Monthly Archives: November 2019

Alone With His Thoughts

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Caryn

The ship, SS Daniel J. Morrell was a 603 foot Great Lakes freighter, first launched August 22, 1906. It was operated by Cambria Steamship Company. The freighter was used to carry bulk cargoes such as iron ore. SS Daniel J. Morrell Continue reading →

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The Kind Of Woman She Was

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Caryn

Very early this morning, a beautiful lady went to Heaven. Aunt Virginia Beadle was first and foremost a mother to her children. She loved each and every one of them so much, and always considered herself to be very blessed Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Picture

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Caryn

My grand-nephew, Nick Olsen, who joined our family, when he married my grand-niece, Siara Harman, is truly right where he should be. I think he was destined to be a husband and father, and now, with the recent birth of his sweet Alec Todd Olsen Continue reading →

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Much To Be Thankful For

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Caryn

It’s that time of year again, and Thanksgiving Day has arrived. The day will begin with much cooking, table setting, and other preparation. All too often we get so caught up in the preparation for the main meal of the day, Continue reading →

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Future Dreams

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Caryn

I was talking with my sister-in-law, Brenda Schulenberg yesterday, and she mentioned that our niece, Machelle Moore had only had 6 times in her life that Thanksgiving had fallen on her birthday. Continue reading →

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Breaking Codes

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Caryn

During World War II, when men were in short supply due to deployments, and the secret codes of the Japanese and Germans were causing major problems, the American government was faced with a difficult decision. Continue reading →

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Men’s Crazy Fashions

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Caryn

Most people, men anyway, think that it is only women who are fashion conscious to a fault. While many women are very fashion conscious, so are many men, and the fashions that some of the men wore can be just as dangerous. Continue reading →

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Crazy Fashion

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Caryn

Women have always had an eye for fashion, but I can’t say that having an “eye” for fashion, is the same as having common sense for fashion. In the Victorian era, Bottle-green dresses were all the rage. I understand the love of the color green, and how a beautiful emerald green Continue reading →

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Determined Woman

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Caryn

Marie Sklodowska was born in an era when women seldom got a very long education, if they got one at all. Born on November 7, 1867 in Warsaw (modern-day Poland). Continue reading →

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Phantom Fortress

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Caryn

Strange things have been known to happen over the centuries of Earth’s existence. Most end up being clearly explained. Some are explained, but few people believe the explanation, and still others are forever mysteries…destined to have no possible explanation. Continue reading →

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