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me @dfollin (27267) • United States 21 Sep 24

...... I went to West Virginia and watched three of my grandchildren because their mom and stepfather were going out of town and the kids had to go to school. I have never been to their house before and it's nice but it has...

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Chiquita

Tee @Deajae72 (723) • United States 20 Jul 18

I was on Facebook one morning when I saw a post about a cat an owner was getting rid of. She was so beautiful. She had so many takers that includes me. I did not hesitate to ask if they can transport her to Michigan (where I...

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Coal Mine Disasters

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 1 Oct 17

I grew up in a small town in West Virginia, USA, that is “famous” for being the site of one of the TOP TEN coal mining disasters in the world. Most people have a difficult time pronouncing the name of the town, Monongah. But,...

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A to Z Challenge: The Letter O

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 22 Sep 17

I came across this challenge that we used to do on another web site and thought I would share it with you. Starting with any letter that you want, the challenge is to write ten things that you have done or seen that starts with...

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How Often Have You Moved?

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 26 Jul 17

I’ve learned that some people stay in one place all their lives and others move around a lot. Personally, I have moved a LOT. And not always because I wanted to move. I’m hoping that I will not have to move again, because I am...

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Have You Ever Lived With a Roommate?

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 23 Jul 17

Have You Ever Lived With a Roommate? I have never lived with a roommate, but when I was newly married and my husband went to Basic Training in Texas for the U.S. Air Force, I had a high school friend, who stayed with me for about...

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high school reunion

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What Do We Know About the WPA?

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 21 Jul 17

The WPA (originally named Works Progress Administration) and later renamed (Works Projects Administration) was part of the “NEW DEAL” that was promised by Franklin D. Roosevelt when he took office as the President of the U.S. in...

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It's Monday Morning!

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 26 Jun 17

A new week has begun! I’m just back from ten days in North Carolina, visiting with my oldest son and his wife. I’m trying to get back into my regular routine. I finally got my suitcase unpacked and all my toiletries back where...

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I'm Back!

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 24 Jun 17

Just spent TEN days in North Carolina with my son and his wife. Got home last night about 9PM. We had lots of fun visiting and enjoying each other's company. My 16 year-old grandson went with me. My youngest son drove us...

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ancestry

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West Virginia Chili Hot Dogs

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 28 May 17

There is nothing like them anywhere else in the world. West Virginia chili hot dogs are soooooo good. If you ever get to West Virginia, you must have TWO things. A northern West Virginia chili hot dog. Clarksburg has the...

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pepperoni rolls

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Random Facts About U.S.States

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 6 Apr 17

Each U.S. state has its own history and unique facts. Here are a few that I came across recently. Do you live in any of these states and do you know more facts about your state that would be interesting to the rest of...

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Hatfields and McCoys Feud

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 13 Jan 17

Back in August, I posted a small “tidbit” of information about the song “Luckenbach Texas” that mentioned the feud between the Hatfields and McCoys. I recently found some more information that I’d like to share with you. I was...

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Beautiful West Virginia

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 26 Sep 16

I was born in West Virginia, as I’ve mentioned before and I love the people there. West Virginia, like any other state, has its own way of looking at things. West Virginians have often been called “Hillbillies” and most are...

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Another Really Old Picture

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 16 Sep 16

Another Really Old Picture This is a picture of my DAD, when he was very young. He was born in 1908, so this picture is over 100 years old and I have the original photo. Don’t you just love his outfit? He was the youngest of...

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strip mining

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Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

Inlemay @Inlemay (17712) • South Africa 12 Sep 16

This was waiting in my mailbox last week all the way from West Virginia. Now every time I read the words West Virginia, John Denver suddenly appears in my mind and I start singing. Not a bad thing at all because I love all...

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Attention West Virginians!

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 28 Aug 16

All persons should know that there is BIG difference between West Virginia and Virginia. They are TWO DIFFERENT STATES. I think that some persons may not realize that, based on some of the comments I have seen on myLot recently...

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Have You Ever Heard of the Hatfield and Mccoy Feud?

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 24 Aug 16

I was born in West Virginia and lived there until I got married. This feud was an ongoing, sometimes violent, feud between families in Kentucky and West Virginia. There are lots of jokes that are directed at those of us who are...

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Do You Have To Pay Sales Tax on Purchases Where You Live?

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 24 Aug 16

Many stores right now are offering school supplies and school clothes for sale, without paying sales tax here in my area, this week. Do you have to pay sales tax where you live? The small town that I live near, has a VERY...

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Mother Nature is Not Being Nice

Katlynn @Katlynn (366) • United States 9 Jul 16

Yesterday, a system passed through my state and the worst of the storm passed through my county. Lucky me and the many other thousands of residents! I was home alone when the storm got really bad. I seriously felt like I was in...

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power outages

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Be Grateful for What You Have, It Could Be Gone in a Flash

Katlynn @Katlynn (366) • United States 6 Jul 16

In late June of 2016, my home state of West Virginia suffered a severe flood. Homes were destroyed. Lives were lost. One person is still missing. More than 500 people were stranded in a mall because of roads being washed out....

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flooding

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