Smyth County – Front Porch Philosophy

Remembering the Rainbow Motel and Restaurant

July 12, 2026 Mickey Lee Comments Off

There are places in every small town that do more than sit on the map. They settle into the memory. In Chilhowie, one of those places has always been the Rainbow Motel and Restaurant. Long […]

The Taste of Ray’s King Burger Still Lingers

June 18, 2026 Mickey Lee Comments Off

Some memories don’t come back all at once. They drift in slow, like the smell of something cooking on a summer evening, and before you know it you’re standing right back in a moment you […]

About Mickey Lee

I grew up in the hills of Southwest Virginia, where front porches were the heart of everyday life, and that easy rhythm still shapes the way I see the world. Front Porch Philosophy is my place to share the small‑town stories, memories, and porch‑side wisdom that come from listening, watching, and living close to the mountains. My writing is simple, honest, and rooted in the people and places that raised me, and if any of it feels familiar, pull up a chair and stay awhile.