tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post8465717663796689393..comments2024-02-04T22:48:07.662-08:00Comments on FOLKWAYS NOTEBOOK: VITALITY FOUND IN SMALL TOWN --Sunday SimplicitiesFolkways Note Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-43214573344953050612010-08-23T11:01:50.459-07:002010-08-23T11:01:50.459-07:00Jayne -- I will have to check out your blog to see...Jayne -- I will have to check out your blog to see Donolly. It has an Irish sounding name. Thanks for the comment -- I appreciate it -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-42960330902755135832010-08-23T01:19:53.547-07:002010-08-23T01:19:53.547-07:00The small town of Dunolly (pop.750), the one I'...The small town of Dunolly (pop.750), the one I've just started a blog about, is a great example of a country town that's managing to keep the flow happening, could very easily have just disappeared :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02851305238478213940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-15092827605404246802010-08-22T09:14:15.953-07:002010-08-22T09:14:15.953-07:00Elora -- yes, I know all too well the in-fighting ...Elora -- yes, I know all too well the in-fighting that can stall a town's climb out of oblivion. Different factions and different agendas require strong leadership and not every small town has this. But there is always the possibility that someone will step forward and help turn the town around.<br /><br />I've seen a lot of money pumped into commercial areas and still not get on the right track -- yes it does take a pulling together to get the job done. Thanks -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-36761859357864463592010-08-22T09:05:43.603-07:002010-08-22T09:05:43.603-07:00Vicki -- your example of your nearby town is inter...Vicki -- your example of your nearby town is interesting. To see it wane and die and then experience a comeback it great. There is hope for towns that are the skids. -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-58595534397887001452010-08-22T09:02:31.739-07:002010-08-22T09:02:31.739-07:00willow, wonderful that you are very interested in ...willow, wonderful that you are very interested in restoration and preservation. I believe that you live in Ohio which, as you know, is full of wonderful small historic towns. I used to get off HWY 75 and ride the backroads -- what great small towns there were to investigate if one had time. <br /><br />Thanks for your comment -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-63993784412774054102010-08-22T05:03:23.229-07:002010-08-22T05:03:23.229-07:00This was a most interesting post, Barbara. I espe...This was a most interesting post, Barbara. I especially enjoyed the photo and title of the "backsides" of the buildings, along with the circular, brick "patio" which is so inviting, along with the decorative plants and very, very attractive back entrances. Still, even with facilities, it takes the work of many concerned and dedicated citizens to evolve to the level of caring and work ethic which has produced such an environment where small businesses flourish without rancor. It takes "pulling together" rather than fighting over a shrinking pie.<br /><br />EloraElorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04579555623060708938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-61160112473708399752010-08-21T20:01:12.185-07:002010-08-21T20:01:12.185-07:00Marshall, NC -- the small town nearest us --- is i...Marshall, NC -- the small town nearest us --- is in the midst of some exciting revitalization which has slowed a bit due to the economy. We've been here long enough (35 years) to see the town wane and almost die and now begin a comeback with a new direction.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-30533169582120275752010-08-21T15:46:41.628-07:002010-08-21T15:46:41.628-07:00Restoration and preservation are subjects that are...Restoration and preservation are subjects that are near and dear to my heart. I'm told my gg grandfather was a fiddler. I'd love to know what tunes he played.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.com