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.

Monday, August 6, 2018

The Epidemic of Elitism

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I wanted to reflect on a few things today.  One of my daily indulgences is listening to a conservative commentator on YouTube by the name of...
Friday, August 3, 2018

Commemorating The Victims of a Great Tragedy - Assyrian Martyr's Day

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Many of the stories I write here are reflections of my own story, as they mirror different aspects of my own life experience.   This o...
Thursday, July 19, 2018

Lingering the Summer Months

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Hello everyone - it has been a while, hasn't it?   So far, it has been a busy summer, and with work and other activities I haven't h...
Monday, April 16, 2018

From Stuart Hill to Steubenville - An Educational Legacy

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As I write this, I am approaching the day when I walk the aisle to get a major educational achievement - I will be receiving my long-awaited...
Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Dealing with Antisemitism and Conspiracy Theories Among Fellow Traditionalists

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I make no apologies about being a Traditionalist in the truest sense - those who know me will attest to that.  I have the following credo I ...
Monday, March 26, 2018

Parkland and the Pigg-let - Some Perspectives

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This weekend, some things have been troubling me about the recent Parkland shootings in Florida, in particular regarding this kid, David Hog...
Friday, March 9, 2018

Perspectives on Dance Bands - the Ethnic Melting-Pot

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The idea of America as a "melting pot" is often expressed in two areas - music and cuisine.   Cuisine is a whole different area of...
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