Appalachian Woman interview-Ruby

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Ruby, an eighty-six year old Appalachian woman from Harlan County, Kentucky.
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[@desirewhitefire]

At the time of this interview, this 87 year old lady was still driving a semi truck. I don't think many people have caught she's a truck driver along with supporting rental properties and her own farm. She's put generations of her family through school while living in one of the most impoverished areas of the US. She's a perfect example of not lying down and letting the world beat you down.

[@Susie98052]

I'm ashamed of myself. She does more by 9am than I get done in a week! Starting tomorrow, I'll be drinking a cup of gelatin and singing amazing Grace

[@kimberlynielsen6485]

My grandmother was from Appalachian. 11 kids 5 orphans sold moonshine , gardens, chickens to take care of her family. She's my hero!

[@KFam715]

She's amazing! I love how she scoffed when Mark asked if she wore glasses LOL

[@ANCHOREDINCHRISTFOREVER]

I'm ust wondering: What makes you not "think many people have caught..." what you were able to catch, from watching the exact same interview, of this good natured, industrious Christian woman?

[@debbieelmore7431]

Amen

[@GoGirl311]

She is literally the core of history that no one teaches or talks about in todays society. Shes worth more than coal or gold.

[@florindalucero3236]

Her story needs to be in the Library of Congress, I'm not kidding, someone from Story Corps needs to contact her.

[@fludderkiddie]

Amen. I know ppl like this. My gram is like this. She's 96 and just got herself a new John Deere tractor so she can mow the giant lawn.

[@usmc_6976]

Right❤️I literally just want to hangout and hear all her stories ❤️

[@fludderkiddie]

@@usmc_6976 same

[@fiftiesandfabulous]

Well said

[@cfn957]

This deserves way more views. This woman IS the example of how to live a long, satisfying life.

[@ianrjm969]

“I live it just like I want to. If you don’t, you’ve wasted the whole thing.” Wow, I was not expecting her to play the guitar and sing so fast and loud! Awesome lady.

[@Witchofthewoods.]

2 quotes from her "I don't fool with nothing that cause me to have regrets." & "If someone gets in my way I just go around them." She's the true definition of a Matriarch. It would be an honor to meet her 💞

[@bettybiskuit798]

​@@clipclop7605 so mentioning the word Matriach is man hating?! lol

[@The_A_Cast]

@@clipclop7605 Are you drunk? 🤦‍♂️

[@The_A_Cast]

@Nurse Terra, Same here! Just watching her makes me smile!

[@Thurston.Howell.the.3rd]

'im as limber as a dish rag' was my favorite

[@JohnSmith-bp1er]

Agreed. Going in the spring

[@vsetkoumiera7683]

Ms. Ruby has helped so so so many people, she’s kept a many of kids from starving to death. I have known Ms.Ruby for quite a while and I swear she has wings because she is a angel !!!

[@amberrobinson13]

I would love to meet her ❤️

[@jessica-fo5gn]

I believe you, she is a treat to listen to, I love her stories like I did my granny's.

[@Tabitha-7]

Please how can we meet this beautiful soul🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kelistratton5067]

I’d love to Meet her!

[@yolandarobinson1990]

She's one of my favorites. I just love her beautiful spirit.

[@Ldub0302]

She made my whole day! People judge this community so harshly, but every time I watch the old folks talk…I realized I missed out on so much. Bless her sweet soul. I wish her continued good health & prosperity!❤

[@thefamily2707]

Only liberals judge these people and truth is when the shite hits the fan soon those people will be begging for these people to help them.

[@Ned88Man]

People judge what they don’t know

[@jaggirl]

Me too. She is a wonderful lady..🌻

[@kath6643]

I love Ruby! Her mind is sharp, she’s strong and healthy, proof that raising and growing your own food and breathing mountain air is the best medicine. God bless her and her family. ❤

[@christinah.8504]

she's stoic. She doesn't waste time in the affairs of others. She lives her life for herself. Infinite respect.

[@Peace-Love-Light]

She seems healthy, active, and bright. Hope to be in as good condition at 87 as she.

[@nicke1903]

That's my kind of folks right there, it is my people here in The WNC Mtns my Grandmother's are the same way, I love this series I can relate so much to alot of em.

[@simonaivancic528]

and for others..otherwise it would be selfish..she is great

[@danielmota1095]

Unbelievable person with good ethics

[@ryangrapes9833]

Ruby is amazing and an inspiration. Just love her.

[@lilaworley8935]

"I'm as limber as a dishrag" Oh my God this woman is adorable. 😂🥰

[@mgansworth78]

Wasn't that adorable?! Never heard that one before 😂

[@elaynewrightberman2336]

🤣🤣👊

[@lindacaudill3043]

I grew up in eastern mountains Perry Hazard Kentucky an Breathitt Jackson Kentucky I still say this plus I say like making homemade soup I say I put everthing in my soup but the dishrag lol.

[@shortyshark1]

I will be using this in the future 😆👍

[@WiccanGoddess33]

I'm from Mississippi. We use the term "limp as a dishrag."

[@urbanhippiechi4426]

I rarely watch interviews all the way through. However this gem of a woman had me hooked the moment she started talking. So much grace, knowledge, wisdom, and heart. She definitely embodies her name ❤

[@markjordan8116]

Holly Hunter was at my wife's family reunion while preparing for her role in the movie Harlan County War. She was living with Ruby at the time, learning the dialect. Ruby is a wonderful lady; she loves everyone that she meets.

[@atis9061]

Wow

[@abrielrobertsson4160]

This woman is the definition of a badass. Forget all the celebrities talking nonsense without experiencing shit. This lady right here is an example of strength and perseverance for every young girl (and boy) out there.

[@jeweltee69]

Right? I 100% agree, she is confident without knowing there was anything else to be but confident.

[@connievida4089]

God Bless her! OX

[@luckycarebear9406]

Yup can u imagine if Kylie Jenner or the rest of them right taking a bath in the river Or raise and buttering their own food ! They would be the first people that wouldn’t survive if the world went to shit They have no life skills

[@willard6283]

Amen to that

[@reginagaughan-kassery4575]

You really have to admire a woman so single minded as Ruby, there is nothing shallow or superficial about her ...God bless her with a long life to live to be that 104 years as her ancestors lived.

[@stringchz]

As someone who lives in the Appalachian area, I can say that 90% of our old Appalachian women are like this. They really are a treasure and I don't think many people appreciate them.

[@srbinsajuga3326]

And the young girls are all tattooed and drugged up by 15. Let's see what the future holds.

[@nastypupp]

I appreciate them. This is so wonderful to see this video. These old women are a national treasure. Good someone is saving their knowledge & stories.

[@rroadmap]

She's great! I love her optimism and her no-nonsense attitude! Rather than complain about the struggles of life, she's looking at the blessings and thanking and praising God for them.

[@Mr60minor]

I APPRECIATE HER. STRONG. RESILIENT. INCREDIBLE!! KNOWS WHAT IS VALUABLE.

[@lucibloom5966]

That’s a shame they aren’t appreciated, that’s sad! Appalachian history and culture are so original and extreme in some ways. I’m from Australia and love learning about anything Appalachian!

[@mzm2644]

Her singing got to my soul. I felt her pure joy 😭🥰

[@Salem-Saberhagen1991]

I’ve re-watched that part maybe 20-30 times? It’s so good, so many feels.

[@jachsmom1]

I’m from a neighboring county and my own grandmother had this same spirit and lived to be 97! She had the same values and lived “off the land” that she was born and raised. I attribute much of my common sense, values and knowledge to her. I see so much of my love for eastern Kentucky in this interview! She’s a jewel and obviously a blessing to many!

[@alexisjackson1124]

“I never let anyone get in my way. They get in my way, I go around them.” Yes Ms. Ruby. Yes.

[@amyj4071]

❤

[@hdspringer99]

Yes indeed. Made me smile. What positive woman.

[@halleyevans1980]

She is amazing :)

[@michaellecompte1889]

“And on I’ll go...”

[@fromthebd]

[@sherrybridges7936]

She is a national treasure, glad they filmed her so this can be preserved.

[@johnbaumgartner2406]

I can't stop smiling!

[@johnbaumgartner2406]

I'm singin with you Ruby!

[@johnbaumgartner2406]

Try praising God every night like that!

[@sincereone3452]

That is so true we all want her as a Mamaw

[@timmotion6494]

A treasure! Great set of teeth too!

[@carrottop7802]

What a treasure she is! Hands down, my very favorite interview on this channel. I'm hoping for a follow up interview with Ruby!!!😊

[@ocroger3031]

I’m a California truck driver and I always meet truckers that talk like this beautiful lady at an AMPM gas station in LA and they always get me rolling with their stories, these people are good people.

[@robreichhartz5771]

"Just an old time woman." "Limber as a dish rag." This gal's amazing; a pure gem and a true inspiration.

[@wlhansen2068]

Definitely refreshing to see this lovely woman talk

[@wlhansen2068]

I could listen to her for hours.What a great attitude and she did a great job on her singing guitar playing 😮

[@shierocshieroc3735]

She is such a bright spot.

[@mariagonzalez4136]

What an inspiration. Ruby should right a book and call it "Life of an Appalachian woman" I would buy it in a heartbeat.

[@tamararutland-mills9530]

@@mariagonzalez4136 She could make a pile of money on doing podcasts.

[@ajones68]

Anyone that criticizes mountain folk should take this lady as an example. She is hard working, and its graced her with amazing longevity.

[@emilyincasper4434]

I am absolutely fascinated with appalachian life and culture.

[@azurephoenix9546]

I loved growing up in the Appalachian mountains. It's a hard life, but it'll keep you strong and healthy. The community bonds run very deep and they stay strong. I could go back there today and probably everyone would remember me from 30 years ago, and they'd remember the names of every one of my babies. I still remember all of them, too. It's a life that's built on strong bonds and kinsmanship. If your neighbor needed food, you gave it. If they needed fire wood or coal, you went around collecting it for them, especially if they were elderly bc those are our living ancestors. Everything we will build in our lives will be built upon their sacrifices for us, so they will always get our respect and consideration first. It's a very different value system than most people have today.

[@larrym.johnson9219]

@@azurephoenix9546 Stand proud do not take a back seat to any one be Appalachian.

[@Kenlydford]

@@larrym.johnson9219 I love that saying.

[@TerryYoungOutdoors]

These people are some of the hardest working, most God fearing and genuine people on this earth. Big city folks could learn from them.

[@melissaluttrell]

I come back and watch this whenever I need to borrow some of Ruby's strength. I can't get enough. A true inspiration.

[@BelleTolles]

If your eyes were dry when she was singing, I'm not sure you have a soul. She has that beautiful old timey voice I'm familiar with. And wow, the passion she played and sang with!! You go girl! 💓. My favorite line was "you get in my way I go around you and just keep goin'. ". She's something.

[@samstallard6059]

Ruby was my grandmother through marriage for years ◡̈ She is such an inspiration and an amazing woman. I remember building a deck at one of her houses at 10 years old and chasing hogs and goats around 😂! So glad I’ve found this interview! It brings back so many good memories

[@christinapusztay2193]

You say was, has Ruby died?

[@samstallard6059]

@@christinapusztay2193 no

[@mombradshaw5528]

I'm from East TN mountains and watching this makes me so homesick..

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Very cool!....great story

[@for-real-countrygirl4192]

@@mombradshaw5528 I live in Russel Co Va. I love Ruby. She reminds me of my mamaw , I do love these mountains and my roots , Ruby is the poster image of a true salt of the earth woman

[@karianne1970]

I love this woman. She’s salt of the earth, and her smile is *glorious.* She sent her kids to college, plays guitar, and she has a spirit that’s irrepressible. She’s *amazing.* When I grow up I want to be this interesting. (I’m 51)

[@constant_change72]

Same....im 49 and she's younger than i am.

[@ladonnagaither2279]

Yes! I loved her story too!!

[@thepameed]

Ì love her so much she is just like my folks

[@bettymaxie9343]

U

[@vandellaboyce8164]

I grow up in the same place and was born in harlan co hospital these are pioneers some of the nicest folks you'll ever meet I miss my little home town of lynch Kentucky

[@sarabenson4474]

I come from a family of film makers and this is just about the most beautiful documentary I have ever seen. Ruby must have been a neck-snapping stunner in her day. Still absolutely gorgeous. The interview pulled on all of my heart strings in the best way. Thank you!

[@Liam22278]

From the coal mines of Kentucky, through the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee, down through the Cumberland Plateau, and delta of Memphis and Mississippi. This amazing woman represents how rural southerners have lived and spoken in these hills, hollers, and bottoms for hundreds of years.

[@kristofferbjork8331]

This is the face of a person that lived her life just the way she wanted it. Gives me peace just listening to her for some reason.

[@antonioperalez8808]

I agree with you . It gave me piece listening to her talk and I even prayed about the Lord helping me get closer to him

[@americanstrongg1289]

Me too! Can’t agree more! Cutest lil gram ever!

[@ShadowOfMachines]

She's got a voice with a strong force of will behind it. Still healthy, works hard still by the sound of it.

[@rochellekeels8466]

Amen,Amen,Amen,God bless you💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@deidracalvert2738]

I could listen to her for hours on end. What a wonderful woman.♥️

[@J9theExplorer]

“And the baby is 64.” ❤️😂

[@brodykalbrier9591]

Always be the baby to your mother

[@ashleyjames3568]

Yep 😝

[@aprill2521]

I'm going to say the same about my babies til my dying day. I believe it.

[@smc130]

My baby is 50!

[@gulfgypsy]

To say Ruby is a treasure is not an overstatement. She has more good sense and love of life than most people. I admire her straight forward, confidant nature, her self sufficiency and simple joy in life.

[@shirleyashanti3031]

"...if you don't, you've just wasted the whole thing." ❤❤❤

[@grandlaphi]

Well said!

[@Silverfoxy50]

The way she rolled out that southern gospel was amazing!! 🙏🙏 Most enjoyable interview, Mark 💞

[@heathercochran6514]

Being born and raised in Harlan County Kentucky I can tell you Miss Ruby is the norm of the type of older women here. I’m thankful to you for showing the “real” Appalachia! We’re definitely not all dumb backwoods inbreds like a lot of Hollywood likes to make us out to be. This is the norm here…not the usual stereotype. We may talk differently and live more simple lives, but we are a strong , god fearing, family oriented people. I’m proud to be from Appalachia ❤️

[@kagyu1]

Years ago I fell in love with a girl from Kentucky whose grandfather was a WW2 hero, her whole family were smart and educated ( some educators). People look down on them because of the accent , it’s dumb. They were smart , sweet people. Didn’t work out between us , but she opened my eyes.

[@LukeC__Biggest_Fan_MelBthatsME]

I grew up in Whitetop, VA but moved to North Carolina at 18…….I am extremely proud of where I’m from, I speak a very country accent and I get made fun of all the time and I just laugh it off……ppl just don’t understand what’s it’s like to grew up where there were farms and my Mom raised gardens that were so big, she canned and we had good ole’ sausage and we could make the best gravy around with it, green beans (pink tip, if anyone has heard of them, but they make the best beans), jellies and jams and pumpkin pies with homemade pie crust, my granny and my Mom were both terrific cooks…….we called biscuits “catheads”……I have no idea how that came about but I’ve heard it all of my life. My granny taught my Mom so much and Mom done her best to teach it to my sisters and I, I remember granny and Mom saying things like “if you don’t listen you will feel” “a stitch in time saves nine”……haha I remember my granny called kids that weren’t minding hulick (probably way off on the spelling lol) she also said Hethrin (probably spelled wrong too lol…..I didn’t say I could spell em just that I heard them growing up) so many words I heard my granny say, granny didn’t care to whip ya butt when you were bad and my parents done the same and I appreciate every whipping I got and probably needed more lol…….kids nowadays need a good butt whipping every once in a while and they wouldn’t be spoiled brats lol……oh I’m off on a tangent lol, just wanted to say I love this little Ruby, she’s a blessing✝️🎚️😇

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

@@LukeC__Biggest_Fan_MelBthatsME the sweetest winds blow through the south. Was raised in Bridgeport, Ala then Macon, Ga/Savannah, Ga. She’s definitely a treasure. Best musicians are from Kentucky with Chris Knight, Tyler Childers, Sturgill. Just nasty bluegrass players.

[@madbrowniac7871]

louieoblevins: "The sweetest winds blow through The South!" That's pure Country and Western Poetry right there.😇😭❤B.W.

[@70mustang302]

Love from North Carolina! 🇺🇸

[@andrewnardo1021]

My grandma is her age, still lives on the farm by herself. She does everything for herself and the doctors say she’ll make it to 100. It goes to show what keeping busy does for your longevity and health. Our running joke is she’s too mean to die, but we all know that it’s her keeping busy that has kept her going the way she has.

[@OffGridInvestor]

My grandfather always told me, he had seen tons of guys who didn't pick up a hobby or have anything to do in retirement. Those who didn't would die in 6 months or a few years. He said you HAVE TO have something to do, or you'll die young.

[@cass7966]

It’s sad to think of all of the amazing things lost from this generation because traditions are either dying, or just not passed down because people just don’t find the same things important anymore. Honor, integrity, & accountability is a daily practice for them. Hard times make strong people. Thank you for sharing this amazing woman’s stories and experiences with us.

[@rinaatienza2554]

About 500 acres, 5 generations, still helping send great grandkids to school by paying tuitions, grows/harvest, canning, beans stocks, can hear well, eyesight still good, no joint problems, still driving...oh man! 87 y.o. and still active more than the teenagers nowadays. Love love love stories like this.

[@darlenedrivera165]

I am from eastern Kentucky, plenty of folks like this...very kind hard working people. We are all not ignorant, nor incestuous.

[@kadeelacayo4806]

No one thinks that Kentucky is only full of ignorant incestuous folks. It’s just more common in the backwoods areas , and that’s facts. Literally no one thinks that it’s all of you

[@darlenedrivera165]

@@kadeelacayo4806 😘thank you

[@Ryan-qc3ku]

Ky represent! Proud to live here even though I wasn't born here. Appalachia is beautiful, but I'll stay in central KY over Eastern, but that's just me.

[@militzamadrid462]

❤️❤️😵

[@dondobbs9302]

The elite in the city are ignorant and incestuous too, look at NYC's former mayor.

[@ashleyriggs7883]

I don’t think I’ve ever smiled so much! What a sweet soul!

[@debbietaubler1410]

I'm truly at a loss for words and that doesn't happen often. I read all the comments and I feel exactly the way everyone does. I just want to hug her and tell her how much I admire her. Such a simple kind yet eloquent and graceful soul. I hope her family down the generations know what a gem she is.. I have never seen any of your interviews before , but will definitely look for more. Thank u both 💓

[@DrannonMoore00]

As a rural Kentuckian, I'm happy to see people being respectful and saying sweet things about this woman. Appalachia & the South are often mocked, stereotyped and ridiculed by people around the world so it's wholesome to see so many different people sharing their kind words.

[@etienne426]

Agree 100%. I grew up in Appalachia and moved to cities after. I learned quickly that people mock, look down upon, and make fun of Applachian people. I'm glad this channel brings to light that some of these people are living happier, more wholesome lives than those who degrade them. This makes my soul happy!

[@michaeldavy1586]

I hear that but often people attack what they don't understand or what they fear.Im fortunate that my parents taught me many moons ago to respect people that deserve respect,this woman has achieved more with her life than 5 generations of other families have and that is truly something to revere

[@motherboard424]

@@michaeldavy1586 I love your response. My upbringing wasn’t much different.

[@lisaquigley-moon9583]

The South is a wonderful place to grow up. Well before Wokeism

[@motherboard424]

@@lisaquigley-moon9583 everywhere, growing up pre-wokeism, was better. Wtf you taking about. Are you a genXer? Gtfo. Go live with parents again and learn respect.

[@Bear-nu8xm]

She is like a 30 year-old woman with 85 year-old skin on her. She seems so full of life still. This lady is great!

[@stacyjones6461]

What an absolute treasure she is! There’s something to be said for hard work, self-sufficiency and no excuses.

[@scleo1959]

What an amazing woman. I have no words. Her strength and zeal for life lifted my spirit!

[@michaelhaile6371]

Her spirit reminds me of my grandmother. She was African American and Cherokee from the hills of Tennessee. She lived to be 89. I miss her

[@mindmy609]

Yeah my grandma was from. East TN Cherokee

[@MsSylvia45]

Yes I’m in TN and such beautiful places here

[@whitmichelletv]

I’m from Tennessee. I miss it. Beautiful state.

[@marylougeorge9890]

With that mix, I bet she was a beautiful woman.

[@StilettoCutsQuick.]

Michael Haile how funny, she reminds me of my Grandmother who was Cherokee and from Arkansas via Alabama. I miss her so much.

[@terio818]

“I lived my life the way I wanted to. If you don’t, you just wasted the whole thing.” I am gobsmacked by this wisdom.

[@momto2342]

Mark- thank you! I can’t imagine the number of hours and stories filled with trauma and sadness you’ve endured. It is my hope that your time spent with sweet Ms. Ruby was as rewarding for you as it was for those of us watching. ❤

[@sharonblac]

She knows everything about being self sufficient. She would be a great teacher to the younger generation about fending for yourself and being independant. Ruby is a walking history book that people should respect and pay attention to!

[@PSBartlett]

Someone needs to write a book or make a movie about her life with her narrating it. No one could tell her story better than her. Incredible woman!

[@deanmatheny5089]

Definitely! Her and alot of these people could teach the rest of us some priceless life lessons! Great story for sure!

[@amandabrook5089]

I would love a movie about her

[@dylanwoods9566]

None of you people actually know her. She was the basis for a Holy Hunter film.

[@amandabrook5089]

@@dylanwoods9566 obviously don't know any more then what we have found here. That's why I'm interested in a film so I can know more. No need to be a jerk

[@dylanwoods9566]

I apologize if I came off as a jerk, but Ruby has many faults. She once emptied her pistol at me because she mistakenly thought I was shooting her pigs. She has started many problems with the locals. I however still like her and get along with her quite well. Most of the interview is false. She is not very honest. Sorry if I came off rude.

[@BeerGrunt]

Considering the absolutely staggering amount of quality interviews and content on this channel - what I'm about to say carries some serious weight. This was honestly one of the best, and quite possibly THE best, interview that I have ever seen on SWU. This woman is the epitome of the soul in Appalachia. This woman is true American grit, through and through. Thank you for sharing your stories and your life with us, Ruby. You are a wonderful woman, and it was an honor as well as a pleasure getting to know you.

[@inthemilkroom4542]

Agree 1000%!!

[@lisalamorey3453]

Amen!

[@judyamyx7946]

I agree. In a lot of ways she reminded me of my grandmother who lived to be 96. She had 10 siblings and every one of them lived to be in their late 80s or early 90s. Her dad lived to be 99. Strong people. My dad only made it to 70 (he had cancer) but his sister lived to be 88.

[@retiredfirecaptain7819]

Amen

[@JohnSmith-bp1er]

Sweet

[@cindymarie2475]

She is priceless❣️History being told from word not book🌸

[@vicb2266]

I could listen to her talk for hours! What I wouldn't give to have a cup of tea with this lady! What a life she has lived. Bless her heart.

[@joerandolph3672]

" I don't fool with nothing that would cause me to regret" Wise words from a wise woman.

[@lapetitevenus]

I feel like her growing all of her own produce and hunting her own meat is why she is still so healthy at 86.

[@rochellekeels8466]

Indeed

[@rochellekeels8466]

The Mountains, beautiful🍎🍎🍎

[@davidisaacson5993]

Corporate made food is made for shelf life, Not health.

[@berndg5018]

Yeah!

[@KalungaKalinago]

Facts!! fresh food, no additives, no tampering, no diluting. Best way to live.

[@bobking39]

it's been 10 min and i'm still dazed. she's inspirational. i will look at life differently. thank you Ruby

[@yortsemloh1156]

What an amazing spirit of positivity and strength. My grandma used to say I was limber as a dish rag when I’d roll the skateboard off the porch and roll into the yard. Ruby reminds me so much of her. My grandma was in good health til she passed away at 91 after spending her days in the yard and her garden.

[@jaythibodeau6961]

So many one liners... “Amazing Grace... just tides me over, and my jello”. 😂 “as limber as a dishrag..”. A simple life is a beautiful one. I love this woman.

[@Kenlydford]

Yea. She is a sweet woman.

[@Meg-bq2hy]

This woman is a diamond in the rough. She is absolutely fascinating. I am just in awe of her and her spirit. ❤️❤️❤️

[@pinkjellybean1202]

Amen

[@jasminflower3814]

She's no diamond in the rough. She has had 86 years to shine up her diamond to perfection. She shines brightly and has for decades.

[@lipstik_bulletz4075]

I couldn't agree more with this comment as well as the other 2 top liked comments

[@rochellekeels8466]

Amen,Amen,Amen

[@rochellekeels8466]

@@jasminflower3814 Amen,Amen,Amen

[@babinolives7164]

Teared me up when she showed five fingers for her number of children then said she had three and lost two at birth. Mama’s love is eternal.

[@cmtippens9209]

I caught that, too.

[@CaptivaIsland1944]

ME too i have lost one girl. Full term pregnancy. I do have two boys, but not my girl. Unfortunately !

[@karimuncey1987]

Wow…. This humble lady is so wise, what a genuine soul. Her gratitude for life despite her hardships and she doesn’t even realize her hardships because she counts it all a blessing❤️

[@jclark1817]

About half way through the 11th minute she just started blowing my mind to pieces. “I live my life the way I want it, if you don’t do that you’ve wasted the whole thing.” “You’re not living your life if your doing what other people tell you to do, I’ve never let no one get in my way.” This woman is incredible.

[@platinumemories]

Man I sure felt that one- deep.

[@brennaeidenier6537]

Best part! I don't think I've taken anything to heart more ♥️

[@aquariusmoon3901]

Goosebumps still...

[@sicklytwiztd1152]

Between the Blue Ridge mtns and my eastern band of Cherokee, i can vouch that THIS is exactly what 2020 taught me. Outspoken but introverted, tell the truth & learn somethin' long the way. Lost both my grandparents within 6 weeks of each other. Together almost 60 years. A true blessing to this generation contributing to raise me/mine. Spiritual and church is two different things and with a hs education, i can work circles around my grown kids and todays generation. Humans have just plain ol lazy. If everyone just minded their business, we'd be in alot better shape

[@sicklytwiztd1152]

Side note, my father in law had the EXACT same accident. Cut a true and crack his skull wide open. So hard it knocked him off of a tractor. He survived but it was insane. City folk dont understand that the air is different, the land is different, the feel is different and the people are different. Although in another state, we also dont take out huge loans in descend in debt. Those antiques, are currently still used here in sw Va.

[@Cian_]

She's absolutely spot on about her health being directly related to her diet. She eats zero processed food. She's eighty-seven and she is as nimble and her brain is healthier than many forty-year-olds I know.

[@ewoknroll]

right on

[@ewoknroll]

note to self: buy less totino pizza rolls

[@sindydixon4980]

@@ewoknroll 😀🤣

[@jeremymoorer1611]

She eats jello

[@darlene9145]

100%

[@1hundredwattwarlock142]

I was raised in a small town in KY and recently moved back to raise my daughter here. This woman reminds me of my grandmother so much. God i miss her. Sundays were spent at grandmas eating a huge meal with the entire family. Aunts, uncles and cousins. Everyone was there. We often get mocked but there ain’t anywhere in the world I would rather be.

[@societaldecay]

Ruby reminds me of my grandma. My grandma was an Oakie, married my grandpa at the age of 15 and popped out 11 kids. She passed away in the early 2000's at the age of 86. Loved listening to her!

[@horsebytes]

She's leaving her property to her kids (all 5 generations, etc.) but she's going to make sure that they, "can't sell it or mortgage it" SMART woman! This is generational wealth! Also, I love that she took her teeth out to sing!

[@bygraceonly182]

Not smart, they will be stuck with it paying taxes whether they can afford it or not.

[@LeahHa8]

I bet she’s leaving them a hefty amount in the bank, too.

[@horsebytes]

@@bygraceonly182 Believe me, FIVE generations of her decendants can figure out how to pay the taxes (with no mortgage)! That's a true legacy! Imagine always having the family property in the family!

[@athanksgivingbaby570]

She has set up rentals on that property. That's passive income and definitely true generational wealth. That woman is a force of nature.

[@betsyb2256]

It's incredibly smart. The taxes there are next to nothing and you have a portion of the rent pay those. Smart people make their money work for them.

[@LisaV751]

If there’s a way to let her know, she just made a difference in my life.

[@SisterShirley]

Now that you mention it, I feel the same way. Ruby is so beautiful.

[@phoenixrising1799]

@Lisa so true, she's a BEAUTIFUL SOUL 😇⚘💜

[@karenderuyter2568]

Yes, me too....what a lovely thing to say.

[@brandy195]

Same 🥰

[@caroldunn2306]

Yes I agree! If the world was full of people like her, we wouldn’t have any problems!💕🙏🏻💕

[@chasitycampbell4550]

Wow I really love this lady and everything she's about. Would love to listen to her talk all day. She really touched my heart.

[@daphnegerry9318]

My hero! I wish everyone could hear her. Inspiring!!!

[@user-in7cx5lz9c]

I LOVE her. She is from a generation that is the backbone of this country. Tough as nails ,hardworking, happy and satisfied with life. Many could learn from her.

[@jwallace_windowsbyrba9703]

"I don't fool with anything that would cause me any regrets" What an awesome lady!!

[@jasonwinney3491]

I wish I thought the same way

[@arqaeyrima4750]

She is a rare and amazing woman, love the way she sang, so much passion and soul....🙂

[@legendarylady291]

Ruby Baker ❤️ has such a beautiful soul! I watched her interview and then watched it again. "I'm as limber as a dish towel" What an absolute doll! ❤️

[@rainedelaze708]

Mark- “What’s been the best time of your life?” Ruby- “Well I just wouldn’t know, it’s all been good!” Bless this woman 💜🤍

[@AndreaWestlake306]

J Peterson could stand to listen to her!! Man!

[@sarahblack1632]

I could listen to her for hours. “I don’t fool with anything that caused me regrets.” Wish I could say that.

[@whitneymcdowell9562]

Goosebumps, truly. Thank you so much for capturing this moment and sharing it. I can take inspiration from her plucky spirit.

[@tiredofit4761]

When she says there are so many children now. They all know me but I don’t know them but they are so sweet. She is a good person!!!! Born and raised in southern WV she reminds me of my grannies. They were strong and didn’t take much crap! Much love to her and the elders of Appalachia

[@eric.norma.hamacher]

"I'm as limber as a dish rag". This woman is incredible.

[@janehill4145]

I'm going to start eating jello!!!😃

[@pinkjellybean1202]

Bless her heart ❤️

[@MaxItUpwithMarta]

"I don't fool with nothing that'd cause me any regrets." best thing I've ever heard.

[@Natalie-ym8pj]

This precious lady is priceless. If more of the world was like her it would be a better place. I bet she is an awesome cook too!! Love you Miss Ruby. Hope you're doing well and living life to the fullest 💘

[@morobl350]

I started growing and putting up my own food when my husband was trying to get on the list for a transplant. Ruby is right. my health has never been better. Saved my husbands life.

[@DavidStirm]

"I'm just as limber as a dish rag" absolutely priceless.

[@Rforsch1]

I understand why you interview a lot of the hard cases in the world but it was really nice to see somebody that didn’t get molested or wasn’t on drugs and made the best out of life and had a good outlook on life. Thank you for doing this interview!

[@deepsouth3319]

Amen!

[@alireid5874]

I agree with the sentiment, but just a reminder not to assume the details of her life just because she didn't choose to share them. I certainly hope her life was a pleasant as she recounted.

[@deepsouth3319]

@@alireid5874 She never tried to say that her life did not have problems, she just chose to face them head on and have a good attitude about it. She had problems just like everyone does, and she shared them, she just "took it on" and conquered them. She answered all his questions in an intelligent straight forward manner. Having a pleasant life does not mean it lacks problems, you just move through them and that is what she has done. God bless her for it! She sets a great example for everyone.

[@alireid5874]

@@deepsouth3319 many people of the older generation didn't share about the abuse or trauma that they experienced, because they were trained not to. That doesn't mean that it didn't happen, though I'm not projecting that on her. I am saying that when people celebrate people who only say positive things, it discourages people from speaking their truth, and discussing the difficult things that they experienced.

[@deepsouth3319]

@@alireid5874 This particular KZbin site is called "Soft White Underbelly" it is "Ripe" with all kinds of horror stories and some from older people. So what you are stating is not true, yet, you chose a positive story like this to make your cynical statements. To me, that says a lot about you. It would do you good to watch this interview again and try applying some of her philosophy to your own life.

[@ARTWV]

I love this Woman. I’m born and raised in central West Virginia and it’s usually the women that keep things in order In families. I love her singing.

[@YorkshireLassWithClass]

what a wonderful woman, and lady, she has so much grace! i loved this interview, i’m 51 and can’t walk, due to long covid plus other health issues, she puts a lot of folk to shame,inc me. she’s amazing. 😊

[@RurinDragon]

“I was baptized where my grandfather drowned.” Wow. I don’t know why that hit me so hard.

[@NCrdwlf]

If that doesn’t kick your ass, nothing will .

[@ColoradoMelody]

Somehow puts everything in perspective... What meaning she has had in her life. She has lived a "real life", u know? Makes you think abt all the superficial things in your life. Ruby led a life with meaning & purpose. She had me at "I have sent everyone of them to college". ❤

[@michellediaz2615]

This is my family. Holly Hunter came and stayed with her to learn her ways. She used her personality to film the movie Harlan County War.

[@emilyflotilla931]

What a wonderful family!

[@roneseelliott-lee7321]

You come from great stock if your are apart of her family. I want to move back to KY just to go see Mrs. Ruby!

[@meelodeshmeeelo2034]

I used to work with a lady called Ruki, she was 70 and worked the night shift (alone) at a residential home for four severely autistic men. She came from Tanzania at the age of 20 completely alone (to the UK), spoke little to no English and put herself through a nursing qualification by working day and night wherever she could. She initially lived in Glasgow and her stories of trying to get through with her little Scottish phrase book were hilarious. She hitchhiked anywhere she wanted to go - this tiny little woman had no fear. She eventually managed to buy a very small flat and henceforth sent every single penny she earned. barring very frugal living expenses, back to Tanzania to pay for EVERY niece and nephew she had to get good educations. She herself stayed single and childless in order to do so. Each one of them became doctors / dentists / a professional of some kind. A truly amazing woman.

[@liddlekiddle1962]

I love the Whittakers but this video has to be the best one of SWU ever. Ruby is an inspiration to me! God bless her.

[@wendellburkhart8297]

I know Mrs Ruby very very well and live just a few miles from her and she's every bit the woman and more . And can probably outwork the majority of everyone around here if she wants to.

[@Regina0964]

❤️🙏❤️ this is for Ruby, if you see her again you tell her we all think she is a very special Angel.. I just fell in love with her...❤️❤️❤️

[@moua0067]

Tell her we adore her!!!!

[@Missperidoteyes11]

Yes! Plz let her know she touched more souls than she knows, & it was an absolute blessing hearing her story & wisdom! ❤

[@peepindis]

Please tell her she's incredible!!

[@liamtuite4177]

What a pure soul

[@corybush7324]

I just find it totally heartbreaking that ANYONE would dislike this video

[@leannbrewer2489]

I was thinking the same thing...

[@pixieheart9303]

Don't give them too much thought. It's an energy zapper

[@Cabbage_math]

Because the haters live meaningless lives

[@mjmj2860]

Well I totally agree she's a good lady should never dislike someone like this. I believe those people are called trolls! 🌼🍄

[@judyives1832]

I’m a blind person and I always comment when someone makes this observation. Because I have to use accessible technology to read posts, and have to swipe the screen, I often hit the dislike button. When I do, it’s very hard for me to find it and fix it. There are also people who have issues with their hands who are also having this issue. So please don’t assume that everyone who hits the “dislike” button is mean or a “hater”. There is a large population of disabled people who use technology that requires us to swipe or tap the screen in the area of the dislike button in order to have the comments read to us. My apologies for it. Please understand that as blind people, we have to work hard to stay connected and to have a voice in the world. We mean no disrespect.

[@kyliejones8910]

Omg!!!! I love Ruby!!! Wish we all lived/ thought,/ sang like that!!!! , Made me look at my own life and push on!! Thankyou Ruby! Thankyou Mark

[@FeatherNiko]

God Bless you Ruby❤. I'm from your neck of the woods,left home for work..I miss home so much! It was a pleasure watching your interview, people don't understand our ways. If more people lived as we have,it would be a better place.

[@MontyGirl550]

More Ruby please! What an amazing woman, I didn’t want this interview to ever end.

[@philobetto5106]

Yes, what Rebecca said... more Ruby

[@chuckdavis5300]

And if you get her on again, have her share her recipes using the 50 lb. bag of beans!

[@Youtubeiscool865]

She doesn’t have time to do a lot of interviews

[@libertypastor1307]

I look forward to interviewing her in heaven!

[@angelaantonelli1669]

Yes! I love this woman ❤

[@TaniaSeabock]

She's almost 90 and speaks so quickly and her body language is so alert. What an amazing interview!

[@maryhansen4407]

A show about Ruby is what this country needs!!! ❤

[@BrianlovesJoan]

This is the best interview on KZbin. It gave me chills and fill our hearts! God Bless You, Ruby!

[@destinyiyannaa]

“I don’t fool with anything that causes me regrets” yes Ms.Ruby!😌

[@bwell6941]

thanks for the advice Ruby!God bless you!🙏🏾😘💙

[@stevetreadwell2382]

This is best advise on how to live your life. Simply stay away from regret

[@tiraljones7647]

She is very articulate, and her mind is still sharp. Just imagine all the stories she has. She is a living history book!

[@ronjefferson4261]

First thing I noticed. Amazing.

[@txmetalhead82xk]

Amazing!

[@prittyrican]

That's exactly why I chose this video above others. I knew she had some good stories.

[@lisav9770]

I would love to hear all her stories

[@lesissmilinglytryin1436]

Mrs. Ruby you are one in ten billion. I had an accident and I am paralyzed from the waist down. I have been feeling a little down lately. This was the video I needed to see right now. Your rendition of Amazing Grace swept me away and gave me some hope, In your interview you said that you hoped maybe one person would see this and it would make a difference in their lives. Well I see from the previous comments that you have had a HUGE impact on the world and I am one of those voices. I imagine you might be Order of the Evening Star. however, I agree that getting involved in building a strong family and community is so important. Thank you for sharing your story. Excellent interview Mark. I think she wanted to sit and talk with you a little while longer it was adorable.

[@lovetheoutdoors2]

Amazing woman! And yes Ruby I did learn something from you. Thank you! I keep this on my playlist. If I am getting discouraged I listen to Ruby! She lifts my spirits. Bless you ❤️

[@ericae6903]

I felt Mark's smile during this entire interview.