tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post6396918577793960283..comments2024-03-18T14:05:01.415-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: When There's No First LadyDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-84876929460209559192015-08-31T23:03:24.155-04:002015-08-31T23:03:24.155-04:00And the winner is Mary Preston, who chose The Outl...And the winner is Mary Preston, who chose The Outlaw Takes a Bride. There were 17 entries with contact information. Thank you all for participating!Susan Page Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740852155505691341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-16508862950248518712015-08-25T08:32:23.346-04:002015-08-25T08:32:23.346-04:00You're welcome, Britney! I learned a lot in pr...You're welcome, Britney! I learned a lot in preparing it.Susan Page Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740852155505691341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-55956123165554062932015-08-25T08:31:58.612-04:002015-08-25T08:31:58.612-04:00Yes, nowadays it seems they all have a smiling wif...Yes, nowadays it seems they all have a smiling wife at their side.Susan Page Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740852155505691341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-66579296868391607582015-08-25T01:01:41.814-04:002015-08-25T01:01:41.814-04:00Love this fascinating post, Susan! Thank you for ...Love this fascinating post, Susan! Thank you for sharing a bit about these amazing women.<br /><br />texaggs2000 at gmail dot comBritney Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02972950656114757798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-4415816718831129002015-08-24T21:09:32.568-04:002015-08-24T21:09:32.568-04:00Very interesting! I knew we have had a bachelor or...Very interesting! I knew we have had a bachelor or two as President but hadn't heard about the ones who were widowed before taking office.<br /><br />pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)comPattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08047478982437818328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-42471399471135617162015-08-24T10:54:33.814-04:002015-08-24T10:54:33.814-04:00Thanks for coming by, Kim!Thanks for coming by, Kim!Susan Page Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740852155505691341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-90071715336964508082015-08-24T10:40:11.962-04:002015-08-24T10:40:11.962-04:00Interesting on when there was a president who did ...Interesting on when there was a president who did not have a wife or who's wife had died before he became president. Thanks for posting the information. kamundsen44(at)yahoo(dot)com.kim hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951846304316134717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-12597322076138787012015-08-23T23:10:24.636-04:002015-08-23T23:10:24.636-04:00You're welcome, Maryann. Not so many widows an...You're welcome, Maryann. Not so many widows and bachelors in modern times, but it could happen again.Susan Page Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740852155505691341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-16448412952193547122015-08-23T23:09:38.350-04:002015-08-23T23:09:38.350-04:00That is so true, Deanne: throughout our history, w...That is so true, Deanne: throughout our history, we see women doing what needs to be done! I hope these ladies enjoyed doing their duty.Susan Page Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740852155505691341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-51338073055756246192015-08-23T22:47:15.480-04:002015-08-23T22:47:15.480-04:00Thank you Susan for sharing these interesting hist...Thank you Susan for sharing these interesting historical facts with us. I never knew that so many Presidents didnt have an actual wife as First Lady and how wonderful of all these women who filled in the role of First Lady so graciously. <br />marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-66005336102030331032015-08-23T22:46:56.789-04:002015-08-23T22:46:56.789-04:00What a fascinating post. It just goes to show that...What a fascinating post. It just goes to show that all through history women stepped whenever needed, weather it was helping a wagon train on the trail in Oregon or stepping in as first lady this once again proves as women we are very strong. I have always been fascinated by historical research and reading and would love to read one of Susan Page Davis's books because the ones I've read have been fabulous !<br />Deanne Patterson<br />Cnnamongirl at aol dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-27153549886008728062015-08-23T19:14:01.814-04:002015-08-23T19:14:01.814-04:00Thanks, Pam, and I think you're right. I am no...Thanks, Pam, and I think you're right. I am not fond of the spotlight, but I admire these women.Susan Page Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740852155505691341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-59771155608218038322015-08-23T19:13:03.138-04:002015-08-23T19:13:03.138-04:00Some of them were just amazing! I could have writt...Some of them were just amazing! I could have written a whole blog about Harriet Lane or Frances Folsom Cleveland.Susan Page Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740852155505691341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-10310634395269817662015-08-23T18:42:19.392-04:002015-08-23T18:42:19.392-04:00I'd heard about a few of these stand-in first ...I'd heard about a few of these stand-in first ladies, but not most of them. A lot is required of a First Lady, just because her husband is president. I guess in a way, it's kind of like being a pastor's wife, though with a much larger spotlight.<br />I've read several of your books so it would be delightful to win one! Thanks for this post and the chance to win a book.<br /><br />pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]comPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05861727608969499537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-54560534874820250782015-08-23T18:37:37.095-04:002015-08-23T18:37:37.095-04:00I could never do that! I consider myself a horribl...I could never do that! I consider myself a horrible host, lol. I give these women much credit for their hard work!<br />LattebooksAThotmailDOTcom Susan Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885508869904521374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-8587221258656740062015-08-23T18:28:35.203-04:002015-08-23T18:28:35.203-04:00Welcome, Danielle, and thank you for your kind wor...Welcome, Danielle, and thank you for your kind words. If you want to be entered in the drawing, please leave your contact information so we can let you know if you win. Most people use the susan (at) whatever (dot) com format for security.Susan Page Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740852155505691341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-63104570142767327322015-08-23T18:13:35.359-04:002015-08-23T18:13:35.359-04:00I'm so glad I found this blog! Thank you for t...I'm so glad I found this blog! Thank you for this great post! I'd love to read many (and win one) of your books, Susan!Danielle Hullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903778944256515684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-76288694576949270072015-08-23T17:39:54.409-04:002015-08-23T17:39:54.409-04:00Thanks, Connie! If the random picker likes you, yo...Thanks, Connie! If the random picker likes you, your wish will come true. Happy reading, no matter what happens!Susan Page Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740852155505691341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-74341519527314070022015-08-23T17:38:57.599-04:002015-08-23T17:38:57.599-04:00Thanks so much, Sharon. It is an intriguing subjec...Thanks so much, Sharon. It is an intriguing subject to me too.Susan Page Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740852155505691341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-46098531762048158062015-08-23T17:16:34.460-04:002015-08-23T17:16:34.460-04:00Very interesting, as always! Thanks for the info. ...Very interesting, as always! Thanks for the info. I'd love to read your book, Love Finds You on Prince Edward Island!<br />bcrug(at)myfairpoint(dot)netConnie R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12038621934457678475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-59587439128961784762015-08-23T17:12:49.725-04:002015-08-23T17:12:49.725-04:00How very interesting to read about Presidents with...How very interesting to read about Presidents without wives to be First Ladies. I enjoyed it as I've read quite a bit about First Ladies but never read this topic of a substitute First Lady. I also really enjoy reading your books, Susan. thank you! sm wileygreeen1(at)yahoo(dot)comsharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01667697363749218857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-54876735714210602342015-08-23T16:19:38.889-04:002015-08-23T16:19:38.889-04:00I agree, Paula. Frances Folsom seemed very happy i...I agree, Paula. Frances Folsom seemed very happy in her marriage from what I have read. You can always find more about these fascinating ladies online if you want to read more.Susan Page Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740852155505691341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-82163949631187145642015-08-23T16:18:43.759-04:002015-08-23T16:18:43.759-04:00You're welcome, Anna.You're welcome, Anna.Susan Page Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740852155505691341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-18257004271455118682015-08-23T16:11:58.807-04:002015-08-23T16:11:58.807-04:00I always enjoy learning things when authors like y...I always enjoy learning things when authors like yourself delve into history. I never knew there were so many that needed someone. Interesting how they chose someone to do it and a president that married while there and to one so young. thanks for sharing all these lovely tidbits.<br />Thanks for all the great stories that you write for us to enjoy too.<br />Paula O(kyflo130@yahoo.com)polhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16382710562280127463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-42060200975515233072015-08-23T16:06:26.725-04:002015-08-23T16:06:26.725-04:00I love fascinating historical tidbits like this. :...I love fascinating historical tidbits like this. :) Thanks for sharing them with us and thank you for the giveaway! <br /><br />Writer_weaverATyahooDOTcomAnna Weaver Hurtthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07613552972598668489noreply@blogger.com