Rusty Mullins

Old Wise Tales: Mostly true, humorous, heart-warming stories about growing up in the southwestern Virginia mountains - Old Wise Tales Rusty Mullins

I enjoyed growing up in the 1980's. What a decade to be a teenager! The 80's had iconic music, classic movies, very big hair and incredibly unique fashion. Another boom in that decade was cable television spreading to the more remote parts of the country, including the southwestern Virginia mountains where I was raised. The people of Appalachia have often been considered at least a step behind the rest of the world, but cable TV enabled us to catch up a little. The coalfields were not as remote as they once were. This book contains 22 stories about growing up in that Appalachian culture during the 80's. Hopefully, the stories will be uplifting and humorous - some will make you laugh and others may make you shed a tear - as we remember those special days. Here is a sample of what you will learn -*What happens when you aim a starter's pistol at the ground (or at someone) and not over your head?*Why are the 7th graders in Wise, Virginia, excited all year?*What happens when you write a critical column about a local town?*What is the lamest pick-up line ever uttered by a 13-year-old? All of those questions answered and more on this journey that takes place in my hometown of Wise. Hope you enjoy the ride.