Monthly Archives: January 2025

Camp Douglas

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Caryn

In the United States, at least on American soil, World War II seemed so far away, but the reality is that in parts of the United States, including Wyoming, the war, or part of it was closer to home than … Continue reading →

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No Nudge Needed

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Caryn

On January 26, 2025, my newest great grandson, Cristian Corey David Petersen decided to forego the nudge to arrive that was scheduled for January 27th and arrive on his own a day early. Tired of waiting, Cristian began his push … Continue reading →

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National Amy Day

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Caryn

It’s National Amy Day!!! Did you even know there was such a thing? I didn’t, but for our family, Amy Day is usually celebrated on June 1st, because that is our Amy’s birthday. Nevertheless, today is actually National Amy Day, … Continue reading →

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Hair And Makeup

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Caryn

The past few years, my niece, Lacey Killinger has been living her dream life. On October 28, 2023. They decided to wait on their honeymoon until April, and it was totally worth the wait. They went to Cancun, Mexico, and … Continue reading →

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At A Very Young Age

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Caryn

Our aunt, Margee Kountz became an aunt at a very young age…just 18 months, to be exact. Of course, I’m sure she really didn’t know about it for a while, and by the time she did know, it was simply … Continue reading →

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Home Is Where You Are

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Caryn

Having started out his life in South Dakota, and having family there, my husband’s uncle, Bobby Cole was very much at home in the rural areas of that state. That is likely why he and Aunt Linda Cole moved to … Continue reading →

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Cyclone Daria

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Caryn

Normally, we think of tornadoes or cyclones as a summertime event, but there is a different kind of a cyclone, known as a bomb cyclone, that can happen in the winter too. The Burns’ Day Storm, which began as Cyclone … Continue reading →

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Jiajing Great Earthquake

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Caryn

Apparently, earthquake documentation began about 4,000 years ago. That is a fact about which I had no idea. I’m sure the early documentation was somewhat primitive, because they would simply have to be recorded in journal of sorts. Many don’t … Continue reading →

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Consolation Prize

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Caryn

The next time you are upset about short winter days, think about Utqiagvik (formerly Barrow), Alaska…why do they keep changing the names of everything. The residents of America’s northernmost town had their final sunset last year on November 18, 2024, … Continue reading →

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He Was Dedicated

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Caryn

My uncle, Bill Spencer was a unique character. He liked things that some people might find boring, but then again, lots of people would really enjoy. When he was just eight years old, he discovered his mother’s “little black book” … Continue reading →

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