Strong Roots
Genealogy can be compared to the trunk of a tree. It sets a foundation for each person as they make their way into the world they live in. Ideally, the tree will have strong roots with a lot of branches… Read More »Strong Roots
Secret Recipe
In today’s high-speed world, most of us are living life in the fast lane. Words that dominate our culture include examples like fast, rapid, automatic, and immediately. They all mean basically the same thing and as a society we demand… Read More »Secret Recipe
When You Open The Box
How often do you dread going to the mailbox? Or even just skip checking the mail altogether? When was the last time you received a real letter from someone? I’m talking handwritten, with a pen or pencil- words on the… Read More »When You Open The Box
Branch Out
I love that trees are so often associated with life and growth, or the lack thereof. Imagine with me, if you will, that a tree has been planted in front of your home. That tree starts out underground, unseen. It… Read More »Branch Out
More Than Just Books
Last time we talked about our family groupies. Did you make that list? If you recall, folk group is a term used a lot in folklore circles. It is basically any group of people that has at least one thing… Read More »More Than Just Books
Family Groupies
As a kid, if I came across a word that I didn’t know in a book or on television, I had two options. I could try to figure out what the word meant from the context. Or, I could go… Read More »Family Groupies
The Survival of Culture Meets Creativity
In a previous post, I mentioned the different genres of folklore as well as origin stories as one of the many aspects of folklore. Circling back to that- let’s dive a bit deeper, shall we? Material folklore can take the… Read More »The Survival of Culture Meets Creativity
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
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