Monthly Archives: February 2020

Hypervelocity Collision

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Caryn

When we think of space, we picture things floating slowly and peacefully along…or at least I do, but the reality is that most things in space are moving quite fast, and along a specific trajectory. While it seems quite chaotic Continue reading →

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The Perfect Kind Of Day

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Caryn

My sister, Allyn Hadlock and her husband, Chris recently inherited the land his parents had owned, and the home where Chris grew up. The house was old, and had to be torn down, but they built a beautiful new home in its place. The move was a dream come true for Chris Continue reading →

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Being There For Others

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Caryn

My grand-nephew, Jake Harman has always held a special place in my heart, probably because he was my first grand nephew…the first of this new generation. He has also, always made sure that I know that he loves me, his great aunt. Not every kid is the demonstrative type, but Jake always gives Continue reading →

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Secret Books

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Caryn

Just imagine living in a place where owning or even borrowing a book could get you, and anyone who gave you a book, killed. During the Holocaust, the Jews and other nationalities and religious groups who didn’t fit Continue reading →

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Plunder In Lake Toplitz

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Caryn

One of the criminal acts of Hitler and the Third Reich was to confiscate the riches of the countries they were occupying. It was not the worst of the atrocities, but it was up there. By confiscating the food and money of these countries, Continue reading →

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Inner Strength

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Caryn

My niece, Jenny Spethman has had a normal, average life by most standards. She has been a stay-at-home mom for much of her marriage, and has just recently started a part-time job at a law firm here in Casper, where she is a runner Continue reading →

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The Enemy Within

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Caryn

When we think of war heroes, civilians seldom come to mind. The reality is that there are many, many civilian heroes in any war. Each of those civilian heroes has their own reasons to take the actions they take. Continue reading →

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Insured By FDIC

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Caryn

When we think of a bank, we expect that they will have an unlimited amount of money to cover any withdrawals the public might care to make. That thought really isn’t accurate at all. Banks typically hold only a fraction of deposits Continue reading →

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Excellent Qualities

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Caryn

My nephew, Dave Chase, joined our family when he married my niece, Toni. Dave has a dry sense of humor, and is quite practical, which is completely opposite of Toni, who is more emotional, than practical…according to her mom, Cheryl. Continue reading →

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The Years Of Her Life

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Caryn

My husband’s grandmother, Vina Hein was a remarkable woman. I was quite impressed with her work ethic. That might seem a funny thing to say about a woman who no longer worked outside the home, but she was, nevertheless, dedicated to he work…her home. Continue reading →

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