Monthly Archives: December 2017

New Year’s Eve Traditions

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Caryn

Every New Year’s Eve for as long as I can remember, our family threw a party, both for the New Year and for my mom’s birthday, which is January 1. It is our New Year’s Eve Tradition. As I was … Continue reading →

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Fancier

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Caryn

Most people think that English came from England, and of course, it did, however, in England prior to the 19th century, the English language was not spoken by the aristocracy, but rather only by “commoners.” Back then, English used to … Continue reading →

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Who Shot First?

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Caryn

Who shot first? We will never know, but on December 29, 1890, that first shot started a massacre. What lead up to that fateful day? For all of his 27 years, Black Elk’s had watched as the way of life … Continue reading →

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Miss Unsinkable

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Caryn

Travel by ship was not always a safe mode of travel. Things like icebergs, wars, storms, and seashores were known to bring to an end a voyage, that was otherwise very enjoyable. Most people remember the Unsinkable Molly Brown, who … Continue reading →

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From Esther With Love

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Caryn

Some talents can be learned, but some tend to be things that you are just born with. I was watching a program the other day, and this couple was looking at a place to buy, and the husband mentioned that … Continue reading →

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Einstein Syndrome

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Caryn

Albert Einstein has always been one of my favorite historic figures, so I decided to look for more information on him. I was surprised about some of the things I found out. Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany in … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Gift

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Caryn

The Christmas rush is behind us for another year. The gifts are purchased, and wrapped, and for many people, already opened. Christmas dinner is being prepared and families are gathering together. The house is filled with laughter and conversation and … Continue reading →

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Changing Traditions

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Caryn

Christmas Eve traditions can vary from family to family. My husband, Bob’s family always got together for a chili dinner on Christmas eve. Then they opened the presents, and the kids spent the rest of the evening playing with their … Continue reading →

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The Best Laid Plans

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Caryn

As people prepare for Christmas, their days are busy shopping for gifts, and buying things for Christmas dinner. Their minds are on friends, family, and the coming holiday…not disaster. On December 23, 1982, disaster came in the form of a … Continue reading →

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A Risk Too Great

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Caryn

The process of trying to end a war and bring peace between nations is a tricky one, and one that can end up being highly volatile, or even explode into further fighting!! The world was in the midst of World … Continue reading →

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