Monthly Archives: July 2016

Brother’s Inspiration

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Caryn

A baby’s first year is one filled with change. They go from being an infant to an independent little toddler…just that fast. Their parents tend to wish there was a way to slow them down just a little bit, because … Continue reading →

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The Flammenwerfer

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Caryn

Over the centuries of life on Earth, there have been numerous wars, and numerous weapons of warfare. Yet, few could bring fear to the heart of an infantryman quicker than the Flammenwerfer. Developed by the Germans during World War I, … Continue reading →

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Taking It All In Stride

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Caryn

My grand niece, Raelynn Masterson is turning 13 today. Turning 13 is an exciting, mixed up, trying time in that persons life, but Raelynn…or Rae, as she is known to her family, is taking it pretty much in stride. She … Continue reading →

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On A Collision Path

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Caryn

World War II saw the shooting down of more of our military planes that most of us want to think about. We saw the loss by planes being shot down, but also transport planes lost, and planes lost in training … Continue reading →

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No Matter The Cost

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Caryn

Imagine being in a country where being afraid is a crime. I’m sure you are wondering how that is possible…in any country, but I assure you, it is. That was the case on this day, July 27, 1943 in Russia. … Continue reading →

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Where Evil Exists

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Caryn

I suppose a true World War II history buff might know about some of the strange war stories there are out there, and I rather thought I was becoming a World War II history buff, but I had never heard … Continue reading →

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The Gimli Glider

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Caryn

Plane crashes are always tragic events. The loss of life and property is devastating. Sometimes, however, a pilot and his crew are able to pull off a landing in unbelievable circumstances. Something like that leaves everyone from the passengers, families, … Continue reading →

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Children’s Railway

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Caryn

If I tell you that there exists in this world, a children’s railway, would you think of the Orphan Train, bringing children out West for adoption into families there? Or would you think of some kind of forced child labor … Continue reading →

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Becoming Husband And Wife

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Caryn

When two people are as great together as my nephew, Garrett Stevens and his bride, Kayla Smiley, you tend to think of them as already married. They are in tune with each other, and so happy. They have so much … Continue reading →

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One Tough Lady

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Caryn

The first time I saw my cousin, Michelle Deraas Carlson, I thought, “What a teeny little girl she is!!” It’s true that Michelle, who is my cousin by her marriage to my cousin, Dave Carlson back in 1981, is a … Continue reading →

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