tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post2343102150097828952..comments2023-03-18T03:41:29.822-07:00Comments on Once Upon A Word: THE VINE THAT ATE THE SOUTHAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16703677258513182786noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-84013910320617765832012-07-04T06:36:30.707-07:002012-07-04T06:36:30.707-07:00Yes, Paula, kudzu is the stuff nightmares are made...Yes, Paula, kudzu is the stuff nightmares are made of. And Winner Take All depicts one man's effort to reclaim what belongs to him. But the plant is relentless in its steady progress in taking the South. It is costing utility cocmpanies a fortune to keep their power lines free of it.Linda Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749255692298669394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-28907515521342432752012-07-03T02:35:04.055-07:002012-07-03T02:35:04.055-07:00A fascinating story, Linda, and how wonderful to g...A fascinating story, Linda, and how wonderful to get that standing ovation. Must admit I had never heard of kudzu, but it seems kind of worrying that it can grow so fast abnd be so difficult to kill off.Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-21223192829562676542012-07-02T19:52:48.642-07:002012-07-02T19:52:48.642-07:00Thank you, Cheryl. Yes, that standing ovation prob...Thank you, Cheryl. Yes, that standing ovation probably cemented my determination to be a "real" writer. A little taste of success goes a long way! This is a story that is close to my heart for all the reasons mentioned. And kudzu, it is relentless. It dies out in winter and in spring just pops out on the dead vines and continues on from there. When burned or chopped down or poisoned and presumed dead, its seeds can sprout as late as ten years afterward.Linda Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749255692298669394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-24762239906822941112012-07-02T19:45:51.085-07:002012-07-02T19:45:51.085-07:00Rebecca, thank you so much for taking time to comm...Rebecca, thank you so much for taking time to comment on this story. And thank you for gtting it on the page as well. You're the greatest. LindaLinda Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749255692298669394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-84838372778728302412012-07-02T15:34:02.207-07:002012-07-02T15:34:02.207-07:00Linda,
I really enjoyed this post! Being from Okla...Linda,<br />I really enjoyed this post! Being from Oklahoma, I didn't know what the name of the vine was, but have, of course, seen it when we'd go back to WV through Tennessee and Kentucky. Oh, that must have been such a thrill for you--that standing ovation. I would have felt validated too, if I'd been you. Congratulations on all your successes. This story looks like another one!<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-9219372604290526102012-06-30T09:15:54.412-07:002012-06-30T09:15:54.412-07:00HI Linda,
Such an interesting tale you've crea...HI Linda,<br />Such an interesting tale you've created using Kudzu... Who woulda thunk it??? LOL<br />I have seen some beautiful baskets and woven mats created from the Kudzu vines. Don't think I want to eat it, though... <br />Have a great weekend and stay cool if that's possible.<br />BeccaRebecca J. Vickeryhttp://rebeccajvickery.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-4969513858967808682012-06-30T07:16:48.218-07:002012-06-30T07:16:48.218-07:00Hi Sarah. Thanks for stopping by and adding omore ...Hi Sarah. Thanks for stopping by and adding omore information re kudzu. I knew about it being used for food in Japan but hadn't heard of anyone here eating it. I haven't seen it bloom but I'm sure that would be very striking to see miles and miles of blooms. And yes, some of the rural scenery can look better covered!Linda Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749255692298669394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135368746376329105.post-67611151284982428092012-06-30T07:10:02.807-07:002012-06-30T07:10:02.807-07:00First, let me congratulate you on that fantastic s...First, let me congratulate you on that fantastic standing ovation. That must have been quite a moment.<br />I, too, live in Kutzu territory in North Carolina. There is another side to Kutzu--it's edible. Yep, we can eat the stuff. Another positive aspect is that it has fragrant purple blooms that can fill the air with purfume. Sometimes it's good to have vines covering some of the ugliness. And I kind of like the creepy effect in rural areas where the Kutzu has proliferated. eeekkkk!<br />A very cool blog.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.com