tag:theknoxvillegirl.com,2005:/blogs/foxfire-variety?p=7Memories2022-07-06T09:24:56-04:00the knoxville girlfalsetag:theknoxvillegirl.com,2005:Post/70085582022-07-06T09:24:56-04:002023-10-16T10:58:45-04:00Memory Plow<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/180333/7a06dba0456b31decb423998ecd5a7d1c110bde6/original/deblairoriginalmemoryplowby-jbhurst.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />by D E Blair</p>
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<p>This small reproduction of a "bull tongue plow" is a replica of an original "memory" or "remembering" plow from the civil war. The original came from the hurst family who lived in bell county of southern kentucky and claiborne county in northern tennessee, and is shown below. The story is told that the original plows, and other items, were whittled and pieced together by lonely, homesick soldiers as they sat around the campfires during the evening lulls on the battlefields. The small plows and other replicas of tools were fashioned (sometimes rather crudely) from whatever materials the soldier had available. Very often the "farm boy" soldier could not read or write and had no way of communicating with family members. These plows were sent back home as a reminder to his family that though far away, lonely and scared, the proud soldier had not forgotten where he had come from. And when the fighting was over, he would return to work the land and be close to the family he loved and now dearly missed. These small plows were held very dear to the hearts of the families that received them, since many times the soldier that had fashioned the small replica with his own hands, did not return....................... <br>I have only seen one other original of these plows. It is located in the museum of appalachia at norris, tennessee. If anyone has or knows of other original versions of these plows, or has pictures or stories relating to these or other replicas made by soldiers of either the north or south during the civil war, i would surely like to hear from you.</p>the knoxville girltag:theknoxvillegirl.com,2005:Post/70085572022-07-06T09:23:46-04:002022-07-06T09:23:46-04:00Wilder's General Store<p>by Jerry Hyslope</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/180333/11231ac6214193aad9685050a6ccd9ec2722fcf3/original/jerry1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />One day down at Wilders General Store, there were a few men sitting around the old pot bellied stove seeing who could tell the biggest story "lie" . When in walked my Uncle Taylor.Mr. Don Wilder who ran the store ask Taylor if he knew any good ones he could share . Taylor said that he wished he had the time to but he had just got back from proctor holler before the bad storm hit. He said that he was pulling a load of logs out of proctor when it started to rain an hail. Taylor said " fellers ,I just had time to back my mule and wagon load of logs up into this old white oak trunk that was rotted out ,before my mule an wagon got wet. Before anyone could say a word ,Taylor said "well I guess I had better go and feed old Samson my mule, when he got to the door ,he turned and said," you do know old Samson can talk ,don't ye". Don said " well Taylor, what does your mule say? Taylor smiled and said "at feeding time I can ask Samson how many oats does he want eat this evening . and without a pause he will raise up his tail and say clearly, A FEWwww A FEWwww. People, its the truth as good as my Uncle Taylor Ivey could tell it.</p>the knoxville girltag:theknoxvillegirl.com,2005:Post/68965262022-02-13T10:05:18-05:002022-05-18T22:28:07-04:00Three Sisters<p>It is almost garden time!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/180333/0c9ad482d70a1d3ef52d23c16c7a98f46f5f2da3/original/3sisters.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>the knoxville girltag:theknoxvillegirl.com,2005:Post/64426952020-09-25T09:37:56-04:002020-09-25T09:37:56-04:00My Hearts a Bustin!<p> </p>
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<p>When I was a little girl, my grandmother would go on long walks through our woods with me and my sister, and sometimes other relatives. Whenever we would come to the "hearts a bustin" plant, she would stop and exclaim on it's blossoms or fruit. She would caution us not to eat it, due to it being poisonous. We worried about the birds and other woodsy creatures every time, and she told us it was just for them. Some people call this plant a Bleeding Heart. I have also heard Strawberry Bush. I just remember hearing the old tale about squeezing the berries. It the juice is red, the one you love also cares for you. But, if the juice is clear ir white, it isn't time for love just yet. A few times we squeezed the berries. I can't remember what color the juices were. A few times I went and picked some of the berries and got scolded. It is a beautiful plant.</p>
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<p>Sometimes love just doesn't work out the way you think it will. The Monroe Brothers sure do some mighty fast upbeat pickin here on New River Train. I reckon they had to skedaddle fast away from this particular darling. </p>
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<p>To make the tea with dried leaves, simply add a small handful of them to an 8-ounce (240-ml) cup of boiling water, then steep them for 15–30 minutes. To prevent throat irritation, use a strainer or cheesecloth to remove as many of the leaves as possible. You can add honey, lemon or my favorite, cinnamon!</p>
<p>You can apply the fresh leaves to wounds, but be careful, because they can be an irritant. </p>
<p>You can purchase teas, oils and medicines with mullein at most stores. </p>
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<p>A talented gentleman that I know, Gene Blair, is not only an award winning songwriter, but knows a thing or three about herbs! You can enjoy his songs on Reverbnation! </p>
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<p>It is easy to enjoy some gnseng tea. Simply steep a couple of small roots in a cup or so of boiling water. Add a little honey, if you wish. </p>
<p>A few years back I wrote a song about a Cherokee medicine man and his troubles with his Appalachian lover. I hope you enjoy the story and the 'sangin!" :) Special thanks to the late Kent Mandoman Bilbrey, Outlaw Willie Franklin and Terry Phillips!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/180333/373c43bc910ae5c1154eab4cbb0c8fa01a9fd8e5/original/20200901-192928.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>5:56the knoxville girl