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Eric Mondschein's avatar

Thank you for this piece Ken.

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Julie WASH's avatar

A new drink recipe, the Ken Tingley--mixing the storytelling from Alabama and Ireland! Southern Comfort and Irish Whiskey, with some editorial ice to dilute. Potent and powerful! Explains a bit

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Ken Tingley's avatar

Love it. Have to try it over New Years.

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June Woodard's avatar

In today's world with the internet a handy tool, you should be able to learn more. It will be great for future generations down the road! Good luck!

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Elizabeth Woodford's avatar

I have a picture of the Labor Day gathering when we were all young. Would you like me to email it to you

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Ken Tingley's avatar

Yes I would.

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Chriss's avatar

Promises to be an interesting read with all the things that intrigue me, WWII, the Great Depression, the bombing of Ireland, emigrating to the US, the US Navy, and chickens..............

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Ken Tingley's avatar

And there was the problem with religion. My mom was Catholic. My dad was Protestant.

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Chriss's avatar

Yes, I've heard similar stories unions of Catholics v. Protestants, those are quite interesting too.

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