David's Mountain Memories

I am David Thrower, and this is a collection of snippets of my life. On this page you will find articles about Appalachian heritage, family history, music, and other good stuff. It is a lighthearted page, so hope you will visit often as this is like my virtual homestead, front porch and all.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Close Calls and Wrapping Up a School Year

This past few days have been somewhat a roller coaster in a figurative sense. There is a bit to cover so I will begin by just chronicling ...

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

The Summer Season Knocks on the Door

It is really interesting as I write this, but for the first time in many years I am actually looking forward to summer. Maybe it is becaus...

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The Challenges of Life

As I write this for the week, I am in a very fatigued state. As the school year is winding down, the effects of dealing with five classes ...

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

This Week

I am not too inspired to do a catchy title for this week's discussion, so we will just self-title it "This Week." There is no...

Friday, May 9, 2025

Special - Picking a New Pope

I am writing again this week as much has happened. Yesterday, after the Papal conclave, it was announced that we have a new Pope, Leo XIV....

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Getting Settled and Important Decisions

As I write down thoughts for this week, I am at what seems like a major milestone since our involuntary displacement back in October, when ...

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Spring Challenges

The first full week back to work after Spring Break has been a busy one, and I am feeling it. Due to Barbara's car having to have brak...

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