Pam Crooks's Blog, page 245

The Thankful Blog Give Away

Hey everyone! My part of this blog is going to be short and sweet, because this is a blog I’m going to let you write.  In these trying times–let’s see…pandemic, murder hornets, storms, fires, asteroids approaching Earth–it’s easy to get caught up in the negative. I say it’s time to count our blessings! What are ... Read more

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Riding Sidesaddle …

Ah, the sidesaddle, a piece of horse tack designed in the old west to make those flowing skirts women wore to flow equally well on horseback … NOT! In actuality, the sidesaddle was invented way back in the fourteenth century to … wait for it … protect the virginity of a teenaged princess as she ... Read more

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Welcome to Some Summer Fun! A Puzzle…

Howdy! Are you ready for another fun week of games and puzzles?  Well, kicking off this week, I thought I might post a puzzle — I figure we could call it:  Name that cover.   Here’s the link:  https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play... So, did you put it together yet?  Okay, shall we compare times?  Now, before I tell you ... Read more

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Jo-Ann Roberts Has a Winner!

  Miss Jo-Ann, thank you so much for telling us about early baseball. 

BATTER UP! by Jo-Ann Roberts

Baseball has come a long way from the humble beginnings in the fields of 19th century America. For many of us, the introduction of  team camaraderie and fair play first occurred on dusty sandlots, red clay diamonds, and neighborhood backyards. Contrary to popular belief, American baseball was not invented by an individual but evolved from ... Read more

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Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer

Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer is a museum in Nebraska…not really near me because let’s face it, Nebraska is HUGE. But it’s near enough that I’ve gotten there a couple of times. It’s absolutely fascinating. A laid-out circle of buildings that have been brought it, that date to the 1800s. I may write five ... Read more

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Pioneer Village

Pioneer Village is a museum in Nebraska…not really near me because let’s face it, Nebraska is HUGE. But it’s near enough that I’ve gotten there a couple of times. It’s absolutely fascinating. A laid-out circle of buildings that have been brought it, that date to the 1800s. I may write five blogs about it because ... Read more

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Jo-Ann Roberts Comes to Visit!

Author Jo-Ann Roberts has climbed aboard and will arrive Friday, August 21, 2020! Did they play baseball in the old West? Miss Jo-Ann is going to tell all that and more. She’s toting prizes to give away also! When Friday rolls around, head over and sit a spell with her. It’ll be a hoot! We’ll ... Read more

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Grass Valley Brides

Years ago, a dear friend invited me to spend the weekend with her at her parents’ home in Sherman County, Oregon. I’d never been in that part of the state, but quickly fell in “awe” with the rolling hills of wheat and sky that stretched forever. A few years after that, I found myself driving ... Read more

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Once Upon a Mail Order Bride Cover Reveal

  I just love when I get a new cover. It’s like opening a present on Christmas morning. I never tire of seeing the new designs by the people at Sourcebooks. They’re truly amazing. I especially love this one. The colors are so beautiful and the models are truly romantic This is Outlaw Mail Order ... Read more

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