Monthly Archives: April 2026

Duluth-Superior Rivalry

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Caryn

Growing up, I lived in Casper, Wyoming, and still do. However, I always knew that I was born in Superior, Wisconsin. Superior always seemed like a fairly big place to me when my parents, Allen and Collene Spencer would take … Continue reading →

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A Stubborn Child

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Caryn

Writing about my own birthday feels…more than strange somehow. The due date my mother was given for me was April 27th…my dad’s birthday. You can imagine how happy they were, but, as my dad liked to say, I was a … Continue reading →

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Overdue Books

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Caryn

“York, now Toronto, was invaded by the US twice during the War of 1812. The first time, they stayed for a few days and burned the parliament and raided the library. The second time, a year later, the invading commander … Continue reading →

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In Loving Memory Of Thomas Moore

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Caryn
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Our Hero

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Caryn

My dad, Allen Spencer has always been my hero. I know my mom, Collene Spencer and my sisters, Cheryl Masterson, Caryl Reed, Alena Stevens, and Allyn Hadlock have always felt that way too. Dad was our hero, because of the … Continue reading →

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Who He Is

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Zack Spethman is such a sweet guy. He has a heart of gold and is loving toward everyone. Zack is a very tall man, and he is literally a teddy bear. Whenever you see Zack, you can expect … Continue reading →

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That Sense Of Humor

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Caryn

When my mom, Collene Spencer married my dad, Allen Spencer, they moved from Casper, Wyoming, to Superior, Wisconsin. She was young and unprepared for the loneliness that came with being so far from her parents and their big family. As … Continue reading →

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A Less Hectic Time

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Caryn

When our children were little, it didn’t take much to make them happy. A ball and a small wading pool could provide hours of entertainment, and back then, they usually cost less than $10, making them easy on any budget. … Continue reading →

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Not In A Million Years

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Caryn

I never would have thought…not in a million years…that my younger sister would go to Heaven before me, much less, that a year could have gone by since her home going, but here we are. My heart feels sad, but … Continue reading →

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Fly Like The Wind

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Caryn

Whenever I think of my Aunt Deloris Byer Johnson, I can’t help but picture her smiling face. Aunt Dee was the creative spirit in my mother’s family, always finding ways to make life more fun. If she was around, her … Continue reading →

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