Washington County VA – Front Porch Philosophy

The Belmont Hotel: A Lost Abingdon Landmark

August 20, 2026 Mickey Lee 0

There are some buildings that disappear from a town and leave nothing but a bare patch of ground. And then there are others that linger long after the bricks are gone, like a ghost that […]

Piggly Wiggly Fed Our Towns and Shaped Our People

August 2, 2026 Mickey Lee Comments Off

Some names just feel like they belong to the South. They settle into our memories the way porch swings settle into old wood, steady and familiar. Piggly Wiggly is one of those names. You can […]

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.