Monthly Archives: May 2024

Zack’s High School Journey

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Zack Spethman is graduating from Roosevelt High School today, and we are all so proud of him. Zack’s high school journey has taken place during some of the toughest years in our nation’s history. Covid-19, the pandemic plague of education everywhere, Continue reading →

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Filled With Goofiness

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Jaxx Harman is such a sweet little boy. His mom, Melanie Harman, tells says, “This little boy has been a blessing, of course, from the very start!! He is always just so full of energy and joy. Continue reading →

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Every Day, And In Every Way

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Caryn

My niece, Kellie Hadlock’s partner, Tim Thompson is, Kellie says, “Well…for starters…he is THE BEST!” I love when the family can say it better than I ever could. Kellie is so happy with Tim. It is a beautiful thing to see. Continue reading →

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Medians and Lydians

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Caryn

Most wars end when one of the sides surrenders because they know they have lost the war. It would be strange for two enemies to simply walk away from a war. Nevertheless, in the year 585BC, the Medians were at war with the Lydians. Continue reading →

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Becoming So Grown Up

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Caryn

My grandniece, Brooklyn Killinger has hit a milestone birthday this year. It’s not so much that the birthday is a milestone, as it is that she is now at a landmark time in her life. She is leaving elementary school behind and is headed to middle school. Continue reading →

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In Loving Memory Of Alyssa Harman

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Caryn
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Some Gave All

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Caryn

Memorial Day is a different kind of day, because it is not a holiday of celebration, but rather a day remembrance. We cannot celebrate this day, because it is about honoring those soldiers who went to war and didn’t make it back. It was the ultimate sacrifice. As the saying goes concerning soldiers, Continue reading →

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Isolationist Legislation

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Caryn

After World War I ended, war weary Americans decided that we needed to isolate ourselves from the rest of the world to a degree, in order to protect ourselves. Of course, that didn’t stop people from other countries from wanting to immigrate to the United States. Continue reading →

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The Love Of Children

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Caryn

My niece, Cassie Franklin has been enjoying being a mother of three since adding the daughter, Alicen, whom she shares with her partner, Wesley Burr. Alicen has been an added blessing to their whole family. Continue reading →

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Laughter Is Contagious

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Caryn

There are many diseases that can become an epidemic, but I never expected laughter to be one of the. After all, isn’t laughter a good thing? It is known as the “best medicine” as far as I have ever heard. Continue reading →

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