Pam Crooks's Blog, page 210
April 11, 2021
The Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Hello everyone, Winnie Griggs here. Who doesn’t love the humble but oh-so-yummy grilled cheese sandwich. Its ooey-gooey goodness not only warms our insides but (at least for me) brings back warm memories of childhood around the dinner table. And, according to my National Day Calendar, April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, so today ... Read more
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Amanda Cabot Has Winners!
Thank you for such an interesting subject, Miss Amanda! That was fun. Now for the Drawing…………….. Two print copies are up for grabs……………………….. And the winners are……………… SARAH TAYLOR PAULA JONES I’m doing the happy dance for you ladies! Please watch for Miss Amanda’s email and check your Spam.
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April 8, 2021
Six Things You May Not Know About 19th Century Newspapers and a Give Away!
Hi! Amanda Cabot here. For me, one of the more enjoyable aspects of writing historical fiction is doing the research. I never fail to find at least one tidbit that intrigues me enough to include it in the book. As someone who once aspired to be a newspaper reporter, I had fun researching nineteenth century ... Read more
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April 7, 2021
Healing Machines. Work of an Eccentric? Or a Genius? By Pam Crooks
I recently read a fascinating story about an artist that once lived not far from me in the sandhills of Nebraska. Emery Blagdon was born in 1907, the oldest of six children, and a farmer’s son. He ended his education at a country school to work on the farm, but at age 18, he left ... Read more
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Julie Benson’s Winner!
Thanks to everyone today who stopped by the corral to chat. The winner of my Wednesday giveaway is… Dale Look for an email from me on how to claim your prize. Thanks again to everyone who spent part of your day with me. Julie
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Amanda Cabot Returns For a Visit
This Friday, April 9, 2021 we welcome back Miss Amanda Cabot! How much do you know about 19th century newspapers? Miss Amanda has some interesting information. And she’s toting 2 autographed copies of her new book to give away! Very exciting. I know you don’t want to miss this. So shake the wrinkles out and ... Read more
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April 6, 2021
Tuesday Petticoats and Pistols Winner!
Congratulations to my Tuesday Winner … Charlene Whitehouse I’m so glad I drew your name out of our hat! Please watch for an email from me on how to get your prize. Again, major congrats, Phyliss
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Not Your Grandmother’s Farmers Market
With spring’s arrival, my thoughts turn to planting a garden. I love gardens, and it doesn’t matter what kind: flower, bee, vegetable, whatever. I have fond memories of my Grandma Walter’s huge garden filled with green beans, potatoes, onions, cucumbers, strawberries, and what else I can’t remember anymore. Unfortunately, while I received her crafty, DIY, ... Read more
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Secrets of Gravesite Symbols
One of the things Jodi Thomas, sister-filly Linda Broday, and I like to do when traveling is visiting cemeteries. My son-in-law and I also love cemetery visits. What stories tombstones of all ages can tell. With the help of the Old Farmer’s Almanac, founded in 1792, I learned a lot about the meaning of grave ... Read more
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April 4, 2021
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 The e-single Inn for a Surprise releases tomorrow! YeeHaw! This was originally ... Read more
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