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Brushed by Fame

Posted on September 23, 2024 by AnnElise

Who doesn’t like to take pictures with famous people? This is a selfie-world. We would like some fame to rub off on us. Here is what has rubbed off on the Makin clan. Continue reading →

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15 Excuses Why I Can’t Be Famous

Posted on September 13, 2024 by AnnElise

I have many reasons for being unable to break out of anonymity. But the most telling one lies in my childhood. When I was four years old, my parents took us to the zoo. It was spring time. Somewhere around the  … Continue reading →

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Bandana Berries & Cream–Listen

Posted on July 16, 2024 by AnnElise

Social media are sometimes full of surprises! I am not a frequent player, but somehow I got on Align. In the process of many notifications flitting by, I almost overlooked Kris Keppeler’s message. She offered to read and record a … Continue reading →

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Country Music Bits: Ervin Pickhinke’s John Deere Song

Posted on October 1, 2015 by AnnElise

Meet an authentic singing farmer: Ervin Pickhinke from Sioux City, Iowa. I stumbled upon one of his performances at Bob Everhart’s festival, but, too slow, buffalo, I had missed my shot. That’s why Ervin repeated his John Deere ‘wheelings’ especially … Continue reading →

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