💪Ruby grew up in Leslie County, Kentucky, without electricity or running water and describes her childhood as wonderful.
🌽Ruby emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and talks about how she raises her own food.
👴🏻Ruby is 87 years old and still full of energy and resilience.
🏞️Ruby enjoys living in Appalachia and believes the clean air contributes to good health.
👨👩👧👦Ruby has a close-knit family and has provided for five generations.
What was Ruby's childhood like?
—Despite growing up without electricity or running water, Ruby describes her childhood as wonderful.
How does Ruby raise her own food?
—Ruby has a garden and raises hogs, chickens, and cows to provide for herself and her family.
How old is Ruby?
—Ruby is 87 years old.
What does Ruby like about living in Appalachia?
—Ruby enjoys the clean air and believes it contributes to good health.
How has Ruby provided for her family?
—Ruby has supported her family for five generations and has helped send her children to college.
00:01Ruby grew up in Leslie County, Kentucky, without electricity or running water.
00:08Ruby describes her childhood as wonderful despite the challenging circumstances.
00:38Ruby was born in 1934 and is still full of energy at 87 years old.
01:05Ruby emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and raising one's own food.
03:38Ruby's property has been in the family for multiple generations and cannot be sold.
06:25Ruby talks about the challenges faced by her community due to coal mining.
09:59Ruby believes that returning to a more self-sufficient lifestyle will be important in the future.
13:08Ruby reflects on the support of her family and community.
