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June 27, 2019
Love of Country Ingrained…
Hey, it’s Ruthy here, and I love being part of Stars & Spurs week here at the hoppin-est Western group of cowboy-lovin’ gals there is… What is it about Western images and culture and determination that makes us think of flag and country? Well, it could be that flag flyin’ high at ranches all across […]
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Karen’s Winner of More Than Words Can Say
Big congratulations to … Kathleen Clark Kathleen has won an autographed copy of More Than Words Can Say. Be looking for an email from me, Kathleen. May everyone have a wonderful 4th of July Holiday next week!
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Cowboys and Fireworks, Yee Haw!
July, that wonderful month where we get to celebrate our country’s independence. The Fourth of July is a fun time for both young and old alike. But did you know that the 4th Saturday of July is National Day of the Cowboy? Yep! That’s right. It’s the day we celebrate the contribution cowboys and cowgirls […]
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June 26, 2019
Dressing for Independence Day (plus a giveaway)
Nothing puts me in a patriotic frame of mind more than seeing bunting proudly displayed on homes and businesses. In fact, I recently took a trip to Honey Grove, TX, the setting for my most recent release, More Than Words Can Say, and I saw this house. Not only was this a gorgeous Victorian-era home […]
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June 24, 2019
Warning! Tim McGraw will make you cry.
For those of you who lived through the Vietnam War, you’ll remember the violence and discontent from our country’s involvement. As crazy as it sounds, many Americans blamed our soldiers for being there, and their suffering and the terrible things they witnessed made no difference to those back home. The soldiers were shunned and rebuked […]
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June 23, 2019
THE TOP ‘MOST PATRIOTIC’ COUNTRY SONGS–WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE? by CHERYL PIERSON
Summer seems like the most patriotic time of the year in general, doesn’t it? We kick off the summer months with Memorial Day in May. Poppies are worn in remembrance of veterans on Memorial Day and on Veterans Day in November. On June 6, we are reminded of the sacrifices made on a faraway […]
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Janet Syas Nitsick Has a Winner!
Wow! Thank you for bringing such an interesting blog, Miss Janet. We loved it! Now I know you’re all dying to see who wins a copy of the book. All the names are in the ten gallon hat………. The winner is…..drumroll ……….. ROXANNA GILPIN Woo-Hoo! I’m so happy for you, Roxanna! Miss Janet will contact […]
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June 22, 2019
The Fillies Present Stripes and Spurs!
YOU’RE ALL INVITED! What’s better than a week of patriotism and cowboys? Not much. WHEN: Monday, June 24 – Friday, June 28 FUN! FUN! FUN!
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June 21, 2019
We Never Sleep–The Pinkerton Detective Agency
“With shelves of books behind him, Clyde David Robert III settled in his library chair … he grabbed the rolled up paper [inside his desk] from the Pinkerton Detective Agency. “Spreading out the gold sheet, he examined it once more along with the agency’s guarantee of finding his daughter. The document was dated March 21, […]
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June 20, 2019
Hee-Haw! Here are Margaret’s Winners!
Oh, me, or my. Didn’t we have a grand time today? Thank you to all who responded. You’re all great and I wish I could send each of you a book! Today’s winners are: Valri Western Sally Schmidt Lori Smanski Cathy Thomas Becky Elliott & Grumpy the Cat Congratulations, Ladies! Tell me if […]
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