Monthly Archives: November 2024

Potato Obsession

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Caryn

When my Aunt Sandy Pattan and I go to lunch, she will usually forego vegetables for a double portion of mashed potatoes. Her request will usually accompany her asking me if I know that she is Irish, and so the love of potatoes. Continue reading →

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Coffee Rationing

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Caryn

War usually brings with it, shortages and rationing. On November 29, 1942, coffee was added to the list of rationed items in the United States. Now, people can live without some things, but I would think that coffee would be a really hard item to add to that list. Continue reading →

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Thank You Father, For Our Many Blessings

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Caryn

Thanksgiving Day is a time-honored tradition where we reflect on our lives and express gratitude for the blessings we’ve received throughout the year and in years gone by. We take inventory of all the aspects of our lives. Continue reading →

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A Good Shepherd

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Caryn

My husband, Bob Schulenberg’s grandfather, Robert Knox was mostly a quiet man. Maybe that came from his years herding sheep. For me, thinking of Grandpa’s time as a shepherd, reminded me of Jesus as the good shepherd. This image doesn’t necessarily evoke memories Continue reading →

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A Saving Grace

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Caryn

Last Thursday brought the sad news that my aunt, Doris Spencer was leaving this earth. It was so hard to believe, mostly because she had lived her for a little over 100 years. So many people don’t get that opportunity, Continue reading →

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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Caryn

When we see a structure like the Pontcysyllte Aquaduct in northeast Wales, we usually assume that it is simply a bridge or a railroad trestle, but in this case, we are very wrong. While the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is navigable, Continue reading →

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HMT Rohna

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Caryn

The HMT Rohna, originally known as SS Rohna, was a passenger and cargo liner belonging to the British India Steam Navigation Company. Constructed in Tyneside in 1926, it was one of two new vessels Continue reading →

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The Matchgirls’ Strike

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Caryn

In 1887, Annie Besant and William Stead founded a newspaper that they called The Link. This halfpenny weekly featured on its front page a quote from Victor Hugo: “I will speak for the dumb. Continue reading →

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Extreme Gale At Allyn’s Point

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Caryn

It’s always a strange thing to find a place that carries your name…especially when your name is unusual. I haven’t found such a place for myself, but rather for my sister, Allyn Hadlock. As a matter of fact, there are places that carry both her first and her last name. Continue reading →

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A Southern Girl At Heart

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Caryn

My niece, Kelli Schulenberg has always been a bit of a health nut, and I don’t mean that in a bad way. She has some food allergies, so meals have always been a challenge, but she handles it quite well. Continue reading →

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