Pam Crooks's Blog, page 218
March 29, 2021
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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March 28, 2021
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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March 25, 2021
Healing Hearts and Horses with Heidi Thomas
The love affair began when she was four. Nettie’s sisters snatched her stuffed bear away and teased her, holding it just beyond her reach. Tears and shrieks did no good. They laughed and ran outside. Papa picked her up, put her on the broad back of their plow horse, and led them in a slow ... Read more
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March 24, 2021
The Legend of the Easter Fires.
Each year. the residents of Fredericksburg, Texas enjoy a tradition that began with the town’s founding in 1847. On the night before Easter, residents dress up as settlers, Comanches, and Easter bunnies to commemorate a peace treaty the town signed in 1847. When the early German settlers arrived, they were greeted by a harsh land ... Read more
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Heidi Thomas Comes to Visit!
Mark your calendar. Heidi Thomas will arrive on Friday, March 26, 2021! Miss Heidi will talk about the bond that can develop between a person and their horse and about the dreams we gently protect in our hearts. She’s toting a copy of Cowgirl Dreams to give away to one lucky commenter. As you know, ... Read more
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March 23, 2021
Camels in the Old West
Having lived in Nevada for almost half of my life, I was very aware of the brief role camels played in Virginia City and Austin during the mining days, hauling salt and ore. What I hadn’t known was that camel-power had been experimented with many times over the course of US history. So I offer ... Read more
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March Game Day Winners
We have our winners! What clever readers we have at Petticoats & Pistols! I loved reading through the acrostic poems everyone entered. So many lovely spring images. In fact, the entries were so fabulous, that I couldn’t pick just one. So I selected two winners: rkkoppen (Rachael) wins her choice of book along with the ... Read more
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Kit Morgan has a Winner!
Debra J. PrussYou’re my Winner!You’ve won a free e-copy of Love in Independence!Contact me at authorkitmorgan@gmail.com so I can get your prize to you.
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