Monthly Archives: September 2020

For Love Of Humanity

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Caryn

When Hitler began his “Final Solution,” the Jewish people and several other groups of people had no idea what was coming their way. As people began to disappear and their families began to realize that Hitler was going to kill all of them, they began, in a panic, Continue reading →

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Escalaphobia

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Caryn

Many people use escalators every day. They have become a part of our everyday life, however, it is said that people used to be really frightened of them. When they were first introduced on the London Underground, the executives for the escalator’s manufacturer, Continue reading →

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River Crossing

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Caryn

Trips across the United States in the mid-1800’s were slow and often treacherous. The trips were taken on wagons pulled by horses or oxen. It took months to get across the nation, and many people did not make it. Illness, Indian attacks, heat, cold, Continue reading →

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1923 Cole Creek Train Wreck

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Caryn

Rain…most often a welcome sight, especially during the hot summer months, and sometimes early fall months too. The Casper, Wyoming area is not one to get a lot of rain, however. Nevertheless, the rain had been coming down heavily for a week, Continue reading →

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Multi-Tasking

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Caryn

There are many heroes in World War II, and many of their stories are never told. Many of them just did their job and went on to the next mission. It’s the ones who got shot down, sunk, shot on the ground, or captured that always seem to be remembered. Continue reading →

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Too Much Pressure

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Caryn

Trains have changed over the years, partly because of new innovations, and partly out of necessity. In July 1883, TW Worsdell designed the Class Y14 train for both freight and passenger duties. It was a veritable “maid of all work” that was probably considered the greatest train of all time. Continue reading →

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Planning The Pearl Harbor Attack

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Caryn

A sneak attack…not something that happens overnight. That kind of attack takes planning. Relations between the United States and Japan had not been good, but now with Japan’s occupation of Indo-China and the implicit menacing of the Philippines, Continue reading →

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Bridge Of Sighs

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Caryn

I have never traveled to what is supposed to be one of the most romantic cities in the world…Venice, in Italy, but like most people, I find the city, and especially the buildings to be very beautiful. The bridges in the city are especially beautiful, but some may be very misunderstood Continue reading →

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The Best Kind Of People

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Caryn

My nephew, Jason Sawdon, who is married to my niece, Jessi. They are perfect for each other. They are both very social, outgoing people, who are also all about family. Jason and Jessi have a wonderful little girl named Adelaide Ione…named after two grandmothers. Continue reading →

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Ancient Tickle Torture

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Caryn

As children, most of us have been on the receiving end of a form of “torture” that really isn’t exactly torture for most of us, but rather just good clean fun…provided that the torturer knows when to stop. My sisters and I were among the experts of our era…at least four of us were. Continue reading →

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