Monthly Archives: October 2019

The Threat Of Tricks

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Caryn

Every year…like clockwork, parents dress their children up in costumes, and the annual tradition of children roaming the neighborhoods, knocking on doors, and asking for treats…with the threat of tricks Continue reading →

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Right On Time

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Caryn

Becoming parents…it’s one of the greatest events in a person’s life. October 28, 2019, was that day for my grand-niece, Siara Olsen and her husband, Nick, as they welcomed their son, Alec Todd Olsen into the world. Alec, who arrived at 9:17am Continue reading →

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Before The Internet

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Caryn

In this technological age, everyone has heard of the internet…even those who don’t know how to use it. It is thought to be the most advanced way to access information, and that is true. Continue reading →

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The Importance Of Home

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Caryn

When a person travels for business, they find that they really understand the importance of home. My niece, Susan Griffith is one of the many people who travel as part of their job. Susan works for Blue Cross Blue Shield … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit Silly

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Caryn

There are certain people who fit in your family from the moment they join it. My niece, Dustie Masterson, who married my nephew Rob Masterson on January 18, 2003 is one of those people. Rob and Dustie met when he was in the Army Continue reading →

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Majority Rule Vote

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Caryn

Where my Aunt Evelyn Hushman was the beginning of my grandma and grandpa, Hattie and George Byer’s large family, Aunt Sandy Pattan was the end. Between them were 17 years and 7 siblings. When Aunt Sandy arrived, my grandparents Continue reading →

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A Number Of Big Changes

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Caryn

My nephew, Tucker Schulenberg has been through a number of big changes over the past year, not the least of which is a name change. This past summer found Tucker’s dream coming true, when his dad, Ron Schulenberg officially adopted … Continue reading →

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So Much Potential

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Caryn

My grand-niece, Reagan Parmely is the eldest child of my nephew, Eric Parmely and his wife, Ashley. She is a sweet little mommy’s helper, who loves being the big sister to her Continue reading →

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Modern-Day Supermom

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Caryn

My niece, Ashley Parmely married my nephew, Eric Parmely on July 23, 2011. Since then, their happy family has grown to include four children, daughters, Reagan and Hattie Continue reading →

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Words Of Respect And Admiration

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Caryn

My great grandfather, Cornelius Byer was a kind and a fair man. He was generous and honest. It was these qualities that earned him the respect of the Indian tribes in the Gordon, Nebraska area. Great Grandpa passed away Continue reading →

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