Monthly Archives: August 2020

Zombie-Like Soldiers

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Caryn

In what might today be considered almost post-apocalyptic, the Battle of the Osowiec Fortress, was nevertheless fought during World War I. The year was 1915, and World War I was in full swing. Continue reading →

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The Amber Room

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Caryn

In the Soviet Union’s Catherine Palace, located near Saint Petersburg, is rumored to have been a beautiful chamber decorated in amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors. The elaborately designed hall was a gift to Peter the Great from Germany. Continue reading →

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The Gift Of Time

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Caryn

Like she had in the past, my niece, Lindsay Moore is working for South Dakota State University. She if the director of HOP…the Health and Obesity Program. Lindsay’s degree is in Kinesiology, which is the science of the movement of the body, so it is a perfect position for her, Continue reading →

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A Dad First

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Caryn

My father-in-law, Walt Schulenberg was a hard working, but gentle and loving man. His family was everything to him. His job often took out of town on road construction. He was often gone for long periods of time on jobs. Continue reading →

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It Was Once

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Caryn

Most of us have received a speeding ticket in our years of driving, and if not, I’m sure that every one of us has exceeded the speed limit at one time or another, even if it was accidental, and only for a few seconds. Continue reading →

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Great Goals

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Caryn

My grand-niece, Aurora Hadlock is such a sweet, happy girl. She has a zest for life, and most often sees the good in everything. Her positive outlook on life always keeps her upbeat. This year with it’s long Covid Summer has given people lots of extra time Continue reading →

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The Mark Of A Great Dad

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Caryn

My nephew, Josh Griffith is a great dad. If his girls, Jala Satterwhite and Kaytlyn Griffith want to do something, he tries to find a way to make it happen. He doesn’t spoil the girls, but rather wants to give them the best of everything possible. Continue reading →

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SS United States

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Caryn

Over the centuries, ships have been named for famous leaders, for some ideal, or even for cities and states. They have been remembered for their wartime prowess, their luxurious furnishings, or for the tragic sinking. Continue reading →

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Her “Gotcha” Face

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Caryn

My grand-niece, Adelaide Sawdon is a sweet little girl with lots of personality. She learned the fine are of making faces for selfies very early on, and she is quite good at it. Really, it’s all part of her humorous side… Continue reading →

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His Strength

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Caryn

My nephew Steve Spethman is a big, strong man. His shoulders have bailed us out of many a tough spot. When my mother, Collene Spencer was in her late-stage-life weakened-mobility state, we could always count on Steve to single-handedly lift her from an armless chair Continue reading →

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