Monthly Archives: January 2018

Sometimes…It Is Who You Know

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Caryn

There are times when what you know is what gets you through a bad situation, but there are some situations that really do requiring knowing someone who can help. For the slaves in the pre-emancipation era of the United States, … Continue reading →

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The Many Sides Of Toni

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Caryn

My niece, Toni Chase has become a world traveler since her marriage to Dave. She and Dave love going places. Whether it’s Hawaii, or the Caribbean, they spend as much time traveling as they can. They decided to get a … Continue reading →

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Her Uniqueness

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Caryn

My niece, Gabby Beach finished her service in the Navy, and now it is her time to finish her education. Gabby was a corpsman in the Navy, and so have decided to go for a nursing degree. She and her … Continue reading →

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Agent Orange

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Caryn

The Vietnam war was many things, but I don’t think anyone really expected Operation Ranch Hand…at least not the general public. Who would have expected such a heinous act to be carried out by the government. Operation Ranch Hand was … Continue reading →

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War Bicycles

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Caryn

When we think about war machines, we think of planes, tanks, ships, and even horses, but we very seldom…if ever, think of bicycles. Nevertheless, bicycles were used in a number of wars, and even continue to be used to this … Continue reading →

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Height Dilemma

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Caryn

My grandniece, Siara Harman is a tiny little girl, just 4 feet 9 inches tall, but don’t let that fool you, because she is one tough cookie. She works out, and she’s really strong. After high school, Siara spent a … Continue reading →

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The Protector

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Ethan Hadlock is a sweet boy. He is always ready to hand out the hugs to all the people he cares about. Ethan is the oldest of my sister, Allyn and her husband, Chris Hadlock’s grandchildren, and the … Continue reading →

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She Was A Fighter

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Caryn

My mother-in-law, Joann Schulenberg has always been a tough lady, and I suppose that is why we found it so hard to believe that she would not win this final battle in her life. She bounced back so many times, … Continue reading →

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A Lack Of Cats

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Caryn

Sometimes, people can associate certain things with certain religions, and even Satanism. They can then make decisions on life based on what they perceive something to be. Unfortunately, sometimes those decisions end up being disastrous. Such was the case with … Continue reading →

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The Last Ride Of Iron Jacket

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Caryn

The battle for lands owned, desired, or presumed owned, is one that has raged in the United States for many, many years. When the pilgrims first came to the new world, it did not seem like a problem to the … Continue reading →

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