Years ago Jimmy got with a couple of buddies and they decided they were going to cure country hams. They each put down two hams. They actually bought a whole hog each, got it processed with the hams, pork chops and sausage. They were so very excited about it. And before they went through the … [Read more…]
One of my first outings when I moved to western Kentucky was that I drove up to the lake near Aurora, Kentucky. They had an arts and crafts festival in the fall. One of the exhibits they had was cooking sorghum. I watched for a while. I might have even bought some sorghum. I’m sure I … [Read more…]
Several years ago I went to the funeral of one of the matriarchs of Fancy Farm. Someone made this comment about her speaking to us with her life and I thought that was one of the best compliments anyone could be given. I went to the funeral of another matriarch in our community today. She … [Read more…]
If Fr. Darrell was here right now he would say “How’s Your Lent Going?” And I would tell him today that my Lent is going great! Okay, I haven’t been great at reducing carbs but I have quit playing computer games and other than today I have eliminated sweets from my diet. But one of … [Read more…]
Living in a small town it makes sense that some people marrying into the same family as their siblings. Let’s face it. We’re a small town full of large families. For years no one interacted outside of the community. Everyone went to school in town, went to church in town, worked on farms or in town. … [Read more…]
There are so many times throughout our lives that we need someone to pray for us. Sometimes it’s an illness or a surgery. Sometimes it’s a life decision that we are making. Sometimes it is for help in getting back on our feet. But it’s something very special if we ask our mother to say … [Read more…]
Several years ago there was a country song by Miranda Lambert named “Everybody Dies Famous in a Small Town” and it is so true. I live in a county of 30,000 people but the town I call home has a population of about 500 people. Well, I live on the outskirts of that town so I … [Read more…]
When I was growing up I would spend a lot of time with my grandmother. I used to spend the night. I loved that. I could be by myself and get spoiled rotten. I remember at night, before bed, she would fix ice cream. She had these great sundae glasses. They were more bowls than … [Read more…]
People in Fancy Farm like watermelon. It seems they can’t wait until they show up in the stores or in make-shift stands on the side of the road. Jimmy tells of his dad taking a trailer over to Missouri and bringing back a trailer-load of watermelon. In fact when we are over in Missouri he … [Read more…]
Growing up, Thanksgiving was always a big deal. It was a time for family to get together and to be together. We loved it. Of course there was all kinds of food. Grandma would cook the turkey and the dressing and the pie. I’m sure there were other dishes but I so remember the pie. … [Read more…]