Monthly Archives: October 2016

Halloween Fun

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Caryn

Halloween started out as All Hallows’ Eve or All Saints’ Eve. Originally, it was to be a time dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed. These days, very few churches still practice it … Continue reading →

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War Of The Worlds

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Caryn

At a time when television was in the very early stages of its existence, and not really available to the public, people got their entertainment from the radio. People listened to everything from news, to music, to fictional shows, which … Continue reading →

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The Little Town Of Denver

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Caryn

My husband, Bob and I love to go to Denver, Colorado periodically. We usually try to go to a Rockies game, shop some, and walk a lot. I think that most people who live in Wyoming, and elsewhere across the … Continue reading →

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A Real Gift

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Caryn

My niece, Susan Griffith is a sweet, kind of quiet girl, who loves living in the country and being outdoors. She loves doing all the homemaker things, like baking cakes, and this time of year, baking pumpkin seeds, which her … Continue reading →

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Loving Ways

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Caryn

Because I go to my sister, Cheryl Masterson’s house to have dinner with her and her family on Thursday nights, my relationship with all of her family has become closer. Her daughter-in-law, Dustie Masterson always helps with the meal, because … Continue reading →

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Great Times

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Caryn

In recent years I have grown closer to my Aunt Sandy Pattan than I was in prior years. There was no particular reason we weren’t as close before, except that we were both busy. It is a poor excuse for … Continue reading →

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Tucker’s Favorites

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Caryn

My nephew, Tucker Birky loves school, and learning in general. He is in advanced classes and doing very well. He is bringing home advance homework, and is a year ahead in Math, and two years ahead in Reading. I’ve always … Continue reading →

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Animal Lover Too

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Caryn

My grand niece, Reagan Parmely is a busy little girl. I think that her most important job, at least in her opinion, is being the big sister. Reagan takes it upon herself to help her little sister, Hattie to do … Continue reading →

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Animal Lover

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Caryn

My niece, Ashley Parmely, who married my nephew, Eric five years ago, was raised largely in the country. She loved horses, dogs, and cats, which I knew, but what I didn’t know was that she really loves all animals. Since … Continue reading →

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One Act Of Hate

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Caryn

It’s amazing to me that one act of hate can bring so many people to war, but that was what happened with World War I. On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of … Continue reading →

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