Monthly Archives: March 2015

Multitalented Liz

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Caryn

Over the years, my niece, Liz Masterson has been our go to person for many different types of things, but probably none of them bigger than for photography and videos. Liz is a Journalism and English teacher at Kelly Walsh … Continue reading →

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Grave Situation

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Caryn

When a United States president is assassinated, it sends shock waves around the world. When one is shot and lives, it sends waves of shock too…and then relief. I was a little girl when John F Kennedy was shot and … Continue reading →

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Gumbo

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Caryn

When most people think of Gumbo, they think of soup, and I do too, but there is another form of Gumbo, that isn’t quite as nice. In fact, this Gumbo is pretty awful. The Gumbo I’m talking about is the … Continue reading →

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Two Intertwined Moments

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Caryn

While going through our parents things the other day, we came across a note that I had written to my parents. The note, I don’t recall writing, but the event surrounding the need for the note, will be forever, vividly … Continue reading →

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A New House

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Caryn

My niece, Amanda Reed and her family love to spend time at the lake, where they keep a mobile home so they can have a place to stay when they are there. They love the summer, the lake, and all … Continue reading →

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At Loose Ends

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Caryn

When you read through the personal journal of another person’s life, you must be prepared for the many emotions that life can produce in people. My great aunt, Bertha Schumacher Hallgren was an amazing woman, as was her younger sister, … Continue reading →

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To Overcome Adversity

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Caryn

When I first read about the six Knox brothers who were able to place themselves into a family history where they belonged, but in which no one had been able to connect them to before, I was intrigued, for sure. … Continue reading →

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New Adventures

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Caryn

My grand nephew, Weston Moore is a typical kid now turning 15 years old. Of course, we all know what reaching that milestone does to a kid. They get their learners permit, and within one short year, they are out … Continue reading →

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A Real Novelty

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Caryn

As we were going through our parents things after the passing of our mother, we came across several very old maps of different states, and also one that I received of London during World War II. It occurred to me … Continue reading →

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Caregiver’s Remorse

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Caryn

Today, it has been one month since my mother, Collene Spencer went to Heaven. After someone goes home to Heaven, it always seems odd to me that the time goes by so quickly. I can vividly remember that night just … Continue reading →

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