Monthly Archives: May 2018

Sweet Baby Girl

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Caryn

Becoming parents for the first time is such an amazing thing. You are in awe of the beautiful gift God has given you, and you can’t wait to see them grow and become the person they are destined to be. … Continue reading →

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Look Out…Here Comes Jaxx!!

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Jaxx Harman is a sweet, good natured little boy who is very patient with his older sisters, who love to “mother” him. Having two older sisters can be a difficult thing for a little boy, but not Jaxx. … Continue reading →

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The Yellow Star

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Caryn

Over the centuries, people have gone to great lengths to humiliate their enemies. The worst thing for the Jewish people was that over the centuries, there have been so many enemies. To this day, it doesn’t matter that Israel is … Continue reading →

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A One Way Ticket

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Caryn

Memorial Day…an often misunderstood day, is actually a day to remember those military men and women who paid the ultimate price for our freedom…they gave their life in service to their country. Whether we know it or not, I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Flying Saucers

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Caryn

Many people have said they saw a flying saucer, and most have been laughed at, as the people they told about the flying saucer just couldn’t believe it was real. I’m not going to try to prove or disprove the … Continue reading →

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The National Road

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Caryn

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson believed that a trans-Appalachian road was necessary to connect this young country. In 1806 Congress authorized construction of the road and President Jefferson signed the act establishing the National Road. It would connect Cumberland, Maryland … Continue reading →

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The Beautiful Side Of Life

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Caryn

My niece, Cassie Iverson is a patient, loving mother of two beautiful children 6 year old Lucas, and 2 year old Zoey. She loves to go camping with the family, and they go as often as they can, because Cassie … Continue reading →

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Not A Gunfighter

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Caryn

When we think of the outlaws of the old west, the term “gunfighter” or “gunslinger” were not the terms used to describe those men, or even the lawmen that some of them became upon changing their ways. They were actually … Continue reading →

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Ignored Warning

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Caryn

These days, scientist and inventors have collaborated to develop early warning systems for just about any possible disaster, and when everything works as it should, and people heed the warnings, loss of life can often be avoided. Having the technology … Continue reading →

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A Year Of Lasts

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Caryn

For my grandnephew, Xander Spethman, there is a specific tradition that goes along with his birthday every year. He gathers his friends together for a party. Now, I know that you are thinking, “What’s different about that?” Well, the difference … Continue reading →

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