Appalachia’s Storyteller: The Sittin' Chair
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Appalachia’s Storyteller: The Sittin' Chair adapted by The Appalachian Storyteller
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What a story..cant imagine how the husband managed. Top class as usual. Music and graphics were spot on. Thank you, and please keep them coming.
Thanks for noticing the music and the small details that take hours, have a great day!
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The music, sounds and photos really do add to the narration of the story. JD does a good job on these.
@@christalone71 Thank you so much! Have a great Saturday!
Keeping history alive, one story at a time
Wow!
I fully expected she would go on with life and build her own sittin’ chair!
Great story!
little bit of a twist there
Me too
You're one of about fifty narrators in the world to reach a hundred K. It's incredible!
is that right? I had no idea! I am very excited to hit 100k though, I have really big plans for 2024
I really enjoyed this one. Everytime I think about sittin' chairs. I think of my grandfather and grandmother sitting on the front porch, talking about their childhood. Very good job, JD.
Me too, the sitting chair has always been a special memory of mine and my grandma and papaw. Special times and memories for sure.
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I'm sure they shared a lot of stories with you also as they sat there.
oh yes indeed, I was a sponge as a child, I still am today
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What is a sitting chair? Sorry, but I'm from Netherlands and never heard of that. Aren't all chairs for sitting? This is a bit confusing 😊
As usual another great story of the mountain peoples struggles.
Thanks JD for entertaining us with a much needed history lesson !
Back in those days people worked hard just to survive .
I guess a lot like today for different groups of people !
But the times were hard and the work wasn’t just to earn money it was a growing country with changes people befitted from because of the sacrifices of others .
Well said Gary
Welp, that’s whatcha call a plot twist😂 sad but I remember my grandmother saying if she ever won the publishers clearing house she’d fall over in a dead faint…… sad but I still have to chuckle at the irony of it all. Poor Sarah, all she wanted out of life was a little sitting chair and when she got it, it was all too much for her. (Yes I know it was the shock of seeing her “dead” husband)
man you took me back... I remember my grandma winning a big floor console TV from publishers clearing house when I was a boy. I hadn't thought about that in years
A good surprise this morning to see a story of yours. The irony, seems her true freedom was when she went to the Lord. Thank you
Well said Janet
Always enjoy hearing another great story, this one about a strong woman behind the man. Coal miners were always working hard to provide for their families while the woman maintained the homestead. WOW what a ending.... Thanks JD for this short story from our past.
ThNk you Pinky!
I was not expecting such an ending to this story. Wow, it really shows human nature to be just what it is - sometimes unpredictable.
unpredictable for sure
It was a sad story but one with depth....encore sir
...I love to hear your stories!!
Wasn’t this a deep complex thought provoking story?
Awesome! Story, all I needed was a bucket of 🍿 popcorn! Cause I felt I was watching 👀 a movie at the show. So Many emotions, Love drama, hope, fear, Suspense,sadness,loss. Amazing story loved it!
I agree, I feel like there are so many levels to this story, each one of them requiring deep thought and consideration.
I love listening to your stories. I am in love with Appalachia. The ending was not a surprise for me though: Read the short story, “The Story of an Hour”, written in 1894 by Kate Chopin. It gripped and stunned me when I read it in college. I had just lost my husband.
Yep- you win- that story was the inspiration for this one
I did not expect that ending. Great job with the story. I have so many questions so.. like I usually do with your stories, they really get me my mind wondering.
This story really evokes all kinds of thoughts... very complex. I have my own thoughts, but ill save them until others share theirs, can't wait to read them
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller - I can't speak as to the ethics of the matter, since I'm divorced myself and extremely fond of saying that if my ex is ever in a crosswalk and sees me coming, he'd better step lively bc I'll floor the gas pedal. But at least I do like to think it informs my blues music.
I have a sneakin suspicion that more then one wife's new found freedom would quickly overcome the sorrow
These stories and your talent is amazing! Thank you for all you do
I really appreciate that Mark, thanks so much!
WOW JD DID NOT SEE THAT END TO THAT STORY ANOTHER CLASSIC MY MAN
Thank you
You sir have the talent of telling a story that puts the listener right there in the moment. I truly enjoy how you recant these stories of times and its people long gone. Thank you from a true fan.
Thank you Dorothy, I do my best to take the listener inside the mind of the character and allow the listener to experience the story thru the characters eyes,.
What a story, caught me by surprise that her husband survived , and she died of the sudden shock.
I enjoyed your story.
Thanks. 🙋♂️🐈🐈.
Thank you so much!
I love your stories. Especially this one. Even though it ended sad. Please keep the stories coming.
Thank you Diana!
Wow! Thats quite a story. Never imagined he lived. It's hard losing your spouse. I've been without mine over 29 years now. Thanks for the story JD.
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3 am, can't sleep and you shared this. Thank you ❤
Sweet dreams
Wow what a great story. I enjoyed listening. Thank you for sharing this
Thank you Bessie!
what a story and great twist at the end your a good story teller I enjoyed that.
Thank you ShyLynn for your kind words, so glad to have you here!
Outstanding story by a Outstanding story teller
Thank you so much, my friend
Wonderful story, but very sad. Great job as usual!
Thank you Laura!
Wow what a great but heartbreaking story! Well done!
Thanks Shawn!
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller You're welcome sir. Keep up the fantastic work. I live in Texas but most of all my older family comes from Tennessee. Cookeville area, Putnam county. Which i lived some years there as well 😁.
I live about an hour from there, beautiful country@@shawnwatson1419
Wow, I sure didn't expect that!
Quite a twist
my father also had a history of taking forever to finish something. when i was in high school i said, it's a good thing babies finish themselves or mom would still be pregnant.
Wow!
Oh boy! I feel so bad for all the miners who've lost their lives in the mines! This was a happy ending, really.
Really when you think about it, it was
Wow!...just...WOW!😂😂😂
This excellent video reminds me of the two mine disasters up in Coal Creek/Rocky Top Tennessee. The Fraterville Mine Disaster and the Coal Creek Miners explosion. Where husbands, brothers, and sons were lost. In some instances, the husband and sons died... I can't imagine being the one to inform the wives and mother...
interesting you mention that, one of the photos in this video is from the Fraterville Mine Disaster
Another wonderful story ❤
Thank you Ruth!
Wow, that was interesting 👍. I can’t even imagine what they both went through? I’m sure, like the rest of your stories, this one is true? You’re a great storyteller JD❤. Thanks
Hi Denise, most all stories I tell are true- this one was a short non fiction story I wrote
Yeah I agree, it's a sad story
Thanks for watching, have a blessed day
There’s a cd,
Mark Twain words & music. Your voice, especially in the beginning and narrative style, reminded me of it. If you’ve not listened, it’s so well done and has many famous musicians. This video is so well done! I’ve subscribed to your channe. Live in western NC in smokies. It’s sure changed a lot. Kind of sad. I quilt and love to listen to things like this.
I'll check that cd out. Thanks for subscribing! many stories to come
Great story! Thank you.
Thank you!
Fantastic story!
Thank you, happy you enjoyed it!
Love your channel, it’s 1 of my favorites !
Thank you Jeremy!
Great stories I can remember my Dad and my papaw's story working in the mines for 25cents a day . Cutting post timber in the mountains. Well those 2 great men are gone . although there storys of life lives on . !!!! thanks for that shine papaw'. Beckley W.V. crab orchard flattop Hinton. Coal city . Camp creek .!!!!
great men have have passed on, I sure wish some of them were still around, miss that fellas so much
That was powerful
Thank you
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Wow. Now that was a story worth telling.
Thank you 😊
You sure can tell a story!!
Thank you Beth!
Im gonna have a second listen, thank you!
Yes! Go back and catch all the small clues that unlock the true meaning hidden in this story
Mountain women are tough as nails, no doubt about it! Saturday mornings are for storytelling and JD is one of the best. Take care friend and God bless
Thanks so much Scott, have a great Saturday
I love it so far. You always bring the good stuff and i know that the rest of the story is going to be just as good. I'm sure he struggled after her passing, bless his heart, i can feel his pain all these years later. I sure would like to know the rest of the story if your abliged to tell it good Sir. Thank you for All of your videos, it takes me back to a more simple time setting on the front porch with Granny, just a swinging and listening to stories just like these. Thank you! 🤗😉🩵🫶
Thank you Leslie!
U had meon the edge of my seat holding my breath 🎉🎉🎉 fantastic!!
Glad you liked it!!
That was an awesome story. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another great one JD!!
Thank you Paula!
What a story. What a twist.
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Awesome story. Thank you so very much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Myers sent me, glad to set a spell with you ❤️ 🇨🇦
Glad to have you here, email me at theappalachianstoryteller@gmail.com and ill mail you a free sticker. Have a blessed day my friend!
i miss them
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Good morning Storyteller Jd.
Morning Randle
Beautiful and tragic story. It reminded me of how my Grandpa use to bottom those old sitting chairs back in the day to make extra money. I havent seen one of those since i was young.
Thank you my friend, I remember those chairs too, and the sounds they made when you sat in them
I had a feeling he would live .
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I thought this might happen, but was surprised that she had felt free for the first time and that she had died... Very interesting twist for sure!
thank you!
Great story
Thank you Reaper
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller thank you
This one was a really strange story i didn't expect the ending i guess her heart wasn't as strong as she thought
You would've made a great shrink, JD. You seem to have an uncommon understanding of people. It truly elevates the art of your storytelling.
I’ve always had a way of seeing inside of people- even in real life
That's a thing in the Apps.Shrinks was A Grandparent,Uncle,Aunt,Brother/Sister Best Friend etc since They Understood better Than any How Ya raised,what Ya act like,Fam Situation,Ya Manner's &Respect(Which means Mo than $!!!)&What Ya been through in Life!!Might cost Ya a Jug,Pie,or just a sittin on the Porch Talkin To Your Wife.Worth it.
I could tell You of the 2 Shrinks I been to,but not a positive thing.And I'd rather walk up to a Person&Be Judged than turn around&look like a porcupine from knives left From "Friends".
My father always said you have to try to understand people thank you for your work from Dublin Ireland
wow. Not what i was expecting!
a bit of a plot twist
Thanks again
Always welcome
What a story JD good job brother
Thanks Myers!
Warming up my Malungeon heart over here in the Tenasserim Hills of Thailand. Mucho mahalo for sharing 🙏🏼
Greetings from the mountains of East Tennessee
Oh my goodness. I reckon there's not an older traditional wife still around who hasn't thought of what they could do but their husband said it was his job to do. I was so stoic when my husband died. And all those things I thought i could do. I just have never found the strenghth or the want to. It just doesn't matter anymore. It's been 12 years. I just want him back. I reckon my heart will finally mend when I see him again.
bless you
Once we cared for one another,now I hear tell of people doing unspeakable things to children so often that I’m not shocked anymore,just heartbroken. I’m 57 that’s not so old but yet I ask myself how did we get here? I guess love left the building when Elvis did.
well said my friend
I was just catching up on some of your Stories due to travelling. This was perfect timing having been gone and just getting home. I am now trying to decide if I should quickly build my wife a sitting chair or run away.
After her husband coming home with a Chair for her, that caused her demise, I am thinking maybe I should have my wife listen to this story with me and then she can decide if I should stay or if I should go.
What a dilemma you have caused.🙂
There is a powerful message here and many layers to consider. I am happy folks are thinking deeply about this story.
I was hopeful there was more to the story. ❤😢
It was one of my first attempts at writing a fictional story.
@TheAppalachianStoryteller I loved this so interesting well done 👏
Great story 👍
Thanks Michael, have a great day
Thanks will c u next week
Thanks Earl!
Like the stories of the strong-willed women. I've known many.😊
Good one
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I sure tell ye brother good job
thanks so much brother
Wow. What a sad story. I could so see that happening though
yes sir, never know what's truly in a woman's mind.
I'm from Australia an I love all you do, we also have similar roots with the Scott/Irish. Now I've found ya I won't give ya up, keep up God good work 🙏 😊
Welcome, so glad to have you here!
What seemed especially interesting about the story characters was the juxtaposition ,of their thoughts and attitudes. .After learning , in turn, that the other had died. Quite curious
Her immediate reaction was to feel like a weight had been lifted off of her shoulders., and she was excited over what life would be like on her own.
But he on the other hand, his first reaction is to fall to the ground and hold her. " He was a broken man, who lost the love of his life, the only reason he went to work in that coal mine everyday. His life forever changed.
I am sure this story is intended to make a statement, just exactly what that statement is , I am not sure, I have a couple idea's though.
What do you think?
What an insightful and articulate response, you are definitely on the right trail to the true message behind this story
Another making story, Jd
Thanks John!
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Morning!
Gotta say I was hoping for a different ending, very entertaining .
Thanks for watching and commenting, have a great day my friend
I guess you could say there’s a moral to this story.
sad story friend
Got to tell tell ‘em all- the good the bad and the sad
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller it is what it is .. God bless
JD,,,,,,MY NAME IS JAMES DAVID KAISER,,,,im 50,,,, the little red rocker in the hotel story,, right befoer you showed the raditor with inlays;;;made me cry hard,,,,,i had one at my grand daddy and grannys house,,,,, i love you and fuk you for makeing me cry
Sorry bout that brother
To quote my own mother, "You are the property of your father, until you marry". "Then you are the property of your husband (until you or he is dead)". "Then you will be the property of your brothers until you marry again, (or until they or you are dead)". Thank Goodness my father did not go along with my mother's mountain ways. My sister and I both married. We both ended up divorcing our husbands (and raising our children alone in different parts of the country). Thank Goodness Daddy did not follow our mother's ways. My sister and I both got to finish High School (and later earn college degrees while raising our children and holding down jobs).
you made your own ways... that's strong
Didn't see that coming
quite the plot twist
Gm Ya'll ❤
Mornin' Lana ❤️
i really enjoy your stories. i have wondered if you had thought of showing yourself telling these stories? i do really enjoy the fitting pictures that you have put in to go with the stories and i have wondered how you find so many pictures of such beautiful women. i used to watch mrBallen on youtube and he just shows himself telling the stories and adds pictures of story background. he has several million subs. i do love your stories and the way that you do the pictures also. i was just thinking about the differences. oh by the way i dont much watch mrballen anymore because he has went too far to the witchcraft side.
Their marriage was a joy to him and a jail for her.
that pretty much sums it up
Just look at the huge trees that once stood here in this country. It’s a shame that greed got them all cut down. I cut timber bout all my life and very few trees were even close to that size very few. I think about the big trees that I cut and sometimes it makes me sad it really does. The state of Tn is cutting off the state park here Standing Stone it looks awful but I’ve not seen the first dime put back in the park system here.
be sure to check out my video "the rise and fall of Appalachia" on this very subject.
Wonder how anyone possibly knew what the poor lady was thinking!!!
Because I wrote the story
Is this based on another story? I knew this story, from the time it got to the knowledge that she was free to live life on her own terms, right to the end.
Yes, this story was an adaptation
Ain't tht a para ping. Ironic.
Thanks for watching Lisa!
I reckon someone should have went back to tell her he was alive as that must have been a shock of death for sure.
Yes sir
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Wayne from MT. Juliet TN. Appreciate the work !
I can't seem to pull myself away from this storyteller channel I keep saying okay one more then go check your other channel ... lol .. just saying ..
So glad your here
I’m confused. Is this not just a retelling of Kate Chopin’s short story, “The Story of an Hour?”
Hi April, yes this is a adaptation of that story based in Appalachia.
Could someone Identify/Name this Bird House(s) on a pole? What is this called? @ 0:30 ? Anyone know? Looks like something built for Orioles? Would love to get one to add to what I have now. ASny help would be Greatly Appreciated. Cheers.
when I grew up they were just gourds folks dried out and cut a hole in... im sure someone will chime in, but are they beautiful!
I hope someone knows what its called, id like to buy one for mother. But thx for the tip, thats an Idea. Something even I could do.l Cheers.@@TheAppalachianStoryteller
Those are Bottle Gourds, with openings cut for Purple Martins to make nests inside. They are painted white, as the shade which attracts these birds. Even in our time now these can be sold in shops. As ñests for Purple Martins, they are placed on poles, up too high for cats to reach them
Mercy sakes JD. I have mixed emotions with this story. It's a great story though.
its a complex story with many layers to it to consider
Tell you how
The outcome of this story was odd, every which way you look at it. Love/hate, grief/joy, contentment/disappointment. A hard life.
its one of those complex stories with a double meaning that sometimes requires multiple viewings.
How did we ever survive?
Hi JD! How sad and an ending I didn’t expect. The children really breaks my heart.
I know my grandfather was a dynamite man in the Kentucky coal mines. I was told when I would go to my grandparents house and my grandfather was not there, but told he was working. I never remember my grandfather ever speaking of the months he spent in the coal mines or anything about what happened.
He was always a quiet man. I’ve often wondered what his eyes had seen.
Thanks for this story of Tom, Sarah and the sitting chair.
Have a blessed weekend!
“The dynamite man” that’s inspiring.. hmmm , thanks for sharing that story ❤️
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller • Ohhh I can just hear the wheels and gears of your brain turning and I imagine your ears perked up, and your eyes lit up when you read what could be the title (The Dynamite Man) to a new Appalachian story added to the already fabulous collection of stories. I can’t wait to hear it.