster, Brenda 'Okie in Colorado, Carol Isler, Bill Burnett, Leon, Madge, Kimberly, Ed Ammons, Ethelene Dyer Jones, Patty Hall, Joe Mode, Karen Larsen, Janice MacDaniels, Christine, Linda Kerlin, Brian Blake, Alica Happily Married To The Cows, Rechelle, Coffeemuses, Sandy Kalvaitis, Belva, Larry Proffitt, Darlene LaRoche, Jen Y, Ruthie, Judith, Dale Anderson, Ebet, Pamela Moore, John, Barbara Johnson, Marianne, Paul Certo, Paula, Ken Kuhlmann, Bobby C, Marcia Campbell, Bob Aufdemberge, Dolores Barton, Anne, Rachelle at Nanatahala Farms and Nursery, Angie Siddall, Mary Lou McKillip, Kathryn Magendie, Sherry Whitaker, Lisa Snuggs, Judy Mincey, Rhonda, , Charles Fletcher, Billy J Foster, Helen G, Richard Moore, Sallie Covolo, Garland Davis, Connie Arnold, Kay, Marilyn, Tim Cuthbertson, Tanya, Clint, Ray P. Algee, Nancy Wigmore, Mary Holcomb Brock, Amy Jo Phillips, Granny Sue, Kay Keen, Will Dixon, Sandy Satterfield, LuAnn, Carol Blanton, Tammy Fletcher, Elithea, Danny, Jen, Darlene Debty Kimsey, Nancy, Connie, Phyllis, Jo, Tim Mc, Carol Killian, Quinn, Kim Campbell, Liz P, Cyndi, Dennis Price a.k.a. Pappy, Gerald, Lanny, Steve, Eston Roberts, Paula Rhodarmer, Bill Dotson, Granny Pam, John Ratterree , Judith Curry, Joy Newer, April Chase, Stefanie, Mic, Susan Casada, Jackie Shound Ringersma, Jeff, Bob Humphreys, Sandy Wilson, Cloudia, Terri T, Lisa Q, Barbara Gantt, Mike, Bernadette B, Diane Walter, Casey Devine, Michele Langston, Gary Millwood, Robert Loftis, BJ Anthony, Charlotte Woody, Georgie, Carolyn, Dee Dee Parker, Lanie, Dan Myshrall, Marylou Sweat, Thurman Allen, Kay Dallas, Cheryl Soehl, Rebecca Haughn, Michael Hooper, Rod Weigel, Ann Moore, Morris A. Herron, Bob, Malcolm, Jessica Puckett, Marj, Barb Wright, Nancy Mullen, Truman, Sue from KY, Jay Shepherd, Rooney Floyd, Crockett, Peggy P, Sam Ensley, Marie, Gale Hall, Kenneth Goins, Kay at Bruce Telephone, Steve Larkin, and Jennifer Conrad.

The last week at the Blind Pig house has been so full of music-it seemed only right to give some of it away. The prize for February-a cd of the Blind Pig Gang. The winner can pick 10 songs from the music player on this site-just making sure they choose songs by either Paul Wilson or The Pressley Girls.

And the winner is...Darlene LaRoche. Darlene pick your 10 songs and email the list along with your address to tipper@blindpigandtheacorn.com

February was a short month-but we still managed to cram a lot of stuff in it here on the Blind Pig-and I thank you for going along for the ride.

Be sure to click on a commenter's name above and go for a visit-all the ones in orange have websites-I know you'll be glad you did!

Tipper

Subscribe for free to Blind Pig And The Acorn by Email

 

Spreading The Love For January

Time to Spread The Love for January-I thank each person who took the time to comment during the month of January-your comments truly do make the Blind Pig a better place to visit!

Janet, Just Jackie, Julie at Elisharose, Miss Cindy, Brenda Kay Ledford, Osagebluff Quilter, Warren, David Templeton, Martina, Glenda, Fencepost, Rick's Whitetail Woods, Mary Life In A Cordwood Cabin, Paul Saltcreek, B. Ruth, Vicki Lane, Eva Nell Mull Wike, Ph.D., Sarah, Wanda, Stacey South Western PA, Lynn Legge, Pat in East TN, Jen, Sandra, Sheryl Paul, Kenneth M. Roper, Anastasia, Mike McLain, Nancy Simpson, Kenneth O Hoffman, Mamabug, Kat, Lonnie Dockery, Canned Quilter, Jim Casada, Don Casada, Charline, Bradley, Uncle Al, Teresa, Rachel Sliding Through Life, Luann, Ethel, Sheila Bergeron, Jennifer In OR, Melissa P Misplaced Southerner, Wanda Devers, Donna W, Sandy Carlson, Janet Pressley, PinnacleCreek, Suzi Phillips, Debby Brown, RB, Pointless Picks, Lise, John Dilbeck , Mary Shipman, Shirla, downthelanegirl, Glynda, Sue Crane, Lisa At 2 Bears Farm, Gary Powell, Ed Myers, Dolores, Sassy, Baking Barb, Charlotte, Mary Rutherford, Elizabeth K, Susie Swanson, Cee, Wayne Newton, NCMountainWoman, Tea4Too, Bf, Ron Banks, John Stonecypher, Tom, Lewis, Tim Mclemore, Nancy M., Tony Foster, Brenda 'Okie in Colorado, Carol Isler, Bill Burnett, Leon, Madge, Kimberly, Kim at Stuff Could Be Worse, Ed Ammons, Laura Williams Musings, Ethelene Dyer Jones, Patty Hall, Joe Mode, Karen Larsen, Janice MacDaniels, Christine, Linda Kerlin, Brian Blake, Alica Happily Married To The Cows, Diane, Rose C, Fishing Guy, Rechelle, Coffeemuses, Sandy Kalvaitis, Belva, Larry Proffitt, Darlene LaRoche, Jen Y, Ruthie, Judith, Kent Lockman, Dale Anderson, Ebet, Pamela Moore, WinterHawk, John, Barbara Johnson, Marianne, Paul Certo, Paula, Trisha Too, Ken Kuhlmann, Bobby C, Marcia Campbell, Jill, Bob Aufdemberge, Dolores Barton, Anne, Dorothy, Mark Selby, Rachelle at Nanatahala Farms and Nursery, carynverell, Angie Siddall, Mary Lou McKillip, Kathryn Magendie, Sherry Whitaker, Lisa Snuggs, Kendra Bailey Morris, Judy Mincey, Amy, Rhonda, Angie, Karen Twiss, Charles Fletcher, Billy J Foster, Kristina in TN, Helen G, Just a Swangin, Richard Moore, Paula Rhodarmer, Sallie Covolo, Crockett, Garland Davis, Connie Arnold, Suzanne, Kay, Susan L, Marilyn, Barry, Tim Cuthbertson, Jeff King, Sherie Rowe, L. Woodrow Ross, Rick Morton, Tanya, Jerry, Douglas, Lukey, Walter Lynn Douglas, Kris, Mary's Writing Nook, Cher'ley, Bobcat, Lynn Turner, Roberta Gerber, D, Clint, Ray P. Algee, Phyllis Hunt, Nancy Wigmore, Yolanda, Lisa, Mary Holcomb Brock, Elithea, Amy Jo Phillips, Granny Sue, Mel Hawkins, Kay Keen, Will Dixon, Stevie, Em, Vera Guthrie, Annie Ruthie Miller, Ozarkgirl, Sandy Satterfield, Robin, LuAnn, and Carol Blanton.  

Appalachia Through My Eyes

I've been tickled pink over the response I've received from my new book-if you missed all the book hoopla you can go here for the details.

Since folks seem to be enjoying the book-I decided to give away another digital download for January's Spread The Love Prize.

And the winner is...Jill from Frugal Plus!

Be sure to click on a commenters name above and go for a visit-all the names in orange have a website of their own.

Tipper

Subscribe for free to Blind Pig And The Acorn by Email

 

Spreading December's Love & A New Book

Time to send a big THANK YOU out to all the folks who took time to comment during the month of December-you truly do make the Blind Pig a better place to visit!

Janet, Just Jackie, Julie at Elisharose, Miss Cindy, Brenda Kay Ledford, Osagebluff Quilter, Warren, David Templeton, Martina, Glenda, Fencepost, Rick's Whitetail Woods, Mary Life In A Cordwood Cabin, Paul Saltcreek, B. Ruth, Vicki Lane, Eva Nell Mull Wike, Ph.D., Sarah, Wanda, Stacey South Western PA, Lynn Legge, Pat in East TN, Jen, Sandra, Sheryl Paul, Kenneth M. Roper, Anastasia, Mike McLain, Nancy Simpson, Kenneth O Hoffman, Mamabug, Kat, Lonnie Dockery, Canned Quilter, Jim Casada, Don Casada, Charline, Bradley, Uncle Al, Rooney Floyd, Teresa, Rachel Sliding Through Life, Luann, Ethel, Sheila Bergeron, Jennifer In OR, Melissa P Misplaced Southerner, Wanda Devers, Bill Dotson, Donna W, Sandy Carlson, Janet Pressley, PinnacleCreek, Suzi Phillips, Debby Brown, RB, Pointless Picks, Lise, John Dilbeck , Mary Shipman, Shirla, downthelanegirl, Glynda, Sue Crane, Lisa At 2 Bears Farm, Gary Powell, Ed Myers, Dolores, Sassy, Baking Barb, Charlotte, Mary Rutherford, Elizabeth K, Susie Swanson, Cee, Wayne Newton, Laurie Stone, NCMountainWoman, Tea4Too, Bf, Ron Banks, Mary Berrong, John Stonecypher, Tom, Lewis, Tim Mclemore, Sandy, Rosann Kent, Nancy M., Tony Foster, Brenda 'Okie in Colorado, Carol Isler, Bill Burnett, Leon, Madge, Kimberly, Kim at Stuff Could Be Worse, Ed Ammons, Laura Williams Musings, Carol, Juana, Ethelene Dyer Jones, Patty Hall, Joe Mode, Karen Larsen, Janice MacDaniels, Christine, Lanny, Linda Kerlin, Brian Blake, Laura Cunningham, Sam Ensley, Alica Happily Married To The Cows, Diane, Sam at My Carolina Kitchen, Rose C, Debora Kerr, Fishing Guy, Rechelle, Shirley Owens, Coffeemuses, Grandpa Ken, Sandy K, Belva, Larry Proffitt, Jackie Shound Ringersma, Darlene LaRoche, Jen Y, Ruthie, Judith, Kent Lockman, Barbara Gantt, Dale Anderson, Ebet, Pamela Moore, WinterHawk, John, Mary Lou Sweat, Mama Crow, Barbara Johnson, Mike Echols, Marianne, Barbara Daca, Ferne Kellow, Ronda, Kay Dallas, Jo, Cyndi, Paul Certo, Phyllis Schmitz, Paula, Trisha Too, Lanie, Ken Kuhlmann, YoungHarrisBob, Darlene Debty Kimsey, Bobby C, Marcia Campbell, Gary Greene, Bob Humphreys, Jill, Bob Aufdemberge, Debbie, Bernadette B, Kempie Rackley,Dolores Barton, Anne, Dorothy, Mark Selby, Allen, Rachelle at Nanatahala Farms and Nursery, carynverell, Angie Siddall, Karen, Kris, Rosalinda, Shirley Stinnett, Georgie, Mary Lou McKillip, Jessica Puckett, Smallgood, Shane Moad, Dennis Price, Doctordave, Kathryn Magendie, Sherry Whitaker, Kathy Ferrell, Bob, Lisa Snuggs, George Dengler, JJ, Ruth, Jenny-Jenny, Kendra Bailey Morris, John Ratterree, Judy Mincey, Old Lucky Knife, Amy, Rhonda, Uncle Dave, Bob Dalsemer, Carolyn, Steve Larkin, and Craig Law Horne.

--------------------

A few months ago someone asked me if my Appalachia Through My Eyes photo series came in book form. I gave a long sigh........and said "No. That is something I've thought about doing-but there just isn't enough hours in the day." And quietly-inside my head I said "And who in the world would want to buy one anyway?"

Appalachia Through My Eyes

Just a few days later I got an email from someone asking the same question!

I knew I couldn't afford to go to a publisher and self-publish-so I did what I always do when I need something-I started googling. And guess what I found-MagCloud. It's a company owned by HP that allows anyone to easily -and cheaply make a book or a magazine. The cheap part is possible because it is print on demand-meaning no books are printed until someone actually buys one.

Since Christmas was speeding right towards me-I played around with the MagCloud site and made a few books to give as presents. My books were a hit on Christmas morning at Pap and Granny's.

Pap said "Did you really make this?" I said "Yes-I just took it from my blog." My brother Steve said "And you took these pictures?" I said "Yes-I took them for my blog and then I took them from there to make your book."

Everyone else liked the books too and wanted to know if I was going to try to sell them. I explained my book selling predicament to them. How it cost so much to print books-how it was such a hassle to find a publisher-how I didn't have time to figure it all out-how it was only because MagCloud was so easy to use and cheap that I even made one for them. My sister-n-law said "Tipper you already found the answer to all those problems you're talking about-here is the book-and you should sell it because people will buy it. And if MagCloud works like you say it does-then what does it matter if they don't buy it?" She always was the smartest girl in school.

So if you click below the photo up there where is says Appalachia Through My Eyes (or right here) you can jump over to MagCloud and check out my new book. I went back through the series and picked my favorite posts from the series for the book. Hardcopies-they actually have a soft cover- are $14.00 (plus shipping and handling). Each book comes with a free digital download. If you're only interested in the digital downloads-they come in PDF form and are $2.80 each.

You've probably already guessed it-but if not-the prize for December-is a digital download of my new book-and the winner is...Gary Powell.

Be sure to click on a commenter's name above-all the ones in orange have websites-go for a visit-I know you'll be glad you did.

Drop back by tomorrow for a look back at 2011 on the Blind Pig & the Acorn and another chance to win a free download of Appalachia Through My Eyes.

Tipper

Subscribe for free to Blind Pig And The Acorn by Email

 

Spreading The Love For November

Time to Spread the Love to all the readers who took time to comment during the month of November-you truly do make the Blind Pig & the Acorn a better place to visit-and I thank you.

Janet, Just Jackie, Julie at Elisharose, Miss Cindy, Brenda Kay Ledford, Osagebluff Quilter, Warren, David Templeton, Martina, Glenda, Fencepost, Rick's Whitetail Woods, Mary Life In A Cordwood Cabin, Paul Saltcreek, B. Ruth, Vicki Lane, Eva Nell Mull Wike, Ph.D., Sarah, Wanda, Stacey South Western PA, Lynn Legge, Pat in East TN, Jen, Sandra, Sheryl Paul, Kenneth M. Roper, Anastasia, Mike McLain, Nancy Simpson, Kenneth O Hoffman, Mamabug, Kat, Lonnie Dockery, Canned Quilter, Jim Casada, Don Casada, Charline, Bradley, Uncle Al, Rooney Floyd, Teresa, Rachel Sliding Through Life, Luann, Ethel, Sheila Bergeron, Jennifer In OR, Melissa P Misplaced Southerner, Wanda Devers, Bill Dotson, Donna W, Sandy Carlson, Janet Pressley, PinnacleCreek, Suzi Phillips, Debby Brown, RB, Pointless Picks, Lise, John Dilbeck , Mary Shipman, Shirla, downthelanegirl, Glynda, Sue Crane, Lisa At 2 Bears Farm, Gary Powell, Ed Myers, Dolores, Sassy, Baking Barb, Sherie Rowe, Charlotte, Mary Rutherford, Elizabeth K, Susie Swanson, Cee, Wayne Newton, Laurie Stone, NCMountainWoman, Tea4Too, Bf, Ron Banks, Mary Berrong, John Stonecypher, Tom, Lewis, Tim Mclemore, Sandy, Rosann Kent, Nancy M., Tony Foster, Brenda 'Okie in Colorado, Carol Isler, Kristina in TN, Bill Burnett, Leon, Madge, Kimberly, Kim at Stuff Could Be Worse, Thurmon Allen, Ed Ammons, Laura Williams Musings, Carol, Juana, Ethelene Dyer Jones, Patty Hall, Joe Mode, Judy, Karen Larsen, Grandma Sallie, Janice MacDaniels, Christine, Lanny, Linda Kerlin, Sue Nugent, Brian Blake, Laura Cunningham, Sam Ensley, Will Dixon, Alica Happily Married To The Cows, Kay, Diane, Mary Jo,  Sam at My Carolina Kitchen, Rose C, Vera Guthrie, Malcolm, Debora Kerr, Fishing Guy, Rechelle, Cheryl Soehl, Shirley Owens, Coffeemuses, Katie Byrd, Grandpa Ken, Sandy K, Garland Davis, Belva, Larry Proffitt, Robin Gregg, Betty Cloer Wallace, Becky J, Jackie Shound Ringersma, Granny Sue, Karen Twiss, Darlene LaRoche, Jen Y, Ruthie Miller, Theresa, Judith, A, Kent Lockman, Barbara Gantt, Dorothy, Dale Anderson, Ebet, Alan Lee, Pamela Moore, Clint, Maddie, WinterHawk, John, Lydia, Ron, Mary Lou Sweat, Jerry M In South Arkansas, Jon Freis, Gary, Mama Crow, Roncreager, Barbara Johnson, Mike Echols, Marianne, Barbara Daca, Ferne Kellow, Gloria, Ronda, Hug A Porky, Penny, Jane, Kay Dallas, Jo, Cyndi, Paul Certo, Phyllis Schmitz, Paula, Steve, Trisha Too, Miss FiFi, Davenwell, Lanie, Annette Casada Hensley, Kathy Johnson Callahan, Ken Kuhlmann, Kate, Kaye M, Jim Pappas, Sandi, YoungHarrisBob, Michelle Robinson Roper, John Way, Wendi Gregg, Darlene Debty, Kimsey, Nancy Wigmore, Mel, Lorraine, Georgie, Susan C, Bobby C, Marcia Campbell, Gina Lagaly, Kinda Shupe, Kenneth Swanson, Gary Greene, Caroly, Rudy Frias, Bob Humphreys, Charles Fletcher, Jill, Amber, Bob Aufdemberge, Debbie, Carol Ann, Bernadette B, Sandy Wilson, Ashley Ransom, Monica Cochran, Dana Holmes, Kempie Rackley, ~Kim, Anna, Dolores Barton, and Dilli.

---------------------

Remember the Christmas Doll Decorations I made last year? I thought I sold all of them-but while I was pulling out the tree decorations I found a few I had put back. I don't have the one in the photo above-but I do have one just as pretty. And I decided to give it to the Spread the Love winner for the month of November.

And the winner is...Ebet! I hope you like her Ebet-send your address to me at tipper@blindpigandtheacorn.com and I'll send her way out there where you live.

All the commenters names in orange have a website too-click on one and go for a visit-I know you'll be glad you did.

Oh and one more thing-the giveaway for Rooney's Knife ends today-so if you haven't entered to win go enter it. And if you've already entered it-you can go leave another comment for a 2nd entry.

Tipper

Appalachia Through My Eyes - A series of photographs from my life in Southern Appalachia.

Subscribe for free to Blind Pig And The Acorn by Email

Spreading The October Love

Time to Spread the Love to all the readers who took time to comment during the month of October-you truly do make the Blind Pig & the Acorn a better place to visit-and I thank you.

Janet, Just Jackie, Julie at Elisharose, Miss Cindy, Brenda Kay Ledford, Osagebluff Quilter, Warren, David Templeton, Glenda, Fencepost, Rick's Whitetail Woods, Mary Life In A Cordwood Cabin, Paul Saltcreek, B. Ruth, Vicki Lane, Eva Nell Mull Wike, Ph.D., Sarah, Wanda, Stacey South Western PA, Lynn Legge, Pat in East TN, Jen, Sandra, Sheryl Paul, Kenneth M. Roper, Anastasia, Mike McLain, Nancy Simpson, Kenneth O Hoffman, Mamabug, Kat, Lonnie Dockery, Canned Quilter, Kathryn Magendie, Jim Casada, Don Casada, Charline, Bradley, Uncle Al, Rooney Floyd, Teresa, Rachel Sliding Through Life, Luann, Ethel, Sheila Bergeron, Jennifer In OR, Melissa P Misplaced Southerner, Wanda Devers, Bill Dotson, Donna W, Sandy Carlson, Janet Pressley, PinnacleCreek, Nancy A Rural Journal , Suzi Phillips, Debby Brown, RB, Pointless Picks, Lise, John Dilbeck , Mary Shipman, Shirla, downthelanegirl, Glynda, Sue Crane, Lisa At 2 Bears Farm, Gary Powell, Ed Myers, Dolores, Sassy, Baking Barb, Sherie Rowe, Charlotte, Mary Rutherford, Elizabeth K, Susie Swanson, Cee, Wayne Newton, Laurie Stone, NCMountainWoman, Tea4Too, Jackie Garvin, Bf, Ron Banks, Mary Berrong, John Stonecypher, Tom, Chip D., Lewis, Tim Mclemore, Sandy, Rosann Kent, Robin Naneix, Nancy M., Tony Foster, Brenda 'Okie in Colorado, Carol Isler, Kristina in TN, Bill Burnett, Leon, Madge, Kimberly, Kim at Stuff Could Be Worse, Thurmon Allen, Ed Ammons, Laura Williams Musings, Carol, Juana, Ethelene Dyer Jones, Patty Hall, Joe Mode, Judy, Karen Larsen, Grandma Sallie, Janice MacDaniels, Christine, Lanny, Linda Kerlin, Sue Nugent, Brian Blake, Laura Cunningham, Dorothy Sanderson, Robin, Sam Ensley, Will Dixon, Alica Happily Married To The Cows, Kay, Paula Rhodarmer, Linda Chidress, Diane, Marilyn, Mary Jo, Dawn,  Sam at My Carolina Kitchen, HinTN, Rose C, John, Sherry Whitaker, Sarah Van Nus, Staci Prickett, Vera Guthrie, Lisa Bicknell, Malcolm, Barry, Debora Kerr, Crystal, Sandra Sarafian, Fishing Guy, Georgia, Eva, Toni Hodges, Rechelle, Gerald, Cheryl Soehl, Shirley Owens, Coffeemuses, Joe Penland, Granny Pam, Benny Watt Terry, Hummer, Joe Walker, Farmchick, John Ratterree, Katie Byrd, Tim Rice, Grandpa Ken, Ed Mahaffey, Trinity, Kaye, Sandy K, June in Miss, Nicole at Rare Bird, and Garland Davis.

(Center photo and 2nd photo from top right of collage were taken by Jarrett Frazier, TV-62 Station Manager, Orientation Student Coordinator, WNC Magazine Photography Intern, WCU Student Photographer)

This month's prize is...us-music by the Blind Pig Gang. The winner gets to pick 10 songs from the music player in the top right of this page-making sure they are by Paul Wilson or The Pressley Girls.

And the winner is...Susie Swanson! Pick out your songs Susie-and email the list to me at tipper@blindpigandtheacorn.com along with your address-and I'll send a cd over the mountain and down the holler your way.

I'm especially excited to start the month of November. You may remember back a few months ago my number of subscribers climbed above the 1,000 mark. As a way of saying thank you-I decided to host a month of giveaways for you-the Blind Pig readers. In case you missed the details here's what I said:

"Last but not least-actually the most important to me. It's all about you. Several weeks ago my number of subscribers went above the 1,000 mark. I still can't believe that many folks are interested in what I have to say. But I can believe that many people-and more care about Celebrating and Preserving the Rich Culture and Heritage of Appalachia-and that makes me very happy!! Since we typically think of the month of November as being the month of Thanksgiving-the entire month will be full of giveaways-for you the readers of the Blind Pig. To enter any-and all of them-all you have to do is be a Subscriber and leave a comment-thats it. What will they be? Well hmmm I'm sure there'll be cds, a little folkart, and some other great items. And hey-if you want to donate something or sign on as a sponsor for the giveaway month-that would be super! Just email me at tipper@blindpigandtheacorn.com and tell me what your thinking."

Since I first mentioned the month of giveaways back in August-I've had some dandy donations! And now I'm even more excited about the month of Thank You Giveaways. So stay tuned!

Don't forget to click on a commenter's name above (all the ones in orange have a website too) and go for a visit, I know you'll be glad you did.

Tipper

Subscribe for free to Blind Pig And The Acorn by Email

Spreading The Love For September

(photo by Trevis Hicks)

Wow the month of September flew by in a flash-now it's time to Spread the Love. I'm sending a big THANK YOU out to each person who took the time to comment during the month of September-you truly do make the Blind Pig a better place to visit.

Janet, Just Jackie, Julie at Elisharose, Miss Cindy, Brenda Kay Ledford, Osagebluff Quilter, Warren, Petra Michelle, David Templeton, Glenda, Fencepost, Rick's Whitetail Woods, Mary Life In A Cordwood Cabin, Paul Saltcreek, B. Ruth, Vicki Lane, Eva Nell Mull Wike, Ph.D., Sarah, Wanda, Stacey South Western PA, Lynn Legge, Pat in East TN, Jen, Sandra, Sheryl Paul, Kenneth M. Roper, Anastasia, Mike McLain, Nancy Simpson, Kenneth O Hoffman, Mamabug, Kat, Lonnie Dockery, Canned Quilter, Kathryn Magendie, Jim Casada, Don Casada, Charline, Garland Davis, Larry Proffitt, Bradley, Uncle Al, Dee from TN, Rooney Floyd, Teresa, Rachel Sliding Through Life, Luann, Ethel, Sheila Bergeron, Clint, Jennifer In OR, Melissa P Misplaced Southerner, Wanda Devers, Bill Dotson, Donna W, Sandy Carlson, Janet Pressley, PinnacleCreek, Nancy A Rural Journal , Judith, Suzi Phillips, Debby Brown, RB, Pointless Picks, Dale Anderson, Jo, Helen G, Lise, John Dilbeck , Mary Shipman, Shirla, downthelanegirl, Glynda, Sue Crane, Lisa At 2 Bears Farm, Mary Jane, Gary Powell, Ed Myers, Dolores, Grandpa Ken, Barbara Johnson, Sassy, Baking Barb, Sherie Rowe, Charlotte, Mary Rutherford, Mama Crow, Georgie, Elizabeth K, Kent Lockman, Susie Swanson, Cee, Richard Moore, Wayne Newton, Laurie Stone, NCMountainWoman, Tea4Too, Jackie Garvin, Bf, Cyndi, Barbara Gantt, Ron Banks, Jerry M. In Arkansas, Misty, Audrey, Mary Berrong, John Bobby Stonecypher, Tom, Chip D., Lewis, Susan L, Tim Mclemore, Sandy Kalvaitis, Rosann Kent, Jen, Robin Naneix, Deanna, Bob Aufdemberge, Nancy M., Bobby C., W.VA. Girl, Tony Foster, Brenda 'Okie in Colorado, Carol Isler, Kristina in TN, Bill Burnett, Leon, Madge, Kimberly, Kim at Stuff Could Be Worse, Douglas, Thurmon Allen, Ed Ammons, Laura Williams Musings, Carol, Elithea, Amy Jo Phillips, Juana, Ethelene Dyer Jones, Patty Hall, Joe Mode, Chapman Jones, Paulett Toneilli, Julia Dickenson, Amy, Judy, Jennifer Roper Daniels, Karen Larsen, Grandma Sallie, Janice MacDaniels, Christine, Lanny, Linda Kerlin, Jon Freis, Sue Nugent, Vickie, Moj, Robert, Crystal, Marian Whitley, Brian Blake, Going Green, Young Harris Bob, Alice, Nancy's Family History, Darlene Debty Kimsey, Kate, Laura Cunningham, Jeanna Morgan, Kelly, Dorothy, Shannon, Robin, Judi Dowlearn Alef, Jana, Milah Frost, Karen Twiss, Judy Mincey, Connie, Sam Ensley, Chef E Stelling, BJ Gipson Moore, Margaret, Marie Gunther, Lea, Cheryl Soehl, Dee Campbell, Kathy McConnell, Jenny-Jenny, Kay Keen, Stacy Guidice, Carol Wong, ilvalleygirl, Marj, BJ Holt, Bob, Courtney Haynes, Will Dixon, Steve in Florence KY, Jeff, Tamela, Sherry, Alica Happily Married To The Cows, Kay, rcarolinian, Paula Rhodarmer, Rhonda Jacobs, Josh, Amy, Charles Barnes, Aunt Ruth, G.A.B., Sandra Wilson, Miss FiFi, Fran, and Susi.

(amazing photo-by Trevis Hicks)

The month of September has been tons of fun-I especially enjoyed The Week of the Crow. And I decided it was only fitting that I giveaway a piece of my mixed media folkart-a piece titled: "Me and my Crow" for this month's Spread the Love giveaway.

 

And the winner is... Ethel!

Don't forget to click on a commenters name-all the ones in orange have a website. Go for a visit and I know you'll be glad you did.

Tipper

p.s. Spooky October is starting-so send me your scary-spooky-silly stories at tipper@blindpigandtheacorn.com

Subscribe for free to Blind Pig And The Acorn by Email