Gifts of the Land

CURRENT Gifts of the Land

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Gifts of the Land: Boots and Ruffles

Exploring the vagaries of roosterhood.
Eli holds his first ever smallmouth bass.

Gifts of the Land: Man-Fishing

Realizing a rite of passage with a little help from Granddad.
Eli and Sam share duties with Charlotte’s new chicks.

Gifts of the Land: Charlotte – Nine Chicks in a Henhouse

How a Rhode Island Red hen resumes motherhood.
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Gifts of the Land: Wood Cutting Season

The cutting of ash trees contains a dose of tree tragedy.
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A New Family Tradition is Born: Christmas Trees and Holly Branches

The grandsons’ tree selection must pass the E-mama test. Somehow, it always does.

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Knoxville Asian Festival, August 29-30,  Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Asian Culture Center of TN
Events

Fall 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

4th of July Parade & Festival, July 4, Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Events

Summer 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

CALENDAR OF EVENTS