Tag Archives: John C. Campbell Folk School

A Tale Worth Telling

Posted on May 3, 2015 by wakingofthebear

If you have been following my blog for any time at all, you know that each year my wife and I take at least one trip to John C. Campbell Folk School in North Carolina. If you haven’t, now you … Continue reading →

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. . . and another thing . . .

Posted on June 29, 2014 by wakingofthebear

Since I have not posted a rant lately about things that bug me, I thought this might be the right time and the right topic. The question to be answered is, “Why do some people put themselves in situations where … Continue reading →

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Customs and Mores

Posted on January 18, 2014 by wakingofthebear

I am currently reading a delightful book entitled Whistling Woman (Appalachian Journey). The listed author is C C Tillery, but the book is actually a collaboration between two sisters, Christy and Caitlyn, who have both authored books under their own names. In … Continue reading →

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Can You Teach an Old Goat New Tricks?

Posted on January 10, 2014 by wakingofthebear

Now I know that you all are thinking of the old adage “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” but we are not going to talk about dogs in this post. We are, in fact, going to talk about … Continue reading →

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Let’s Keep On Learning New Stuff

Posted on October 13, 2013 by wakingofthebear

Regina and I just returned from a week at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina.  We have been there five times.  Obviously, we like it a lot.  If you have not had the opportunity to hear us … Continue reading →

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