Tag Archives: John Wayne

A Bit o’ the Green to Chase those (coronavirus) Blues Away

March 17, 2020 A Bit o’ the Green to Chase those (coronavirus) Blues Away Enjoying a “spot of tea” at Ashford Castle in Ireland. Ashford Castle can be seen in the opening credits of the classic John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara movie The … Continue reading

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A Bonanza of a Recipe!

June 28, 2019 A Bonanza of a Recipe! I know, this is not exactly a cowgirl hat, but I am still getting into the spirit of the Cowboy Day Cook-along! Well, buckaroos, it’s that time of year, once again.  Gather round … Continue reading

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Summer’s Musings

August 13, 2018 Summer’s Musings While musing about my Summer 2018, my It’s a Small World tee gives a grin. I purchased this Disney-themed tee through the Etsy seller, here. Can you believe that summer is almost over? My grand son started … Continue reading

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Yippee Ki-Yi, Yippie Kai-Yay, A Tasty way to Celebrate Cowboy Day! (…and a cowboy cookbook give away!)

July 30, 2018 Yippee Ki-Yi, Yippie Kai-Yay, A Tasty way to Celebrate Cowboy Day! (…and a cowboy cookbook give away!) I am excited to be conducting my first ever I’m Annette blog give-away! I am a non-profit, hobby blogger. In other words, … Continue reading

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Don’t Pinch Me, I’m Wearing Green Underwear!

March 1, 2018 Don’t Pinch Me, I’m Wearing Green Underwear! Dale and I “play dress-up”, as John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, while visiting The Quiet Man Museum in Cong (County Mayo) Ireland. :o) September 2013  Follow me on our fun-filled … Continue reading

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A Brief Visit to Iowa

September 21, 2015 A Brief Visit to Iowa In Winterset, Iowa, I stand in front of the covered bridge, featured in the movie The Bridges of Madison County. I grew up in Iowa, a child of the midwest. Although, my mailing address has … Continue reading

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Annette’s Big Family Vacation Scrapbook: from the Happiest Place in the World, Walt Disney World!

July 14, 2014 Annette’s Big Family Vacation Scrapbook: from the Happiest Place in the World, Walt Disney World! June 2014 I’m (Annette) enjoying a Mickey (Mouse Ice Cream) Bar near Epcot’s The Seas with Nemo & Friends (Note my Disney magic … Continue reading

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Easter: Bunnies, Babies, and Patent Leather

April 11, 2014 Easter: Bunnies, Babies, and Patent Leather With my new grand daughter on April 8, 1014 Isn’t she a doll baby?  (Details in the blog post below.)  Easter was always the high water mark for spring in my early … Continue reading

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Top of the Mornin’ to Ya!

February 23, 2014   Top of the Mornin’ to Ya! Enjoying the Irish countryside on our visit to “Quiet Man” country” in September 2013  PINCH! That was the penalty administered by fellow students, when I was a child at Abby … Continue reading

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The Quiet Man’s Ireland-Day 2, or A Day Fit for a “Quiet Man Crazy”

  October 18, 2013   Peeking from behind a tree, a Maureen O’Hara pose ala The Quiet Man, next to the Danaher House The Quiet Man’s Ireland-Day 2, or  A Day Fit for a “Quiet Man Crazy”  I have read … Continue reading

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