Monthly Archives: June 2025

All Things Medical

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Caryn

Years ago, my daughter, Corrie Petersen found herself in a decent job, but it was a dead-end job when it came to promotions and such. While she was already doing the job that would have been a promotion, they said … Continue reading →

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An Unbreakable Bond

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Caryn

When my oldest daughter, Corrie Petersen was born, it was one of the happiest days of her great grandmother, Nettie Knox’s life. Her first great grandchild had been born on her birthday. I had no idea Corrie was coming on … Continue reading →

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Mr And Mrs

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Caryn

My niece, Kellie Hadlock, one of the sweetest people you will ever know, “tied the knot” yesterday with the love of her life, Tim Thompson. With that marriage, Kellie also gained a sweet little daughter named Jolene, whom she dearly … Continue reading →

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Time Sure Flies

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Chris Spicer just finished college, earning an Associate Degree in Graphic Design. After high school, he and his mom, Andrea Beach moved from Rawlins, Wyoming to Casper, Wyoming, for better opportunities and so he could attend Casper College. … Continue reading →

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So Proud

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Caryn

Our uncle, Butch Hein went to Heaven on October 13, 2023. He was a well-known and much-loved rancher in Forsyth, Montana. When my husband and I went to Forsyth to attend the funeral, we were having breakfast at a local … Continue reading →

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Life In Casper

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Caryn

You can live in a town all or most of your life, and somehow never really know all about it or its history. I knew where Casper, Wyoming got its name…I think most people do. A local hero, named Caspar … Continue reading →

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Battle of Mechanicsville

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Caryn

The Civil War was a bloody war that threatened to divide the United States. North fought against South, and brother fought against brother. In any war, fear is a constant companion, even for the bravest of soldiers. During the Battle … Continue reading →

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Long-Term Guitar Player

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Caryn

My grandson, Caalab Royce loves playing the guitar. He first got into the guitar when he was in middle school. When a child learns an instrument in school, there is normally little chance they will continue to play into adulthood, … Continue reading →

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The “Sparkly” Gene

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Caryn

My grandniece, Maya Stevens is a very active little girl. In fact, her daddy, my nephew Garrett calls her an “energizer bunny.” Maya is always on the go, and hard to keep up with most of the time…unless she is … Continue reading →

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The Second Moment They Met

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Caryn

It’s hard to believe that my grandson, Josh Petersen and his wife, Athena Petersen have been married two years already, and yet it also seems like they have been married, or at least together for a long time. I remember … Continue reading →

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