Monthly Archives: January 2026

Movie Metamorphosis

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Caryn

Remember the last time you went to the movies? There might have been a line to get in, but with movies now available at home on TV, the lines probably aren’t what they used to be…if people go out to … Continue reading →

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Bubble Palace

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Caryn

Palais Bulles, also called “Bubble Palace” is a sprawling residence in Théoule-sur-Mer, near Cannes, France. It was designed by Hungarian architect Antti Lovag and originally built for French industrialist Pierre Bernard. It was later purchased by fashion designer Pierre Cardin … Continue reading →

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The Seeing Eye Dog

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Caryn

These days, service dogs, and even cats, are fairly commonplace…sometimes to the point that we wonder if the owner really needs a service animal. Nevertheless, it’s not for any of us to say whether or not the service animal is … Continue reading →

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Her Cue To Take A Day Off

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Caryn

It’s National Amy Day!! Who knew that was even a thing? In our family, we usually celebrate Amy Day on June 1st, which is our Amy’s birthday. But since today is the official National Amy Day, we’re celebrating again! Simply … Continue reading →

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Ups And Downs

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Caryn

My niece, Lacey Killinger has had a year of ups and downs. There is really no other way to say it. The hardest of the downside of the year, was losing her mother, Alena Stevens to cancer on April 23, … Continue reading →

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Turning On The Charm

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Caryn

It’s so hard for me to believe that my youngest great grandson, Cristian Petersen is one year old today. It seems like just yesterday that he arrived. Cristian is all smiles and personality. He has the ability to turn on … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Every Day

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Caryn

My husband’s aunt, Margee Kountz is the last of her siblings still alive. She came into this world almost 18 years after her oldest sister, Joann Schulenberg. In fact, Margee was just six months old when her sister was married. … Continue reading →

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Everything Fell Into Place

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Caryn

My husband’s uncle, Bobby Cole, was born and raised in South Dakota. I’m not certain about all the details of how he met my husband’s aunt, Linda “Knox” Cole, but I know they crossed paths in Colstrip, Montana, where her … Continue reading →

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Maybe A Little Crazy

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Caryn

Sometimes, I am amazed by the eccentricity of people, especially when they are people in power. Eccentricity is putting it mildly when it comes to Roman Emperor Gaius, also known as Caligula. Emperor Gaius may have been a great leader, … Continue reading →

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The Father Of Modern Firearms

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Caryn

John Moses Browning, often called the “father of modern firearms,” was born in Ogden, Utah, on January 23, 1855. He was the son of a talented gunsmith, Jonathan Browning. As was typical in the Mormon church community at the time, … Continue reading →

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