Monthly Archives: August 2019

Dogfights In The World Wars

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Caryn

Whether it was World War I or World War II, every flyer knew what a dogfight was. Dogfights were the undisputed, most intense type of aerial combat there was. Basically it was an intense game of chicken. Continue reading →

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Haunted Memories

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Caryn

After World War II, many of the veterans were hesitant to talk about their experiences. My dad, Allen Spencer was one of those men. We were never exactly sure why he didn’t talk about it, Continue reading →

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The Kid In Him

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Caryn

As another of my father-in-law, Walt Schulenberg’s birthday has arrived, I find myself unable to believe that he has been in Heaven for over six years now. Today, he would have been 90 years old. Somehow, I can’t imagine that … Continue reading →

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Coach’s Wife

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Caryn

My niece, Lindsay Moore is married to Shannon Moore, who is the University of Wyoming’s assistant coach. He is also the tight ends coach, and helps with special teams. Basically, that makes Lindsay, the coach’s wife. Continue reading →

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Duds

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Caryn

I have long been interested in war, and especially World War II. Every aspect of it interests me, and I find myself wondering about the enemy. I’m sure that might seem odd to many people, but as we have found in the United States, Continue reading →

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Sunshiny Personality

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Caryn

It is so hard for me to believe that my grand-niece, Aurora Hadlock is 8 years old today. It seems like just yesterday that she arrived…such a sweet, pretty little baby girl. She was given the name of her mother, … Continue reading →

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Livin’ The Country Life

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Caryn

My nephew, Josh Griffith was raised in the country, and when he grew up, he knew that country life was how he wanted to raise his family too. When he and my niece, Susan were first married, Continue reading →

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A Crime Of Opportunity

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Caryn

Some would consider the actions of Irena Sendler a crime, while others would consider them heroic. I suppose it was a crime, at the time it happened…a crime of opportunity Continue reading →

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Steve’s Many Sides

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Caryn

My nephew, Steve Spethman is a guy who can do just about any job you need him too. He has big shoulders and muscled arms, and is always willing to do the heavy lifting…something many in the family have learned … Continue reading →

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Sassy, Like Mommy

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Caryn

My grand-niece, Adelaide Sawdon is a cute little three year old girl who is…sassy!! I don’t mean to say that she is obnoxious, because that would be totally wrong. She just has a sassy personality. She is confident in her … Continue reading →

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