Monthly Archives: August 2017

A Bit Of Shyness

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Caryn

I’ve never really thought of my Aunt Dixie Richards as being exactly shy, but maybe that’s because I’ve known her all my life. She never seemed shy to me, or to any of the other kids in the family. Nevertheless, … Continue reading →

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Daddy/Son Relationships

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Caryn

As a boy, my grand nephew, Keifer Balcerzak was totally his daddy’s boy. He and my nephew, Dave Balcerzak were and still are very much alike. They like the same things…mostly sports, but they also have the same temperament, sense … Continue reading →

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Friendly Disaster

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Caryn

Airplane disasters are always horrible, but sometimes the circumstances just don’t seem to fit the disaster. During World War II, the US Army Air Forces were stationed in bases around the world, mostly for quick access to air targets, but … Continue reading →

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New Fangled Contraption

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Caryn

With yesterday’s eclipse, came a massive amount of videos and photos documenting the event. Before it was even over, people all over the world were able to view the event. NASA filmed it and posted it on their website…including the … Continue reading →

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Totality

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Caryn

Today’s solar eclipse will not be the first one I have ever seen, but it will be the first total solar eclipse I have ever seen. I most clearly recall the July 10, 1972 eclipse. It was a warm sunny … Continue reading →

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The Big Burn

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Caryn

With summer, and especially late summer, when things are beginning to dry up, comes an increased danger of wildfires. Add to that, an extremely dry spring and early summer, and you have a recipe for disaster. Such was the case … Continue reading →

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Wiggling Her Way

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Caryn

My grand niece, Aleesia Spethman has had a very busy summer. She is part of an active family, which includes her three older brothers, who keep Aleesia very busy when she is at home. Of course, being the only girl … Continue reading →

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The Jay Treaty

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Caryn

After the Revolutionary War, and the United States independence that followed, the relationship between the two nations was quite strained. The United States did not like having British military posts on our northern and western borders, and Britain’s violation of … Continue reading →

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Dakota Uprising

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Caryn

As the pioneers headed west, there were various disputes over ownership of the lands they were settling into. The Native American people did not think that they should have to surrender their lands to the White Man, but it seemed … Continue reading →

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In The Name Of Fashion

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Caryn

Most of my friends know that I love shoes. In fact, that is truly an understatement. I have shoes for every need and for every outfit. I have hiking shoes, sandals, shoes for jeans, boots…lots of boots, and of course, … Continue reading →

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