Monthly Archives: October 2017

Sculpture Work Ended

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Caryn

When a construction project begins, it usually takes a matter of a few months to complete. That is not how it works when carving a large sculpture, such as Mount Rushmore. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a sculpture carved into … Continue reading →

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Last Chance Gulch

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Caryn

The discovery of gold in the United States triggered massive growth, with towns springing up across the area. Helena, Montana was one of those towns. On October 30, 1864, four miners struck it rich at their appropriately named mine, “Last … Continue reading →

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Second Chance

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Caryn

I’m sure that many of you remember the movie, Deep Impact, which was about a group of astronauts trying to save the world by deflecting a meteor, so it wouldn’t hit the earth. Robert Duvall played the part of Captain … Continue reading →

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Expanding Her Horizons

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Caryn

When you are a part of an outdoorsy family, things like hiking, horseback riding, camping, and hunting are second nature. The funny thing is that growing up, my niece, Susan Griffith really didn’t seem that type to me. In fact, … Continue reading →

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The Drive To Know More

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Caryn

My niece, Dustie Masterson is my sister, Cheryl Masterson’s only daughter-in-law, but she really seems more like Cheryl’s daughter to all of us. She fits in the family so well, that it’s like she has always been a part of … Continue reading →

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She Listened

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Caryn

Over the past few years, my aunt, Sandy Pattan and I have found that we have some things in common…besides the fact that we are related. One of the most interesting things to me is a mutual love of the … Continue reading →

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He’s A Funny Guy

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Caryn

My nephew, Tucker Birky is a funny guy. Being funny comes naturally to Tucker, so much so, that often he doesn’t even realize that he’s being funny. Making people laugh is just a skill that Tucker seems to have been … Continue reading →

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Oh Reagan

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Caryn

When I asked my niece, Ashley Parmely to give me some insight about her daughter Reagan, her first words were…”Oh Reagan!” She was not meaning that Reagan was frustrating, annoying, or anything like that. The comment was rather like a … Continue reading →

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The Ashley Iceberg

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Caryn

My niece, Ashley Parmely, who joined our family when she married my husband’s nephew, Eric Parmely in 2011, is a girl of many talents, and amazing patience. When Eric first brought her to meet us, we liked her instantly, and … Continue reading →

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Kings And Emperors

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Caryn

Growing up with the last name of Spencer, I have always been aware that I was related to the Spencers in England, including Princess Diana, her sons and grandchildren, as well as Winston Spencer Churchill. Of course, these relationships were … Continue reading →

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