by Johnnie Alexander | Oct 25, 2016 | Authors, Books, Random Travel, Treasured Moments
While walking through the creepy woods, Anne Shirley told her bosom friend Diana Berry a spooky story. Then she fell and sprained her ankle. While Diana rushed off for help, Anne fainted. Could this have been the inspiration for that scene? Here are a few more photos...
by Johnnie Alexander | Oct 24, 2016 | Authors, Books, Random Travel, Treasured Moments
Last week we explored the barn at Green Gables then finally made our way into the house. But we only looked at the downstairs rooms. Today we’re headed upstairs. Which bedroom do you think belonged to Anne and which one belonged to Marilla? Another upstairs room may...
by Johnnie Alexander | Oct 21, 2016 | Authors, Books, Family & Friends, Random Travel, Treasured Moments
Anne Shirley arrived at Green Gables because of a mistake. Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla planned to adopt a boy to help on their farm. But when Matthew arrived at the train station, he was met by a red-headed girl who found “scope for her imagination” on the...
by Johnnie Alexander | Oct 20, 2016 | Authors, Books, Courageous Brides Collection, Random Travel, Treasured Moments
Today’s Post: Photos from Green Gables and a Goodreads Giveaway of an autographed copy of The Courageous Brides Collection. The Green Gables barn is much larger than I expected, and it was divided into several different sections. I’m sad to say I don’t have as...
by Johnnie Alexander | Oct 19, 2016 | Authors, Books, Random Travel, Treasured Moments
The gal at the ticket counter took my Canadian money–a total of $7.80. (I don’t remember for sure, but it’s possible I gave her a blue, waxy five-dollar bill, a “toony” [$2 coin] and a “loony” [$1 coin] in exchange for a sticker to wear “in a visible place” and two...
by Johnnie Alexander | Oct 18, 2016 | Authors, Books, Random Travel, Treasured Moments
Green Gables trivia: Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote Anne of Green Gables from a post office. That’s because the home she grew up in was also the Cavendish post office. That home no longer exists. But this modern-day post office is in a building much like Miss Montgomery’s...
