Pam Crooks's Blog, page 29
January 21, 2025
The Miraculous Oxydonor
How wonderful it would be to have a device that cured every disease! That is exactly what the Oxydonoor, purported to do. Invented in the 1890s by Dr. Hercules Sanche, and released to the general public in 1896, the Oxydonor consisted of a nickel plated tube containing a stick of carbon with wires leading from ... Read more
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January 20, 2025
What the Heck Are Wrist Cuffs?
I had never heard the term wrist cuffs that cowboys wore until pretty recently. I’d seen pictures of them but didn’t know what they were called or why they wore them. Maybe you already did and are way ahead of me. That’s quite possible. Definition: Wide soft leather bindings that cowboy wore on their wrists ... Read more
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CHERYL’S WINNERS!
Thanks so much to each and every single one of you who came by today and commented on my post about SAECULUM –it’s just such a fascinating topic, and I loved hearing what you all had to say about it. I picked two winners–and they are….. JOANNIE SICO and JACKIE WISHERD! If you ladies will ... Read more
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January 19, 2025
HOW LONG WILL WE BE REMEMBERED?– AND A GIVEAWAY!–by CHERYL PIERSON
I learned a new word thanks to a dear friend of mine, Sharon Cunningham. She posted on Facebook about the word, “saeculum”—which was one that I’d never heard of. I didn’t even know there was an actual word for this “event” or “circumstance.” Saeculum means the period of time from when an event occurred until ... Read more
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Jolene Navarro Has a Winner!
Miss Jolene, thank you so much for being open about your learning disability and sharing it with us. That was interesting. Now for the Drawing! One person will win a copy of The Texan’s Journey Home. And the winner is………… KARIJEAN Yippee!! Huge Congrats, Karijean! Now watch for Miss Jolene’s email. Everyone, don’t forget to ... Read more
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January 18, 2025
MARY CONNEALY’S WINNER!
. The winner of a signed copy of Whispers of Fortune is Sandy! Sandy, I will email you o get your mailing address
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January 16, 2025
Welcome Guest Author Jolene Navarro
When fiction reflects real life. Hola from the back porch of my aunt’s Texas Hill Country ranch. My husband, cousin and I are listening to my nephew singing. As a seventh-generation Texan from a long line of ranchers and farmers, it’s logical for my stories to explore the lives of those people I know. Using ... Read more
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MARY CONNEALY’S WINNER!
. The winner of a signed copy of Whispers of Fortune is Sandy! Sandy, I will email you o get your mailing address
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January 15, 2025
A soon-to-be release, a sale, a Goodreads giveaway and a prize
How’s that for a title, huh? My new book, Whispers of Fortune, comes out next month. Early in the month, too. February 4th. It’s book ONE of a new series, Golden State Treasure. That’s right, this is a treasure hunt series. It takes them THREE BOOKS TO FIND…….oh, wait. I should probably not say what. ... Read more
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Karen Kay’s Winners
Howdy! Thank you very much to all of you who came to the blog yesterday. And a very big thank you to all of you who left a message. We have three (3) winners and they are: Bonnie Danielle B Deb Kronenberg Congratulations to you all! What you have won is any of the ebooks ... Read more
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