Pam Crooks's Blog, page 138
October 17, 2022
Come Along To the Town Square
It seems that no matter where you go, almost every small town has a square. Back in the 1800s, they served as gathering places for the community, focal points for important events and celebrations. These were where courthouses were built, where people could sell and buy things, be entertained in concerts, have dances. Politicians often ... Read more
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October 16, 2022
WELCOME FALL! by Cheryl Pierson
Hi everyone! Fall is here, (at least it will be here in Oklahoma this week, finally!) and you know that old saying “A picture is worth a thousand words?” It’s so true! Today, I have some beautiful pictures I wanted to share with you! These are some spectacular pictures of my second home, the ... Read more
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Heather Blanton Has Winners!!
Thank you for coming, Miss Heather. We enjoyed talking about following instincts and finding something unexpected. Now it’s time for the drawing……. Two people will get a copy of A Lady in Defiance! And the winners are…….. TRUDY C. DENISE Congratulations, ladies!! Yee-Haw! Now watch for Miss Heather’s email and check Spam if you don’t ... Read more
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October 13, 2022
Heather Frey Blanton Finds Adventure in Cripple Creek!
Serendipity Never Ceases to Amaze Me One thing about history: looking back, it’s easy and almost scary to see how the tiniest change could have derailed entire destinies. One of my favorite stories of serendipity is that of Mary Catherine “Mollie” Gortner. In 1890, she and her family moved to Colorado Springs from the gentle, ... Read more
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October 12, 2022
1955 Was a Very Good Year ~ by Pam Crooks
Remember the popular song by Frank Sinatra from the 60s, “It Was a Very Good Year”? When I was seventeen It was a very good year It was a very good year for small town girls And soft summer nights Well, that song has been going through my mind a lot lately. In fact, the ... Read more
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More Winners! For Karen Kay’s E-book Giveaway
Good Evening! Howdy! I did another drawing for Tuesday and here are the winners for the free e-book. Karijean 217 & larajburton Congratulations to you both. If you both would please email me privately at karenkay.author@startmail.com, we’ll get that book to you. Again, my hearty thanks to all those who came to the blog yesterday! ... Read more
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Heather Frey Blanton To Visit Friday!
On Friday, October 14, 2022 we welcome Miss Heather Frey Blanton’s return! Sometimes a little fraction of an inch can make such a huge difference in a person’s good fortune. For instance, you could’ve gone right instead of left or walked one too many steps. Miss Heather is going to talk some about this. She’ll ... Read more
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Get Out of Jail Free
Last summer, my husband took me on a marvelous trip to Colorado to celebrate our 30th anniversary. One of the things we did on this trip was to drive up to this historic town of Silverton. I love communities that take preservation seriously, and walking through Silverton was like walking back in time. One of ... Read more
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October 11, 2022
Winners! Winners! For Karen Kay’s E-book, NIGHT THUNDER’S BRIDE
Howdy! Good Evening! Well, sometimes I accidentally pick more than one name on a drawing. This time, I drew three (3) names. Goodness! The winners are: Lana Burton debby 236 David Bibb Congratulations to all three of you. Please email me at: karenkay.author@startmail.com and I’ll get the e-book to you! Also, many thanks to all ... Read more
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October 10, 2022
NIGHT THUNDER’S BRIDE — Another Blog and Another Chance to Win an E-book
Howdy! And welcome to another terrific Tuesday! Yay! Well, you get me for two days back-to-back this week. But, this does give one the opportunity to win another e-book because once again, I’ll be giving away a free e-book to one of the bloggers. So, yesterday, I left a short blurb for the book and ... Read more
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