We actually had the current mountaineer show up at our hospital a few weeks ago! Indeed, 'Let's Go Mountaineers!' With a little 'We Are Marshall,' for good measure.
Before he served as a US Senator from Virginia, Jim Webb wrote a wonderful book--"Born Fighting: How the Scots-Irish Shaped America" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_Fighting). If you've never read it, you must. Having spent a fair amount of time in Appalachia (and living for a few years on its edge), that book gave me a much deeper understanding of those places which I dearly loved. It begins (briefly) with the Romans failure to capture Scotland and their decision to stop at Hadrian's Wall. It skips forward (if I remember correctly) to Edward I's disastrous invasion of Scotland. Then, the Clearings and the rise of the Scots-Irish and on to America-and a very particular mindsight that had its positives and negatives.
You know, that's one of my favorite books! In fact, my daughter is also interested in rural Appalachian health issues and I recommended it to her. I think it's still on her shelf in her bedroom. I thought it was a great insight into the way a culture develops over the ages. Thanks for the reminder!
I can't think of a more beautiful tune than Country Roads by John Denver. it always reaches down to my country soul, even though I'm not from WVA. Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye. You have every reason to be proud of your Appalachian roots, Sir!
Did you ever see the remix with Dolly Parton and all the other country singers? It doesn't have the same impact as the original but it's nice. Take a look:
Anyone who can get me to finish an article about West Virginia is alright in my book. Of course I was born in South Carolina so there is that. I love this platform where you encounter an unexpected gem like this and you just want to say to the author: Thank you. There should be a button for that.
WVU grad here that ended up in SC. There are a lot of us here. WVa will always hold a special place in my heart. Let’s Go Mountaineers!
We actually had the current mountaineer show up at our hospital a few weeks ago! Indeed, 'Let's Go Mountaineers!' With a little 'We Are Marshall,' for good measure.
Before he served as a US Senator from Virginia, Jim Webb wrote a wonderful book--"Born Fighting: How the Scots-Irish Shaped America" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_Fighting). If you've never read it, you must. Having spent a fair amount of time in Appalachia (and living for a few years on its edge), that book gave me a much deeper understanding of those places which I dearly loved. It begins (briefly) with the Romans failure to capture Scotland and their decision to stop at Hadrian's Wall. It skips forward (if I remember correctly) to Edward I's disastrous invasion of Scotland. Then, the Clearings and the rise of the Scots-Irish and on to America-and a very particular mindsight that had its positives and negatives.
You know, that's one of my favorite books! In fact, my daughter is also interested in rural Appalachian health issues and I recommended it to her. I think it's still on her shelf in her bedroom. I thought it was a great insight into the way a culture develops over the ages. Thanks for the reminder!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenandoah_River?wprov=sfti1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Ridge_Mountains?wprov=sfti1#
Beautifully written Edwin
Thanks cousin! I know you get it.
I can't think of a more beautiful tune than Country Roads by John Denver. it always reaches down to my country soul, even though I'm not from WVA. Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye. You have every reason to be proud of your Appalachian roots, Sir!
Did you ever see the remix with Dolly Parton and all the other country singers? It doesn't have the same impact as the original but it's nice. Take a look:
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/forever-country-video-watch-star-studded-magical-medley-come-to-life-111161/
Anyone who can get me to finish an article about West Virginia is alright in my book. Of course I was born in South Carolina so there is that. I love this platform where you encounter an unexpected gem like this and you just want to say to the author: Thank you. There should be a button for that.