suzannenorquistApr 22, 20203 minResponses to the 1918 Epidemic—Some Things Don’t ChangeWhen the Spanish Flu swept the nation in 1918, people responded much as they are responding to today’s pandemic. Here is a fun look at...
suzannenorquistApr 17, 20192 minHistoric Social Media TidbitsIt’s been a while since I’ve posted fun tidbits from historic Colorado newspapers. My daughter/blog editor pointed this out. I’d almost...
suzannenorquistJan 16, 20192 minHistorical Research – Not For The FaintheartedResearch is part of the fun in writing historical novels. For me it’s often an excuse to go on a rabbit trail—in other words, “squirrel!”...
suzannenorquistApr 25, 20182 minRoller Skating in the ‘80s – The 1880sApparently, roller skating was a big thing in the metropolous of Leadville, Colorado in the 1880s. Who knew? With all of the historical...