Out in the Backwoods

Pollen Allergies

Posted By:  on Mar 23, 2012 in Featured, Out in the Backwoods
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Nothing like waking up on a bright spring morning in the country and taking a walk among all the flowering trees.  There’s just one problem:  everything is yellow with pollen, and it’s the light, fluffy, powdery stuff that causes us country dwellers so much grief yearly.  Pollen, especially pine pollen like we have down south, …

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That’s Where I Come From

Posted By:  on Dec 29, 2011 in Featured, Out in the Backwoods
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I am being a real nerd today.  Seriously.  Since the year is almost over, I am just sitting around reminiscing about all that has gone on in 2011 and the years before.  I got to thinking about my wedding, my family, our house we finally moved into this year.  Everything has happened so quickly and …

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A Very Country Christmas

Posted By:  on Dec 13, 2011 in Featured, Out in the Backwoods
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Where I live is the same old town I was born and raised in, and around here we get excited about Christmas.  Ever since I can remember we have put up our lights inside and outside of the home along with our Nativity scene and garland.  The pine Christmas tree in our home gives off …

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I Love Country Music

Posted By:  on Aug 18, 2011 in Featured, Out in the Backwoods
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In the south there are things that stick with you your whole life.  Things that include loving sweet tea, saying yes ma’am and yes sir to everyone, and country music.  Now I’ll tell you there are some folks from the south who don’t live that way, but in the sticks where I grew up that …

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