Monthly Archives: May 2026

Moving A Mountain

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Caryn

Many people know that Heart Mountain near Cody, Wyoming served as an internment camp for Japanese Americans during World War II, because the government was worried that those people might still have ties and loyalties to Japan, who was our … Continue reading →

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Sweet Talker

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Jaxx Harman is one of the sweetest boys ever!! He learned being a gentleman from his daddy, my nephew Jake Harman, and like his dad, Jaxx is always telling his mom, Melanie Harman and sisters, Alice Green and … Continue reading →

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Tim’s Big Year

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Caryn

My nephew, Tim Thompson has a lot of things happening these days!! In the last year, he joined our family when he got married last year to my niece, Kellie (Hadlock) Thompson on June 28, 2025. Not wanting to wait, … Continue reading →

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That Sweet Old Man

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Caryn

Bob’s step-grandfather, Walt Hein, was quite the character. He always tried to come across as gruff, and maybe he was in his younger days, but by the time I met him and he became my official “Pitch” partner, it was … Continue reading →

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In Loving Memory Of Alyssa Harman

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Caryn
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Being The Big Sister

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Caryn

My grandniece, Brooklyn Killinger is sweet big sister who loves little children…all little children, but especially those in her family. She is very good to her brother, Jaxon Killinger and her cousins, Elliott and Maya Stevens. Brooklyn and Maya have … Continue reading →

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Comanche Attack

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Caryn

Jedediah Smith, while most people didn’t know it, was one of the nation’s most important trapper-explorers. Smith’s contributions to exploring the Far West weren’t fully appreciated until modern scholars studied the records of his extensive travels. Like other mountain men, … Continue reading →

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Unlikely Landing

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Caryn

Weapons of war need to be kept out of the hands of the enemy, if at all possible. On May 26, 1940, 10 Hawker Hurricane planes from Number 46 Squadron were successfully landed on the HMS Glorious in an effort … Continue reading →

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It Will Never Be Forgotten

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Caryn

Many military holidays are misunderstood, celebrated incorrectly, or forgotten altogether, often becoming just another day off work. Memorial Day, for example, is seen as the start of summer, marked with picnics and parties, but in truth, it’s a day to … Continue reading →

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A Non-Traditional Road

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Caryn

My nephew, Isaac Spethman has always been an industrious young man…from the time he was just a small child, in fact. From the time he was just seven years old, Isaac has held down a job. I know that sounds … Continue reading →

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