West Virginia has a wealth of ghost stories. The Telltale Lilac Bush is a well-known collection of them. West Virginia schoolchildren read it yearly as they learn about West Virginia history and culture. However, my absolute favorite ghost story growing up was one from my family. My Grandpa Jim told it to my dad who…
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Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise
“Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise” was something I heard a lot growing up. It’s one of my favorite Appalachian sayings. It acknowledges that we can hope for the best but that even our best plans may be washed away. It embodies that particular Appalachian mindset that accepts the way things are, is deeply…