Monthly Archives: June 2019

Grandma’s Legacy

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Caryn

Since I became a great grandmother a little over a year ago, I can say that I can relate to just how excited my husband’s grandmother, Nettie Knox Continue reading →

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Because God Knew

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Caryn

My oldest daughter, Corrie Petersen is studying to be a nurse. It was not her life’s dream, but rather a change that came about after spending years as a caregiver Continue reading →

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Santa Barbara Shaking

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Caryn

Santa Barbara, California is a picturesque area with mountains to the east, ocean to the west, and palm trees everywhere. It seems like a perfect kind of paradise, and most of the time it probably is, but on June 29, 1925, many things changed. Continue reading →

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The Extra Effort

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Caryn

The life of a cattle rancher is never an easy one, but most think it is worth the extra effort. Cattle ranching is not a 9 to 5 kind of job, but I guess it does have it’s perks too. … Continue reading →

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A Certain Amount Of Talent

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Caryn

My grand nephew, Topher Spicer is a typical teenager who like to hang out with his friends. They like to go long boarding and walking around. Topher loves long boarding, and he is very good at it. Continue reading →

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It’s A Boy

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Caryn

Every child deserves to have two good parents. I know, in a perfect world, every child will get that set of good parents, but unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world. When my brother-in-law Continue reading →

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Message In A Bottle

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Caryn

One of the most romantic ideas in storybook romances, a message in a bottle has captivated our imaginations for years, but this was not just something in a storybook. Continue reading →

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All Work And No Play

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Caryn

As a little boy, my grandson, Caalab Royce was always smiling, laughing, telling jokes, and of course, teasing his sister, Shai Royce, who didn’t always appreciate her younger brother’s sense of humor. Continue reading →

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And Nature Prevails

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Caryn

In any war, when soldiers are killed or wounded in battle, their guns, grenades, and bullets were left behind…forgotten. Those who assisted the wounded and carried off the dead, Continue reading →

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They Were A Team

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Caryn

B-17 crews were a tight group. Mostly these crews flew with the same crew on missions, but sometimes, someone was sick, went home, or was killed, and crews changed. For that reason, it was vital that everyone know their responsibilities. We shouldn’t write about the B-17 as a bomber without Continue reading →

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