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Rules Of The Irish Clothesline

April 16, 2015 by Irish American Mom 47 Comments

A clothes line with hanging clothes to dry with a view of the mountains in County Mayo Ireland

Hanging out the wash – oh how I remember the drill.  With clothes pegs (or pins) balanced precariously between my teeth, I hung shirts and skirts, hankies and socks, sheets and towels, all in neat and ordered rows. In the Ireland of my youth the clothesline dance was learned at an early age.  Today electric […]

Filed Under: Land and Culture Tagged With: Backyard Tales, Drying Clothes, House, Home and More, Housework, Irish Culture, Irish Life, Laundry, Life in days gone by

Oreo – Our Soccer Loving Border Collie

July 13, 2014 by Irish American Mom 8 Comments

a soccer loving border collie dog scores a goal

I love border collies. Their intensity, energy, loyalty and intelligence simply amazes me. In a previous post I introduced my love of these amazing canine companions, but I have failed to update everyone on how our very own border collie puppy, Oreo has become a really important part of our family. And here she is!  […]

Filed Under: My American Journey Tagged With: Backyard Tales, Border Collies, Dogs, family, Soccer, Soccer Dog

Springtime In Kentucky

March 25, 2012 by Irish American Mom 6 Comments

Close up view of a daffodil

“When one flower blooms spring awakens everywhere.” ~ John O’Donohue   “What is your favorite flower?”   “Daffodils!” I answer without hesitation.   Spring has sprung in Kentucky, blossomed overnight, leaving behind all traces of the mild winter we just experienced. I am proud to report the blooming of my daffodils.  I planted them in […]

Filed Under: Why I Love America Tagged With: Backyard Tales, House & Home

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