Tag Archives: American history

The Beginnings of Betty Crocker, America’s First Lady of Food

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

The Washburn Crosby Company (later renamed General Mills) entered their finest flours into the 1880’s First Millers International Exhibition in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fortunately, their flours took the gold, silver and bronze medals. Soon after, Washburn Crosby Company changed its name to Gold Medal … Continue reading →

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Release of “The Road to Understanding” with an Excerpt and a Giveaway

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Back in 1984, I went into labor 5 weeks early in the middle of my Theatre/Acting class. That early delivery was the joy of my life, especially as I had lost two previous children. Over the April 16-17 weekend, I … Continue reading →

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Welcoming Regency Romance Author, Vikki Vaught

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Today, I welcome fellow Regency romance author, Vikki Vaught and her latest release, book one of her Honorable Rogue series. Vikki is a fellow Southerner, living in Tennessee. She has a tempting excerpt below.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I want to thank Regina for … Continue reading →

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Do You Remember The “Washington Marathon” to Forestall Desegregation and Voting Rights?

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

I live close to Rock Hill, South Carolina (Rock Hill is across the state border with Charlotte, NC), which recently commemorated the Friendship 9. The Friendship Nine was a group of African American men who went to jail after staging … Continue reading →

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