Monthly Archives: February 2019

Get The Girl To Check

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Caryn

Most of us who were around in the 1960s, know about the early space program, and especially the very first American to orbit the Earth…John Glenn. John Glenn’s historic flight put the United States on the map of the space … Continue reading →

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A Twinkle In His Eye

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Caryn

My Uncle Jack McDaniels was always a great guy…very pleasant and always ready with a joke of some other funny remark Continue reading →

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Ticket To Freedom

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Caryn

Turning 15 is a milestone in the life of a kid. My grand nephew, Easton Moore, like most kids at this age, is thinking of learning Continue reading →

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Random Acts Of Kindness

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Caryn

I think most of us try to be nice people. We try to do nice things for our friends and loved ones, but what about random acts of kindness for people Continue reading →

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The Nylon Riots

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Caryn

This year marks the 82nd anniversary of the invention of nylon. For most of us, this invention Continue reading →

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Full Bore

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Caryn

One of the first American battleships, the USS Maine weighed more than 6,000 tons and was built at a cost of more than $2 million. Continue reading →

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Special Date Night

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Caryn

Many people think of some of the so-called commercial holidays, as being just a racquet to get people to spend money on candy, flowers, and cards Continue reading →