Monthly Archives: August 2017

The Great African Safari

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Caryn

A few months ago, my brother-in-law, Mike Reed, who is an avid hunter, took the trip of a lifetime, when he went to South Africa for a real African Safari. For a hunter like Mike, this trip was something they … Continue reading →

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Up From The Bottom

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Caryn

The worst fate a ship can suffer is to end up at the bottom of the sea. Nevertheless, it is a hazard that goes with the territory. Most of these lost ships simply litter the ocean floor, never seeing the … Continue reading →

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When Time Ran Out

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Caryn

Hitler was an insanly, evil ruler, and he hated the Jewish people…that is a known fact. It wasn’t anything they did, it was just his own twisted mind. That said, the Jewish people found themselves hiding in order to save … Continue reading →

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Dad To The Rescue

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Caryn

When a man retires, life slows down, and he begins to take it easy. Ok, let get real. he majority of men retire and have dozens of “honey-do’s” to get done, and not only for their wives. Somehow the “daddy-do’s” … Continue reading →

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Work Hard…Play Hard

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Caryn

My nephew, Sean Mortensen is a mechanic for Anadarko, by trade. Since I have been married to a mechanic for 42 years, I can tell you that they work very hard. Being a mechanic, of any kind, is a hard … Continue reading →

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An Accomplished Equestrienne

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Caryn

So much has changed over the past thirteen years. My grand niece, Jaydn Mortensen has gone from being a shy little girl to a confident young lady, who really excels at anything she puts her mind to. Jaydn lives in … Continue reading →

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