April of 2018 saw my return to my maternal homeplace and the start of the restoration journey. Things were in major disrepair. Mom was dying, and life had me...
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Pumpkin dumplings? Video version available here 5.24.18 • 19:37 S1:E45Por Washboard Chronicles
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A cherished friend drops by Video version available here 5.23.18 • 18:27 S1:E44Por Washboard Chronicles
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Por Washboard Chronicles
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Identifying these beautiful oaks, evening coffee, and garden plans. Video version available here 5.17.18 • 19:21 S1:E40Por Washboard Chronicles
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Here’s more about what the hat I wear represents, good folks doing good things. www.teamneverquit.com/mission Video version available here 5.16.18 • 17:17 S1:E39Por Washboard Chronicles
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Much better Video version available here 5.16.18 • 10:40 S1:E38Por Washboard Chronicles
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Continuing the clearing on the North side Video version available here 5.15.18 • 19:50 S1:E37Por Washboard Chronicles
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The mower gives up Video version available here 5.15.18 • 18:12 S1:E36Por Washboard Chronicles
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Another productive day on this ole East Texas home-place. Video version available here 5.14.18 S1:E35Por Washboard Chronicles
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Mother's Day reflections Video version available here 5.13.18 • 19:41 S1:E34Por Washboard Chronicles
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Memories of Memaw and chickens Video version available here 5.11.2018 S1:E33Por Washboard Chronicles
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My sister arrives for a visit Video version available here 5.11.18 • 14:50 S1:E32Por Washboard Chronicles
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Mother's Day approaches Video version available here 5.10.18 • 8:00 S1:E31Por Washboard Chronicles
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Reflections on the friends Video version available here 5.9.18 • 18:35 S1:E30Por Joel Johnson
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The hits just keep comin Video version available here 5.9.18 • 10:04 S1:E29Por Joel Johnson
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Getting after it Video version available here 5.8.18 • 17:38 S1:E28Por Joel Johnson
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A dog with a purpose Video version available here • • For those interested in helping the Guide Dogs of America, you can find out more and help here: www.guidedogsofamerica.org 5.8.18 • 08:34 S1:E27Por Joel Johnson
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A surprise in the shack Video version available here 5.7.18 • 18:20 S1:E26Por Washboard Chronicles
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Good Monday morning y’all! Who was the teacher that influenced you the most? Video version available here 5.7.18 • 09:43 S1:E25Por Joel Johnson
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Sunday evening in Nacogdoches.. Monday’s coming, make the week count y’all! Video version available here 5.6.18 • 18:52 S1:E24Por Washboard Chronicles
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Garage Memories Video version available here 5.6.18 • 08:35 S1:23Por Washboard Chronicles
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Jelly in your belly! If you have the want to, you’ll get it done with what you got! Video version available here 5.5.18 • 14:43 S1:E22Por Joel Johnson
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One of the few videos I have of this girl. T Air Date 5.5.18 • 13:35 S1:E21Por Washboard Chronicles
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A quick look at inside the old farmhouse Video version available here 5.5.18 - 08:08 S1:E20Por Joel Johnson
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Progress Video version available here Original Air Date 5.4.18 - 16:39 S1:E18Por Washboard Chronicles
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A lil somber this morning on the old place. Grief knows no mercy. Video version available here Original Air Date 5.2.18 - 06:56 S1:E14Por Washboard Chronicles
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Breakfast in the kitchen and memories Video version available here Air Date 4.30.18 7:20 S1:E8Por Joel Johnson
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Starting making a dent. This was the last day we were excited about a small tank on the adjoining property. Up until this day we thought there were fish in it. Oh well. Video version available here Air Date: 4.29.18 PM S1:E7Por Joel Johnson
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With the overwhelming task of getting settled in. We took a break and worked outside a bit. Video version available here Air Date: 4.29.18 Morning S1:E6Por Joel Johnson
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Finding the box with the coffee in after the move was the most important thing that morning. Breakfast on the old stove and on the counter where the biscuits were handmade to the flecks in the 60's era Formica wore off. Video version available here Air Date 4.28.18 S1:E5Por Joel Johnson
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Waking up on the old homeplace for the first time in over 25 years. I was overtaken with nostalgia and SINUS issues. I had been gone so long the greenhouse effect of East Texas did a number on me the first two weeks, hence the severe stuffiness in my voice. Video version available here Air Date April 28, 2018 S1:E4…
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Sometimes you just have to go back to your roots.... It was occupied by an agricultural family of 8 and is over 100 years old. The sons and daughters of this old homeplace went on to make an impact as teachers, agribusiness leaders on a worldwide scale, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and civil servants. Their offspring continued to make an impact…
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Memaw insisted that the leaves under that old tree were raked daily. The pile was disheartening as it had been over a decade since a rake had touched the soil. Video version available here Air date April 28,2018 S1:E2Por Joel Johnson
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Overwhelmed with the task ahead. Video version available here Original air date: April 28, 2018 Season 1 Episode 1Por Washboard Chronicles
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