Book Reviews & Storytelling
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From the publisher, December 2020
As you read this issue of Smoky Mountain Living, you’ll find—as in every issue—some fine examples of writing and photography by our talented team of contributors. Read more
Dec 1, 2020
Saving for Fudge
My grandmother knew the value of saving money, though throughout her life she seldom had enough to set aside. So she saved dimes, using pre-printed savings books distributed by Asheville Federal Savings and Loan Association. Read more
Dec 1, 2020
Photo Essay, October 2020
See photo submissions from readers of Smoky Mountain Living magazine. Read more
Oct 1, 2020
Pocket Knives
During my childhood, I liked to watch my father sharpen the clip blade of his pocket knife. He applied a thin layer of honing oil to his whetstone, and as he held the blade at an angle, he carefully stroked it across the stone till he was satisfied. Read more
Oct 1, 2020
A Fascination with Bigfoot
You may have felt it while hiking in the woods or spending time in nature—the sensation of being watched, yet there was no visible confirmation of anything to cause that feeling. Read more
Oct 1, 2020
Get Along, Little Doggie
My grandfather had two farms. One was down Old Russellville Pike where he kept pigs and grew a little tobacco and hay. He had cattle too—a nice herd of Herefords, that stocky, breed of beef cattle with the red coat and white face. Read more
Aug 1, 2020