Front Porch Philosophy

If you enjoy porch stories, small town memories, and a little mountain wisdom, make sure to catch Front Porch Philosophy three times a week. New columns arrive every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, each one offering a fresh slice of Appalachian small town life served with warmth, humor, and a glass of sweet tea. It’s a great escape for readers who like to settle in, slow down, and enjoy a steady flow of front‑porch storytelling.

Dip Dog Stand
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The Dip Dog Stand

August 9, 2026 Mickey Lee Comments Off on The Dip Dog Stand

There are places in this world that don’t just serve food, they serve memories. Around here, the Dip Dog Stand has always been one of those places, and the best part is that it’s still […]

Life Before Cell Phones
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Life Before Cell Phones

August 6, 2026 Mickey Lee Comments Off on Life Before Cell Phones

There was a time in the South when you could walk out your front door and vanish for the whole afternoon, and nobody thought a thing about it. You weren’t expected to answer to anyone, […]

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A Good Song and An Open Road

July 30, 2026 Mickey Lee Comments Off on A Good Song and An Open Road

There’s a special kind of peace that comes from easing down a country road on a warm summer evening with the windows rolled down and the radio doing all the talking. You’re not going anywhere […]

Rock and Roll Express
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When Rock & Roll Was King

July 23, 2026 Mickey Lee Comments Off on When Rock & Roll Was King

I was seven and a half years old when the Rock ’n’ Roll Express came crashing into my world like a double dropkick to the soul. It was 1985, and I was already knee-deep in […]