Monthly Archives: April 2024

Doing Important Work

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Caryn

I think many people realize the usefulness of a dog as something other than a pet. Over the years, there have been seeing eye dogs, service dogs, and one I hadn’t heard of before…mercy dogs. During World War I, some 50,000 dogs were “employed” by both sides Continue reading →

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A Day In The Life

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Caryn

What a difference a year can make. Today is my mom, Caryn Schulenberg’s birthday and I’m the lucky one to write her post this year. Every day and every year things change. We never know what to expect next, Continue reading →

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In Loving Memory of Thomas Alan Moore

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Caryn
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Sixteen Days Later

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Caryn

On April 26, 1986, an explosion in the Number 4 reactor of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, near the city of Pripyat in the north of the Ukrainian SSR, close to the border with the Byelorussian SSR, in the Soviet Union. So began what is considered the worst nuclear disaster in history. Continue reading →

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Every Day And Very Much

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Caryn

Since my Dad, Allen Spencer’s passing, our family has grown more than he probably ever could have imagined. He would be so pleased with the new spouses and all the new great great grandchildren he and my mom, Collene Spencer have now. Mom and Dad loved their family, Continue reading →

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A Rare Trait

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Zack Spethman is such a sweet young man. He always has been. Since he was a little boy, Zack was a hugger. It’s a rare trait in a boy, especially as they get to the teenage years, to always hug the people they love. Continue reading →

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Triple Digits

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Caryn

It’s not every day that someone turns 100 years old, but today, that can be said of my aunt, Doris Spencer. She is the last of my aunts and uncles on my dad’s side, and I’m sure it never occurred to her that she might achieve that grand age. Continue reading →

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The Importance Of Elbe Day

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Caryn

Sometimes, an event that potentially changed history, ends up getting little or no recognition. Thankfully, the picture that marked the event was taken, or the entire event might never have been noticed in history at all. This particular day is actually a very important day Continue reading →

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Display Of Stupidity

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Caryn

If you have ever wondered about the stupid things people can do, consider this. Most people have heard about the Redwoods in California. Trees just seem to grow much bigger in California, and if you have ever toured the Redwood National and State Parks, you will know what I mean. Continue reading →

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Inventing Fun

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Caryn

My aunt, Deloris “Dee” Johnson was always such a cheerful, fun-loving person. My sisters and I loved when she would come over to visit our mom, her sister, Collene Spencer. I especially loved her laugh. It was infectious and contagious. Aunt Dee left us far too soon, Continue reading →

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