The purpose of this blog is to chronicle my experiences and discoveries in Appalachia as I constantly compile information for a book on Appalachian Self-sustainability and culture.
As a product and a resident of Appalachia I am constantly trying to determine my origins, what makes up Appalachian culture and its origins, where and who are the Appalachian people, what stories should be retold, what do the mountains and the mountain culture have to contribute to the global society, and what sort of future is in store for this region. The exploration of Appalachia and analysis of my region will take me into almost every academic discipline, into every hollow, and cause me to cross paths with some very interesting people. The final goal is to produce a book which give a taste of what it is to be Appalachian and some of the basic knowlege that can be applied to create a sustainable Appalachia.
My hope are that this blog may firstly be entertaining and informative to my family, friends and colleages and secondly that it might afford me an opportuntiy to gain some much needed feedback on my work in progress. Please feel free to comment and if you have any information, resources, or ideas that might assist me in my endevor I would greatly appriciate it.
