tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post7287334374962921466..comments2023-04-12T04:26:14.226-05:00Comments on The Wisconsin Candy Dish: Fun Monday: RootsJeannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823269912693006949noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-66821628996311099592008-08-25T12:11:00.000-05:002008-08-25T12:11:00.000-05:00I only wish we could have spent more time there, S...I only wish we could have spent more time there, StWidgie.<BR/>There is a lot of drinking, but then again, the state of WI is no slouch at that either, and you have to remember that a lot of this has to do with age. It's an excuse for those of a certain age or mind set to let loose. As if they need any. For them it's fun and merry. Until someone loses an eye.<BR/>No, I wanted to see The Screaming Orphans, but didn't see them either. Ended up planted at the Miller Lite stage seeing three great bands instead. <BR/>So much music, so little time. Let me know if you post the Clooney photo.Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823269912693006949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-15051948352884886002008-08-25T11:41:00.000-05:002008-08-25T11:41:00.000-05:00On definitions: I suppose if I'm anything, I'm fro...On definitions: I suppose if I'm anything, I'm from Northwest Indiana. As far as I could tell, the whole ethnic heritage thing was irrelevant until sometime after "Roots" aired, and then everyone became interested in finding theirs. Which is fine.<BR/><BR/>A troubling thing to me is how much <A HREF="http://iomhannablag.blogspot.com/2008/08/chonachthas-ag-feile-eireannach.html" REL="nofollow">Irish-American self-identification with drunkenness</A> I see at Irish festivals. It just doesn't strike me as funny anymore, just sad.<BR/><BR/>And seeing as you were at Milwaukee Irish Fest, too: did you catch the Maimee Cajuns? Their washboard/percussion player looked so much like George Clooney! I must've taken two dozen photos trying to establish that... ;^)stwidgiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07163492735490090137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-21997431670279714692008-08-22T23:59:00.000-05:002008-08-22T23:59:00.000-05:00I'm a Yankee Bra and proud of it!I'm a Yankee Bra and proud of it!Olga, the Traveling Brahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086918302815822367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-25161134908556626102008-08-20T01:40:00.000-05:002008-08-20T01:40:00.000-05:00That's interesting, Alison, and it's surprising ho...That's interesting, Alison, and it's surprising how many Irishmen there are living here. There have been a few Welshman heard from too.Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823269912693006949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-64265013175723053432008-08-19T23:50:00.000-05:002008-08-19T23:50:00.000-05:00my mom is Welsh, born and raised and came to Calif...my mom is Welsh, born and raised and came to California in her 20's. My dad is Irish American, met my mom and they married and she stayed here!! I was adopted so I never saw myself as either, just their daughter. My children are also adopted..a full circle. I define myself as a wife,mother, sister, daughter, friend.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07609471622265969310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-71493393306794225022008-08-19T21:04:00.000-05:002008-08-19T21:04:00.000-05:00Of course you do, Dallas, I bet it's hard to find ...Of course you do, Dallas, I bet it's hard to find a Texan who would say anything different.<BR/>Say, how do you get such clear, crisp photos on your blog? Mine never look that good.Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823269912693006949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-73160300773978443742008-08-19T21:02:00.000-05:002008-08-19T21:02:00.000-05:00Hi BS, and how could you? Everybody sing: Your fat...Hi BS, and how could you? Everybody sing: Your father he was orange and your mother she was green.Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823269912693006949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-43613482135907664292008-08-19T20:50:00.000-05:002008-08-19T20:50:00.000-05:00This is an interesting question - I'm going to com...This is an interesting question - I'm going to comment on the nationality/state part. My husband was born in Sweden but grew up in the US, and lives now in the US, and sounds like a tourist when he goes back to Sweden, but he calls himself Swedish. I consider myself a Texan, because I was raised by Texans and my name is a Texas city, but I never lived there. I'm just a Texan by heart.Dallashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06536609960949971728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-37871838640267822122008-08-19T20:14:00.000-05:002008-08-19T20:14:00.000-05:00I don't deny being 1/2 Irish ! With a maiden name...I don't deny being 1/2 Irish ! With a maiden name that begins with "McL" - how could I ? My grandfather was very proud of where he came from but he didn't sport the "green" - only the "oranage" !!BShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825193282407371791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-81334061394587279752008-08-19T18:06:00.000-05:002008-08-19T18:06:00.000-05:00I think the Irish side is pretty into it, Jim, but...I think the Irish side is pretty into it, Jim, but that's okay with me, love the whole culture. I've always thought of myself as an Italian, though, having spent my formative years in Italian households.<BR/>Funny thing, both Irish and Italian relatives have lived in England, some remaining behind and both sides preferring it to either Italy or Ireland. Still have some Italian relatives in South Hampton.Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823269912693006949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-65715494368837209392008-08-19T17:57:00.000-05:002008-08-19T17:57:00.000-05:00I think the Dempsey-Olsons are driven mad by that ...I think the Dempsey-Olsons are driven mad by that little bit of other disrupting our Irish blood, Lisa, but what the hey, the more the merrier. (The moor the merrier?)Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823269912693006949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-7337212794912472982008-08-19T17:51:00.000-05:002008-08-19T17:51:00.000-05:00I would say im British and proud of it!!!if you as...I would say im British and proud of it!!!<BR/><BR/>if you asked the same question to a Scot (some from Scotland!) they would say they they were Scottish and distance themselves from being British completely....I just dont know what it is...they are certainly a proud bunch! <BR/><BR/>Personally I couldn't give a damn about where people come from....its great to be proud of your heritage...but unhealthy to obsesse (sp!?) over it!<BR/><BR/>JimAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01125941047525798682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-22493242314222648002008-08-19T17:01:00.000-05:002008-08-19T17:01:00.000-05:00I don't really know if I have an Irish in me or no...I don't really know if I have an Irish in me or not but I would always claim to be. :) I love so much Irish!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13219366045767828564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-90338798725541703592008-08-19T16:36:00.000-05:002008-08-19T16:36:00.000-05:00I don't want to deny where I'm from either Hulagir...I don't want to deny where I'm from either Hulagirlatheart, and have rarely been given a hard time about it. But when I have, it's just confusing.<BR/>Congrats on your 5K.<BR/>Don't you wish more people were works in progress instead of one and done?Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823269912693006949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-56575291260499078852008-08-19T13:14:00.000-05:002008-08-19T13:14:00.000-05:00What defines me? Hmmm. My roots (the folks who r...What defines me? Hmmm. My roots (the folks who raised me). I can't deny where I'm from, nor would I want to. My husband and daughter, my desires, my job, my faith. Gosh, the list could go on and on. I'm a work in progress, shaped by many things.Hula Girl at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15818235856941945733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-48323615919523702442008-08-19T12:51:00.000-05:002008-08-19T12:51:00.000-05:00C.- "Little America" is far better than "America's...C.- "Little America" is far better than "America's Wang" (Florida).<BR/>Hmm, reminds me of someone we know...<BR/>I confess, I think of Canada as Northern Wisconsin.Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823269912693006949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-66078503077275575012008-08-19T11:52:00.000-05:002008-08-19T11:52:00.000-05:00LOL! Love that! Great baby name, Jeanna! Yes, ther...LOL! Love that! Great baby name, Jeanna! <BR/><BR/>Yes, there's some Spanish roots on my granddad's side of the family. My grandpa Pedro always looked like a little Spaniard and not like a filipino. He was one handsome man in his day. May he rest in peace.<BR/><BR/>"Little America"! :) I've never taken offense to stuff like that. My friend from Philadelphia used to always say that Canada is just another American State. LOL! Other friends of ours would get really ticked off, but I knew he was teasing...sort of. Can I tell you how many people hated him? Gotta love him! He's rude, crass, has absolutely no social filter, and is a bit hard to take at times, but deep down he's a real sweetie!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251507898309184477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-92007774655375202712008-08-19T10:18:00.000-05:002008-08-19T10:18:00.000-05:00Hey Der C. Can you count Canadian, it is "Little A...Hey Der C. Can you count Canadian, it is "Little America" isn't it? (Simpsons quote) Oh, that's why everybody hates us.<BR/>That In My Blood graphic was a little creepy btw, can tell you've been spending time at the doctor's office. <BR/>Thanks for the honor, you flatter me. <BR/>That's one crazy combination, C. I didn't know about the Spanish.<BR/>John, that totally makes sense.<BR/>Too bad neither of you is German, you could name the kid Heinz.Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823269912693006949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-2586559002082866572008-08-19T09:16:00.000-05:002008-08-19T09:16:00.000-05:00Hi Chris, what parts of himself did he point to? I...Hi Chris, what parts of himself did he point to? I'm sure parts of him are still English (insert joke here).Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823269912693006949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-25319932110732229862008-08-19T08:33:00.000-05:002008-08-19T08:33:00.000-05:00What a great post, Jeanna! Hmmmm...my roots? I am ...What a great post, Jeanna! Hmmmm...my roots? I am Caribbean-Chinese-Spanish-Filipina-Canadian. How's that for confusing? Hubby's Scottish-English-Welsh-Canadian. Our baby (who is due in Feb) is going to be a Heinz 57!<BR/><BR/>P.S. I've got something for you on my blog :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251507898309184477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-1540497549087068782008-08-19T06:57:00.000-05:002008-08-19T06:57:00.000-05:00Your post reminds me that when my eldest grandson ...Your post reminds me that when my eldest grandson was small we used to ask him if he was Irish or English (mum English dad Irish). He always used to say (pointing to his body) this bit of me is English and this bit Irish. I wonder how he would respond now he has lived in Ireland since he was 18 months old!ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958330170295676200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-24706223427478126052008-08-18T22:10:00.000-05:002008-08-18T22:10:00.000-05:00Hey Swampy, I only had lobular carcinoma in situ, ...Hey Swampy, I only had lobular carcinoma in situ, but do know the fear of breast cancer. You have a roll number?<BR/>Go Sooners!<BR/>I think I'm a life-long will never learner.Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823269912693006949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-48180537215095256872008-08-18T21:46:00.000-05:002008-08-18T21:46:00.000-05:00Does that mean you're singing Happy Talk, Jodi? No...Does that mean you're singing Happy Talk, Jodi? Now that's a dumb ass song. Blah, blah, blah, blah happy talk. See how we talk happy alll daaayyy.<BR/>And of course you do. <BR/>So I looked up Pie Face and found out I was thinking of Pie In The Eye which was indeed on a board game (which I had and loved-Shenanigans) and TV show. <BR/>Funny, my mother was claiming Mitzi Gaynor was in On The Town just last night. I say "No." Am too full of bug spray and Cadbury Buttons to look it up. And a British Mars bar. Very good, but a bit stale. Like a 3 Musketeers bred with a Milky Way.Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823269912693006949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-51357831628048544882008-08-18T21:38:00.000-05:002008-08-18T21:38:00.000-05:00What defines me? I am a mother,grandmother, a wif...What defines me? I am a mother,grandmother, a wife (those orders change on a regular basis), a survivor of breast cancer, friend to many, teacher...heritage: Native American (Cherokee with a roll number) German, just a mongrel mix ! <BR/>An OU Sooner and an OSU Cowboy.<BR/>AND a life-long learner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34382865.post-50328861463954914372008-08-18T21:27:00.000-05:002008-08-18T21:27:00.000-05:00...why, damn it??? I'm going around making the han......why, damn it??? I'm going around making the hand motions from the most techni-colored show about the South Pacific ever. I actually own the Rodgers and Hammerstein songbook, and know all the words.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14553958040386480998noreply@blogger.com