Monthly Archives: September 2013

Yesteryear’s Football

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Caryn

As we start football season, I recalled a picture that I had seen among my mom’s old family pictures. It was a football practice session most likely at a local school. That reminded me of something I had read a … Continue reading →

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So Much Has Changed

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Caryn

My youngest grandchild is turning 15 today. That means that all of my grandchildren will be driving in some capacity. Three have their driver’s license, and now Josh will have his learner’s permit. It’s a very strange feeling when all of your … Continue reading →

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The Test Of Time

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Caryn

My Grandma Spencer’s photo album contains a number of pictures from the days when the family lived in International Falls, Minnesota, and worked in the lumber business, and I assume, the paper mill there in town. If the family didn’t work … Continue reading →

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Sister Mischief

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Caryn

You never know what babies have on their minds. They sit and watch as the world goes by around them.  While others get in on all the fun, babies are just stuck, sitting in a high chair, stroller, or in … Continue reading →

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Little Willie

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Caryn

Many members of my family have fought in the many wars that have taken place in this world’s history…most of them I probably know nothing about. Wars, while usually necessary in order keep our nation secure; take a heavy toll … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Hostess

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Caryn

The first time I met the Montana branch of Bob’s family, I felt more than just a little overwhelmed. I was shy, and it seemed like there were a lot of them. In reality, there weren’t that many people, it … Continue reading →

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A Standing Joke

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Caryn

Bob and I went out to see his mom at the nursing home tonight. We had been out of town for the long weekend, and so had not seen her in several days. It is my usual practice to ask … Continue reading →

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Try Not To Work Too Hard

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Caryn

Kevin, my son-in-law has always loved working on cars. Shortly after their marriage…in fact, on their honeymoon a kid ran into Corrie and Kevin in a parking lot. They were devastated. They had a very nice car and Kevin really … Continue reading →

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He’s A Lot Like His Aunt

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Caryn

When I was a little girl, I had a rocking horse. I loved my rocking horse, and that was putting it mildly. I was a wild little rider. I wanted to gallup, and there was simply no other way to … Continue reading →

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Senior Pictures

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Caryn

There comes a time in the late summer and early fall of each year when all the high school seniors are busy getting their Senior Pictures taken. They are excitedly planning the clothes they will wear and the settings they … Continue reading →

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