Monthly Archives: April 2019

The Man Who Never Was

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Caryn

There was, during the Second World War, a somewhat strange and almost morbid plan that was concocted to dupe the Germans into believing that the Allies were going to invade Greece in 1943, Continue reading →

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Starting A New Chapter

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Caryn

Caryn became part of our family on March 1, 1975…over 44 years ago, when she married my brother Bob!!! Little did any of us know at that time that Caryn would become such an important part of the Schulenberg family. Continue reading →

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Back In Time

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Caryn

So often the past is lost because it was not preserved somehow, whether by writings, word of mouth, or in rare times it is preserved because someone put things in a time capsule to be opened at a later date. Continue reading →

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In His Footsteps

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Caryn

A while back, my sister, Cheryl Masterson and I were talking about our Dad, Allen Spencer’s military training. Like much of Dad’s military service, big discussions about his training days were non-existent. Continue reading →

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He’s Tall

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Caryn

When I asked his dad what was new with my grand-nephew, Zack Spethman, the first thing he said was, “He’s tall.” And that is the truth. Zack has literally shot up Continue reading →

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An Amazing Woman

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Caryn

My aunt, Doris Spencer is an amazing woman. She is 95 years young today, and still going strong. Oh, she’s had her ups and downs, but her memory is still pretty strong. Continue reading →

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These First Two Years

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Caryn

My little grand-nephew, Bowen Parmely is a happy little boy who is turning 2 years old today. Bowen’s first two years have been quite eventful. Continue reading →

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Race To The Presses

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Caryn

These days, it’s called scooping the story. A scoop is an item of news reported by one journalist or news organization before others have a chance to report the same story Continue reading →

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Sweet Aunt Dee

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Caryn

My aunt, Deloris Johnson, lovingly know to all of us a Aunt Dee was one of the sweetest, most loving people I know. She could also be very protective Continue reading →

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Redemption

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Caryn

There are two major ways that God has “gifted” His children. Yes, God gives us great and wonderful gifts all the time, but the greatest gift Continue reading →

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