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Appalachian guy trying to write things between complaining about diabetes and invasive species.
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In light of the 2024 election results, I have written an essay drawing parallels between my life and that of the next Vice President -and the difference of our interpretations.
One for the Price of Two — JD Vance and Other Appalachian Childhoods
I first encountered JD Vance in the pages of his book, as he recounted a childhood that felt familiar in many ways. Vance was right, we…
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We need an MTV cribs of all the billionaires' doomdays bunkers. It would be fun to see where our society's money is going instead of functioning schools.

#politics
June 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We all need to keep showing up. #NoKings
April 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"Every time we visited someone it was a great relief to see them but also heartbreaking to hear their stories"

Check out my newest article about my time back in time after Hurricane Helene.

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December 29, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Reposted by Zane
The #NCGA whiffed on flood relief for #WNC earlier this week. Here's what Gov. Cooper & Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers had to say about their trip to DC to seek help there & about the 3 courageous western Republicans who stood up to Raleigh's political BS. #ncpol

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Gov. Cooper goes to D.C. after General Assembly fails to deliver on storm relief
With North Carolina’s Republican-dominated General Assembly still dead-set on refusing to provide meaningful relief for mountain communities hit hard by Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, Democratic Gov. R...
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November 22, 2024 at 7:32 PM
I need recommendations for a quintessential southern dish to bring to a Bay Area Thanksgiving?
November 21, 2024 at 4:45 PM
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An Appalachian trying to write things between complaining about diabetes and invasive species.
November 10, 2024 at 4:15 PM
In light of the 2024 election results, I have written an essay drawing parallels between my life and that of the next Vice President -and the difference of our interpretations.
One for the Price of Two — JD Vance and Other Appalachian Childhoods
I first encountered JD Vance in the pages of his book, as he recounted a childhood that felt familiar in many ways. Vance was right, we…
medium.com
November 10, 2024 at 3:09 PM