Monthly Archives: February 2023

The Wrong Side Of History

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Caryn

I think that we can all say that we have found ourselves on the wrong side of history…at the very least our belief system. That is really where most of the world found themselves when Adolf Hitler was elected to office, and almost immediately began to pour out his evil plan for the world, Continue reading →

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Bombings And Frogmen

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Caryn

The taking of vital ground is an important, if not essential part of war. In World War II, Iwo Jima was vital ground. It was prime real estate on which to build airfields to launch bombing raids against Japan, just 660 miles away. The Japanese had it, and the Americans needed it. Continue reading →

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He’s Ambitious

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Easton Moore is pretty much all about his Bronco…except for his girl, Brionna Petrich, that is. For the past year, Easton has been busy working and fixing up his bronco. A year ago, he took his Bronco to Billings on his birthday weekend, Continue reading →

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Obsessed With Mussolini

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Caryn

On October 31, 1922, following the March on Rome, Benito Mussolini was appointed prime minister by King Victor Emmanuel III. With that appointment, he became the youngest individual to hold the office up to that time. Mussolini quickly got to work, Continue reading →

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One Million Purple Heart Medals

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Caryn

Near what is now known to be the end of World War II, a plan was devised to invade the Japanese home islands. In the end, Operation Downfall was not carried out, because Japan surrendered following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Continue reading →

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Japan Invades China

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Caryn

What would make a tiny nation try to invade a nation that is more that 25 times larger, with a population that is at least 8 times larger? It makes no sense, and yet on February 15, 1937, Japan attempted to invade China. Japan, with a total of 60,000 soldiers enter Northern China using planes and tanks. Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Week

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Caryn

Like most holidays, Valentine’s Day has different meanings for different groups of people. At one time, back in the 400s, it was to celebrate the coming of Spring. It was also a day to celebrate two saints named Valentine. Continue reading →

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A “Something” Day

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Caryn

These days, it seems that every day is a designated “something” day, and some days might have multiple designations. Of course, we all know the main holidays, but the lesser-known days are pretty cool too. February 14th is Valentine’s Day, but did you know that February 13th is Galentine”s Day. Continue reading →

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Graz Art Museum

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Caryn

I don’t know about you, but when I hear “art museum,” I think of a stuffy old building with walls and walls of paintings on them…usually old paintings that, while probably priceless, are not something I would probably be interested in. Continue reading →

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Bowling Alley Murder Mystery

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Caryn

Evil can be just around the corner, and sadly, sometimes, the evil doers walk away without being punished for their crimes. On the morning of February 10, 1990, the staff at Las Cruces Bowl were busy getting ready for the Saturday bowling crowd, Continue reading →

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