Snowy Mountain Memories of Winter 1977

For my money, no winter can top the winter of ’77. Of course, I’ll never be 11 years old again, either, and it seems that our lasting impressions of the seasons are almost always forged during our growing-up years. I mean, present-day winters just can’t compete, right?

Mountain Artisan Uses Gourds To Create Afro-Lachian Art

Jane Carter Buis gourd mask

Jane Carter Buis expresses her heritage through unique masks, animal figures and decorative pieces made from gourds and wood.