I watched the sun rise this morning, from the warmth of the hot tub. I am always amazed at how quickly it goes from dark to light. Momma rabbit and her two babies hopped out from their home, under the tub, after I had the jets off for a while, breakfasting on the very grass […]
Only 23 Days Until Cleveland’s Irish Cultural Festival
Hi Friends,
As you know (maybe), I have been involved in putting on an Irish Festival in Cleveland for more than 20 years (www.clevelandirish.org). It is only 23 days away - July 21-23. If you are anywhere close, I hope you can make it. I have met a few […]
I wrote this song when researching Tommy Makem’s chapter for my new book, Festival Legends, Songs & Stories. Tommy is called the Godfather of Irish music. He has written more than 400 songs, with some huge hits. His unwavering dedication to promoting and preserving the Irish culture is as legendary as he is.
The words in […]
I greatly appreciate all the support and kindness you have shown me in helping me get the Festival Legends series of books off the ground. I hope you can continue to utilize this update to spread the word, as time and opportunity allow, over the rest of the summer. I sincerely thank you for your […]
Yep, the bugger first somehow convinces the lovely Angie McDermott to marry him, ceremony was in July, then he tells me today that they are going to have a baby in December!
AWESOME - All the best John & Angie!! -
CONGRATS!
From: Bredelicious, from Bob
I made a few changes, but it is similar to Bob’s post, until the end.
And God Said No
I asked God to take away my pride,
and God said, “No, it was not for Him to take away,
but for me to give up.”
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole
and […]
Bill of NON-RIGHTS….
From Jules, with a few changes
The following has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Aye from GA.
This guy should run for President one day…
”We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote […]
An elderly woman and her little grandson, whose face was sprinkled with bright freckles, spent the day at the zoo. Lots of children were waiting in line to get their cheeks painted by a local artist who was decorating them with tiger paws.
“You’ve got so many freckles, there’s no place to paint!” a girl […]
Festival Legends Soaring!
Festival Legends: Songs & Stories, the biographical look at modern Irish music legends, is now available for purchase. Featuring such folk and Irish music greats as Tommy Makem, Danny Doyle, Liam Clancy, Johnny McEvoy, The Dublin City Ramblers, Brendan Shine, Dennis Doyle, Batt Burns, Tom Sweeney, The Makem & Spain Brothers, Barleycorn, and […]
Friday, June 09, 2006
Interviewed by - Charmaine Moved to Arkansas
1. You take alot of pride in your Irish heritage. Have you ever been to Ireland? If so, how was the experience?
I have been to Ireland twice. The farm where my dad grew up is run by his nepheew, the 11th generation to run that farm […]