Folkways and Field

04/16/2022

Have you found any "dry land fish" yet? It's that time of year! I always watch for may apples, redbuds, and leaves the size of mouse ears (seriously!) The soil must be at least 50* and not hold water. Say hi if you're already finding some!

12/18/2016

10/09/2016

Today we took the opportunity to travel some Scenic Byways of Southwest Virginia, beginning with Big Walker Mountain Lookout near Wytheville. In addition to the fire tower built in 1947, the pass is also of historical significance as Molly Tynes used it to reach Wytheville and warn them of the impending assault and raids by General John Toland during the Civil War.

08/19/2016

Here is a link to my shop on etsy that makes it easy to check out all of the listings.

This is a 2 x 2 sustainably harvested hardwood panel painted with a traditional quilt square design. It comes complete with hardware (eye screws) for hanging. The board is primed and painted on the front and sides with multiple coats of durable latex paint and given a polycrylic clear coat for weath...

08/09/2016

The idea for Donna Marcinkowski DeSoto’s second quilt book came to her while she was driving.

08/08/2016

Old Russell County Courthouse in Southwest Virginia. The original courthouse was built in 1799. Today the interior has been lovingly restored and there are exhibits in the second floor. To the left is a log cabin which sells local photography and crafts. A very nice lady named Barbara took us through the courthouse.

08/07/2016

I can't tell you how many times I have seen copies of my work on Pinterest or other websites. I have even seen people on Pinterest replace my contact info on photos I took of my own work with thier own. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but that doesn't make it right.

PART ONE This morning a person told me he was going to hang my print he purchased in his barn for his llama and goat to look at. Sounds like a wonderful place

07/04/2016

Skyline Drive winds it's way through the Shenandoah National Park. 105 miles of intense effort by young men of the CCC, over 1,000 families displaced under the guise of "welfare and concern." Resorts that were enjoyed by the affluent last century now cater to explorers from every corner of the globe. As we rounded the last half mile to the Swift Run Gap entrance, we startled a juvenile black bear sitting in the middle of the road. 68° and blustery rain kept us from our planned hike, but we will be back.

07/04/2016

In Waynesboro, Afton, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Luray... farmhouses fade into "town"... With early 1900s restored homes, eateries, theaters, museums, and libraries.

07/04/2016

We couldn't resist the opportunity to sneak away from work and responsibilities this weekend...these last couple of weeks were full of obligations and stress and my inner gypsy grew restless. So we headed North through the Old Dominion, through the Shenandoah National Park via Skyline Drive, and also cruised down some of the best representations of small town Main Streets returning from the edge of extinction.

06/25/2016

For any who are wondering, We haven't stopped our adventures, we have been busy helping my mom recover and rebuild her flooded farmhouse, and helping my oldest son prepare for his new career as a sailor in the US Navy! Hopefully we will be back to traveling and sharing soon.