by Alicia Whittle | Aug 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
My husband and I recently attended the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo in Colorado. As part of my next book, Natalie’s Cowboy, soon to be released, the hero is a “retired” saddle bronc rider. Here are some fun facts about rodeos: Rodeos started with the Spanish in...
by Alicia Whittle | Jun 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
How many of you picture the Old West as being lawless? That concept was promoted by movies and pop culture. Perhaps you visualize it as being overrun by gun-slinging outlaws. The reality was NOT! Yes, there were bank robberies, cattle rustling, and historical records...
by Alicia Whittle | May 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
How many of you have been to the mountains? I’ve been blessed to live in Colorado. I’ve also seen the Appalachians and been to the Alps. If you haven’t been, I truly hope you have the chance to see them in your lifetime, even from afar. Here’s a pic you might enjoy....
by Alicia Whittle | Apr 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
How many of you have written letters in the past? Thank you notes? Maybe a poem? Emails? Blogs? I’ve written all of these, and they do take a bit of thought beforehand. Since they are all different types of writing, you would put your personality in the letters to a...
by Alicia Whittle | Mar 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Cowboy: This job was not like what TV and movies have glamorized. The cowboy in the old west worked long hours, not our typical eight-hour day nor a forty-hour week. Their main job was to protect cattle. Thieves and outlaws stole cattle to sell on what we would...
by Alicia Whittle | Feb 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
This month has so much going on. Groundhog Day—the belief that Punxsutawney Phil really predicts winter—at least back east. Valentine’s Day—a holiday promoted by greeting card companies but really started by St. Valentine. Susan B Anthony’s Birthday (15th). Canada’s...
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