Category: The Hillbilly Side
Poppy’s Stories
Pride and Perseverence
West Virginians are a proud bunch. (See https://polebilly.com/2020/11/08/gray-skies-smilin-at-me/) They endure and they overcome by nature. It is instilled in them. This past week though, has been a true test of their will to survive. There has been a lot of media coverage […]
Thinkin About Home
So I’ve been thinking about home a little more than usual the past few days. Been thinking about muddy creeks, great people, good food, family, and the smell of the trees. No particular reason, I’ve just been thinking about it. I’ve been […]
This Virus Though…(originally posted 3/22/2020)
It’s been a busy week and I am exhausted. A week ago today, I was celebrating my step-daughter’s wedding. It was absolutely beautiful… the dress, the decorations, the love… all simply beautiful. She was a gorgeous bride and her groom was a […]
Love and Loss
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Mine was spent with family and tons of snow for Christmas, it was fantastic! The snow came down in buckets and made it really feel Christmasy and magical. Babcia was happy, my new grandson […]
There has been an ongoing debate in West Virginia for most of my life. It’s been a conundrum for as long as I can remember. West Virginia is a lovely place, full of natural beauty and wonderful people. It is also an […]
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