Pam Crooks's Blog, page 13
June 4, 2025
Karijean You are Sarah Lamb’s Winner!
Thank you all for stopping by! Karijean, you’ve won an ebook of Frances. If you’d send me your email address, I’ll have Amazon get that right over! Here’s where you can reach me: sarahlambwriting@gmail.com
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Kiersti Giron Will Visit on Friday!
Historical western author Kiersti Giron will be here on Friday, June 6, 2025! Miss Kiersti will talk about the Indian boarding schools back in the day and their atrocious treatment of the students. It’ll be interesting so don’t miss it. She also has a copy of Beneath the Turquoise Sky to give away and that’s ... Read more
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June 3, 2025
Soaps: Scented and Stinky in the 1800s
I’m thinking we all take it for granted when we meander down the aisle of a store, choosing a hand soap or bar or gel of soap for the shower. We sniff, appreciating this scent, quickly putting that one up, and deciding which one we like the best. But it wasn’t always that way! In ... Read more
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Summer Vacation Tip: Don’t Hit the Bison
June is here! Let the summer vacations commence! I have a list of vacation spots I’d love to visit, and near the tippy-top is Yellowstone National Park. With over 2.2 million acres, Yellowstone boasts geographical features like geysers, canyons, waterfalls, hot springs, basins, meadows, mountains, and of course, Old Faithful. Since my surroundings are generally ... Read more
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June 1, 2025
It’s Yee-Haw Day!
Welcome to Yee-Haw Day, the once-a-month day we’ve reserved to share our news with you – all sorts of fun news! So check out the post below to get the details on the kinds of things that make us go Yee-Haw!! Karen Witemeyer This past weekend I learned that I am a double finalist for the Holt ... Read more
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Jeannie Watt has a Winner!
Susan Fletcher! Congratulations! I will be in contact via email. Thank you everyone for sharing your weather stories.
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May 31, 2025
Summer Puzzle Palooza Coming Soon!
Four Days of Puzzles and Summer Reading Fun Just guess the cover on the puzzle piece and you could win! We’ll give you the filly’s name. You give us the title of her book. 14 puzzle pieces – 14 Winners! Grand Prize A comfy chair for your Summer Reading ... Read more
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Linda Shenton Matchett Has a Winner!
Big thanks for coming, Miss Linda! We loved chatting about love and romance using a dating app. Now for the Drawing………….. One commenter will win a copy of Ivy’s Inheritance! And the winner is…………. DENISE Congratulations, Denise!! I’m dancing a jig for you. Now watch for Miss Linda’s email. Everyone come back tomorrow for Yee-Haw ... Read more
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May 29, 2025
Desperate Times Are On Linda Shenton Matchett’s Mind
Desperate Times Called For Desperate Measures The Fillies Welcome Linda Shenton Matchett After the American Civil War, the Homestead Act of 1862 sent thousands of men across the nation. Many wanted (or needed) a new start. Others hoped to secure a fortune. Still others simply had a desire to explore their vast homeland. Once settled, ... Read more
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May 27, 2025
Just When You Think It’s Safe… and a Give Away
Every year around the first of April I start getting the itch to grow things. I start my tomatoes and peppers (if I haven’t already–sometimes I’m impatient). I note the dates that the local greenhouses will open for sales, usually May Day or Mother’s Day and start planning how many plants I need for the ... Read more
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