Know Your Roots
Have you ever read something that resonates with you so well that you just can’t help but smile and say “yup, that’s so true!” Today, I came across just such a quote and it resonated with me so well that… Read More »Know Your Roots
May 2022
Decoration Day: The Forgotten Holiday
In honor of Memorial Day I’d like to reposting this blog from last year. Happy Decoration Day, my friends! What people celebrate is an important part of folklore. The month of May is a busy and important time of the… Read More »Decoration Day: The Forgotten Holiday
Flooded with Folk Art
Imagine … If you will— That you are traveling from one state to another. Funds are tight. But you really want to do some kind of sight-seeing. You pass one sign after another as you make your way down the… Read More »Flooded with Folk Art
Folklore Is So Much More
Folklore is so much more than fairy tales, myths, and legends. Several years ago, as an aspiring writer, I began taking classes at the local community college. As I was signing up, Intro to Folklore, caught my eye. At the… Read More »Folklore Is So Much More