Silk Stocking Row AND Closet Cobwebs in Crawford County

Can't wait to start planting flowers again!     This is home, and the inspiration for my books.

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The new book is coming along, but I still have a lot of work to do.    I hope to have it completed later this summer.    Program schedule about the books; April 28, 2011 - Presbyterian ...

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Please read further in this blog to see how YOU can be a part of the book "CLOSET COBWEBS OF CRAWFORD COUNTY".     Be sure to hit the "older posts" icon at the bottom of each page to continu...

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I want this to be a book of TRUE memories (stories) that will live on. For more information read further in this blog. Be sure to hit the "OLDER POST" icon at the end of each page to continue in ...

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I am extending the YEARS to be included in this book to this ..... 1880's through 1960! Join in the fun. Read more about the book in following pages of my blog - just keep clicking "older post"....

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June 2010 ............ I'm tackling another book to promote our county history a bit further. Our county (especially Denison with the abundance of large homes that once were elegant and well tho...

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There might be another book in the air........but this time concentrating on a bit larger area than just Denison and maybe some personal tale's from individuals who have closet cobwebs to share. ...

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This is Lucy, one of my loyal helpers with the book. (:

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AND..................besides this book, I LOVE to Quilt, Knit, Tat, Needlepoint and almost anything else that has to do with working with my hand! (:

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I would really like to receive your comments .... I'm new at blogging and really new at writing books too. THANK YOU for stopping by .... and if you wish, please sign up to follow my blog. (:

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FYI................ Late this afternoon I will be able to bring home the next printing of the books! Has anyone heard any comments on the book thus far? Please leave a comment. (:

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The 2nd printing of SILK STOCKING ROW will be here on June 7th!

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Heartwarming thanks to the media coverage. I can't believe the great media coverage for the book; a couple very fine articles in the Denison Bulletin & Review and today (May 20th) in the Carroll ...

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I'm so pleased to say that the book is done and already out and about in this area. Places where it can be purchased; Roscoe's Jewelry, Beans on Broadway, HyVee, Reiney's, Cronks, Good News Book ...

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SOON........really soon, it will be here. Read the complete blog (click OLDER POSTS) at the end of the page to continue.

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MY BOOK IS FINALLY FINISHED AND WILL BE RELEASED ON MAY 20TH, 2010 IT IS 450 PAGES AND LOADED WITH PICTURES! THE PRICE WILL BE $20.00 PLUS SHIPPING AND CAN BE ORDERED DIRECTLY FROM ME. IF YOU HAV...

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Of course the name and location of the buildings and the name of the people will be included in the book ~ this is just a little sample. The book will sell for $24.95 and will be released the mi...

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1897, the first steam laundry was introduced in Denison by Mr. Wolcott of Chicago. It was located in the Welch building at the corner of Sweet Street (14th St) and Broadway. The Tabor House was ...

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Sewing tip 1887 ~ When mending in the evening, place a large sheet of white paper on the table. The light of the candle shining on the white paper gives extra light and is a great help for thread...

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THE COVER FOR MY BOOK IS BELOW. THE DESIGN WORK IS BY SETH A. BOGGS OF PERSPECTIVE BLEND. SEWARD, NEBRASKA HE DOES SUCH AMAZING WORK. WWW.PERSPECTIVEBLEND.COM

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