photos of West Virginia – Mountain Mama Reads and Writes

Spring Snow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery

This weeks Spring weather has had it all, sun, high winds, rain and snow. It is as if the Gods of winter and spring are having a fight to see who will control the weather. Even the resting souls in the local cemetery noticed the fight. With this maybe being our last snow of winterContinueContinue reading “Spring Snow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery”

Saying Goodbye to Elkins West Virginia

I have left jobs, lost jobs, ran from jobs and wanted different jobs, but I am not sure I am happy about leaving this job. I am leaving my AmeriCorps position in Elkins West Virginia to move on to my final year as an AmeriCorps to a smaller town called Phillipi, West Virginia. AfterContinueContinue reading “Saying Goodbye to Elkins West Virginia”

2017 Photos and Thoughts About 2018.

In 2017 I found comfort in simple beauty and family. I have spent more time with people who are important to me. I fell even deeper in love with our home state with several visits to new places in West Virginia this summer. Over the fall I discovered how much blogging means to me asContinueContinue reading “2017 Photos and Thoughts About 2018.”

New Year Photo Review 2015

New Years is the time when everyone one gets a second chance . It is a time to rejoice in the new beginnings of life and to mourn the loss of the lives we have lost. It is my time to look back at some of the wonderful things we have done and places weContinueContinue reading “New Year Photo Review 2015”

Country Roads Take Me Home West Virginia, photo review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QneCplDdnA As things usually go, now that everything is getting settled and the stress from the last year and the move are over, I have a cold. This one has lasted longer than usual and I am just not up to being to creative so I though a trip down some of my favorite WestContinueContinue reading “Country Roads Take Me Home West Virginia, photo review”

Spring into the West Virginia Woods April 2014

I have been feeling under the weather for almost two weeks now. I got sick then felt good, not great, and then got worse. Not sure what is the cause but while I had three good days to hike and mushroom hunt I did take a few photos of some the signs of Spring. IContinueContinue reading “Spring into the West Virginia Woods April 2014”

Back Woods Wonders in West Virginia

Treasures found in the back woods of West Virginia.. photos and notes on the things we have seen and found on our trips into the Appalachian forest. My subject is one that is near and dear to my heart. This post allows me to shows off some of the photos I have taken over theContinueContinue reading “Back Woods Wonders in West Virginia”