Pam Crooks's Blog, page 194

Yee Haw! It’s Skatin’ Time!

In the mid-1880s something new swept across the country. In fact, this something was so popular, it started a mania that reached as far as the West. I’m talking about roller skating.At first, skaters had nothing but clunky, wooden-wheeled skates. Then ball-bearing wheels were invented about 1884 and things revved up from there! Roller skating ... Read more

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Winnie’s Game Day Winners

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to join me for Game Day. I had lots of fun checking out everyone’s musical selections and even discovered some great new songs in the process. I tossed all the names in a virtual hat and the names I selected were Elizabeth Litton Lori Cole Luanne Quintana Tonya L ... Read more

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Game Day – Musical Word Play

  Hello everyone, Winnie Griggs here. It’s Game Day!!  Always a fun time. And since I love word games (I also love math games but I’m aware I may be in the minority there 🙂 ) I thought we’d play one that combines wordplay and music. This is going to be super easy – take ... Read more

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Krystal M. Anderson Has a Winner!

Thank you so much for visiting, Miss Krystal. We loved our little party talking about forts. Now for the drawing………. One person gets an autographed copy of Her Keeper’s Heart. And the winner is………… CAROLYN SEELIGER Congratulations, Carolyn! Keep an eye out for Miss Krystal’s email.

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Forts of the Old West with Krystal M. Anderson

Please join me in welcoming guest author Krystal Anderson to the Junction. There’s something about standing in front an old western fort that brings that bygone era to life. The chipped stone walls and thick timbers tell a story of conflicts withstood, the battlements and gun ports atop eighteen-foot walls a sense of strength and ... Read more

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Linda Broday Has Winners

Thank you all for chatting with me about best friends Tuesday. I loved it. Now for the drawing for my two books ……….. The random winners are………….. CRYSTAL CHERYL C Wow! Congratulations, ladies! Be watching for my email for your address.

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Women in Today’s Sport of Professional Rodeo

  I love that we’re seeing more and more women participating in sports traditionally dominated by men. And I’m happy that rodeo has become one of those sports. Yes, you say, women have long competed in barrel racing. But did you know in the early days of rodeo, 1850s to 1900s, women competed against men ... Read more

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Krystal M. Anderson Will Visit Friday!

Miss Krystal M. Anderson will arrive for a visit Friday, September 24, 2021! She’s going to talk about old forts and I know it’ll be very interesting. Have you ever visited one? She’ll want to know. Her giveaway is an autographed copy of HER KEEPER’S HEART. All you have to do to enter is leave ... Read more

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I’d Forget My Head…

Have you ever forgotten something? To do something big or to bring something vital along on a trip—like your underwear or a coat? Yes, me, too. I think my best example was when I forgot to go to a job interview. I was in college and getting part-time work with the University was a huge ... Read more

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Winner of the Great Lakes Light giveaway

  The WINNER of a signed copy of Great Lakes Light is…. Jennifer Hibdon! Watch your email for more information. Congratulations!

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