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Susan Page Davis Has a Winner!

Thank you for visiting, Miss Susan! We loved learning about Glorieta Pass. Now for the drawing! One person will get a copy of The Rancher’s Legacy! And that lucky person is………………….. CONNIE SAUNDERS Woo-Hoo!! I’m so happy for you, Connie! Watch for Miss Susan’s email and check your Spam. Tomorrow is Yee-Haw Day! Come over ... Read more

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The Battle of Glorieta Pass New Mexico, 1862 and a Give Away!

Hi, I’m Susan Page Davis. Last fall I was writing a novel set mostly in Colorado during the Civil War. Hmm. Did the war reach Colorado? I didn’t want it to be a war story as such, but the characters in my book, being upstanding US citizens, couldn’t ignore the conflict, could they? Time for ... Read more

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Family Stories

We write them, we read them, but also, they are our own history – they’re part of who we are. I have two examples: First, mine. My grandfather was an itinerant preacher on the plains of Saskatchewan, Canada. They lived in a tent (not many trees on the plains). He’d be home long enough to ... Read more

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Susan Page Davis Returns to Visit!

Miss Susan Page Davis has saddled up and will ride in Friday, April 2, 2021! Have you ever heard of an historical event that happened at Glorieta Pass, New Mexico? You’ll find this interesting. Miss Susan is also toting a book to giveaway. Yippee! Come and help us show her again some Wildflower Junction hospitality. ... Read more

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Book Decor

Okay, I’m a book freak. I know it. Writing them. Reading them. And decorating with them. This lamp is made of actual old books. Our local library used old books they no longer shelve, and makes them into lamps and sells them to raise money for the library. This one is a little bit sideways ... Read more

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And the Winner is…..

  Thank you all for coming to laugh with me yesterday! We had fun. Winner of the autographed copy of A COWBOY OF LEGEND is…………….. CRICKET Congratulations, Cricket!! I’ll be in touch so be watching. Everyone…I’ll be giving more copies of this book on April 20th!!

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Your Laugh for the Day

We’re doing something a little fun several times through the year. It might be a Craft Project, how we breathe life into a hero, or any number of things. You just never know. We’re sort of calling it Pot Luck. This is my day and I’m going to tell you jokes. Keep your fingers crossed ... Read more

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Pam’s Craft Winners!

Thanks to all for joining me today!   My winners are:   Sherry Masters Patty Fontenot Duplechin   Watch for my message so I can send your hand-knitted washcloth right out to you! (Winners chosen by random.org)

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New at P & P–CRAFT DAY! by Pam Crooks

TTo fill unscheduled blog days that pop up periodically throughout the year, the fillies will be featuring some crafts, decorating ideas, and a variety of other fun things we think you will enjoy. Now, I’m not a big knitter although I’ve been knitting most of my life.  Basic projects, mostly, like winter scarves, but my ... Read more

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Heidi Thomas Has a Winner!

Thank you so much for visiting, Miss Heidi! We had a wonderful time talking about dreams. Now for the drawing……………… One commenter will receive a copy of Cowgirl Dreams. That lucky person is…………………… ELLIE Woo-Hoo! Congratulations, Ellie! You’ll love this. Watch for Miss Heidi’s email. Hey, everyone, Pam Crooks has a fun craft project to ... Read more

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