Monthly Archives: August 2016

The Swing Of Things

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Caryn

It’s inevitable…the end of summer, turns into the first day of school. All the kids are torn between being bored from too much free time, and the dread of getting back into the grind of studying and homework. This year … Continue reading →

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Hot Line

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Caryn

The United States and Russia have long been frenemies, truth be told, but in October of 1962, no one would have called them that. The Cuban Missile Crisis brought the two super powers to the brink of a nuclear conflict. … Continue reading →

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Sharing A Moment

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Caryn

My niece, Lindsay Moore, is a social butterfly. She never had any trouble making new friends, and everyone who knows her, loves her. It’s a personality trait that Lindsay has. She can talk to anyone…and feel no shyness, and her … Continue reading →

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He Would Never Leave Her

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Caryn

My father-in-law, Walt Schulenberg would have turned 87 today. In the three years and almost four months since he went to Heaven, I can say that I have missed him very much, and yet it’s been like he never really … Continue reading →

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Introducing Adelaide Ione

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Caryn

Four years ago, my niece Jessi Hadlock married Jason Sawdon, and they began a blessed life together. Theirs was the last wedding my mom, Jessi’s grandma, Collene Spencer was able to attend. Mom always felt very blessed by Jessi, and … Continue reading →

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Finding The Funny

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Caryn

My nephew, Josh Griffith has totally embraced the role of fatherhood. Josh and my niece Susan want to make sure that their girls have memorable childhoods. As we all know, kids grow up so fast, and childhood is over before … Continue reading →

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Princess Doctor

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Caryn

My grand niece, Aurora Hadlock is turning five today. For her, these are exciting days. Aurora, or Rory, as she was nicknamed, is so excited about going to Kindergarten this year. I remember when she started pre-school. If it was … Continue reading →

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Women Can Vote!!

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Caryn

Anytime a group wants to change something in their nation, there is controversy. It really doesn’t matter what the change is, or whether it is good or bad for the country, there will always be people who are against it. … Continue reading →

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Hands-On Grandma

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Caryn

As I visited with my Aunt Dixie Richards at the Byer family picnic, last Sunday, she talked about how her grandchildren were getting older now, and they need her less and less. She was sad about that, because this was … Continue reading →

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Bulletproof

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Caryn

My nephew, Steve Spethman, who married my niece, Jenny Masterson, is a man who has done many things, and changed in many ways. I have known Steve since he was twelve years old, but not well. At that time he … Continue reading →

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