Monthly Archives: June 2018

Whirlwind Of Change

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Caryn

The last year has been a whirlwind of change for my daughter, Corrie Petersen. Eight months ago, she left a job that should have had room for advancement, but simply didn’t for her position…it was a dead-end job for Corrie. … Continue reading →

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Almost Traitorous

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Caryn

Captain George Hollins joined the United States Navy when he was just 15 years old, and served during the War of 1812. His was a long and distinguished career, but when the Civil War broke out in 1861, he chose … Continue reading →

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Protective Instincts

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Caryn

Like many kids his age, my grand-nephew, Topher Spicer is a gamer. Video games are high on his priority lit, like they are for just about any kid. And, these kids are so good at them. While I am a … Continue reading →

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Family Blessings

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Caryn

For all of his life, Butch Hein, my husband, Bob’s uncle, was a cattle man. His dad, Walt Hein had a ranch, and it was his desire that one of his sons would takeover the business. Butch was the one … Continue reading →

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Where Once Two Kids Stood

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Caryn

Few things change a person quite as much as a baby. It has been nearly a month since my great granddaughter made her entrance into the world. I have watched as my grandson, Chris Petersen and his fiancée, Karen changed … Continue reading →

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At Such A Great Price

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Caryn

Most safety measures have come from disasters caused by a lack of safety measures. The Hawk’s Nest Tunnel disaster was no different. But sometimes, the safety measures were known and readily available, but were not used, often to save time … Continue reading →

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Sporty Guy

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Caryn

My grandson, Caalab Royce is an adventurous kind of guy. He is willing to try just about any new thing…provided it’s legal and not too dangerous, of course. Caalab likes most types of games, but these days, he is into … Continue reading →

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Anonymous Heroes

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Caryn

When we think of the Old West, the Pioneer movement, the Gold Rush, and generally, the settling of the United States, our minds immediately go to the brave men who fought the Indians, ran the wagon trains, weathered the harsh … Continue reading →

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A Series Of Twisters

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Caryn

Tornado warnings and warning sirens are things that just about every person knows about these days, but in 1944, they weren’t available at all. It wasn’t that no one had thought about a tornado warning system, but rather that they … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Crash

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Caryn

On June 22, 1962, an Air France Boeing 707 crashed on the island of Guadeloupe, killing all 113 passengers and crew members aboard. It was one of five major accidents involving Boeing 707s during that year. In all, the five … Continue reading →

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