Monthly Archives: December 2016

It’s All About The Love

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Caryn

My little great grand niece, Izabella Harman turned one year old today. Izabella, or Bella, or even Tink (as in Tinkerbell) is a little girl that is full of life and laughter. She works very hard to keep up with … Continue reading →

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Such Is Life

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Caryn

My grand nephew, Isaac Spethman is the youngest boy in his family, and the youngest big brother to his little sister, Aleesia. Sometimes that is a good thing, but sometimes, they fight like cats and dogs. Nevertheless, they are close, … Continue reading →

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Broader Horizons

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Caryn

My uncle, George Hushman, became the first in-law in my mom’s family, when he married her sister, Evelyn Byer. He was a novelty, I suppose. I know that is how the younger siblings always feel when it comes to brothers-in-law … Continue reading →

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You Have A Career

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Caryn

My niece, Michelle Stevens has been in school for much of her life. Of course, she went through the normal public school, at which time she discovered her amazing talent in the area of art. She also discovered that she … Continue reading →

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Sisters Are Forever Friends

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Caryn

Last night my sisters and I, along with our families, got together for our 2nd annual Spencer Family Christmas Party. Our family made a commitment long ago, to stay close as a family. Family is so important, and all too … Continue reading →

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Beyond The Loss

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Caryn

Most people know that the USS Arizona was one of the ships that was bombed when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The USS Arizona’s sinking took with it, 1,177 men…almost half of the total of 2,403 … Continue reading →

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Mid-Air Collision

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Caryn

With the thousands of airplanes in the air at any moment, one might think that daily accidents would be common place, but in reality, air travel is actually very safe. Nevertheless, it is not without its tragedies. What tends to … Continue reading →

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Dinner With The President

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Caryn

When we think of dinners with the President of the United States, we think of state dinners with tons of security, and massive pre-planning. Presidential dinners have changed distinctly since Washington’s day. The nation was much smaller for sure, and … Continue reading →

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Lopsided Battle

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Caryn

Those who have studied the Civil War, or know much about the United States at all, know that the Civil War was won by the Union, but that does not mean that there weren’t battles that they lost. There are … Continue reading →

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All That’s Left Are The Memories

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Caryn

Nine years ago today, my world, and that of my mom and sisters was turned upside down when Dad left us to go to Heaven. I don’t think we will ever feel like things on Earth are normal again, because … Continue reading →

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