Monthly Archives: August 2026

My grandnephew, Matt Masterson is a big softy, but don’t tell him I told you so. His little sister, Taylor Masterson says of her brother, “My older brother has always been one of my favorite people. Even if he’ll never … Continue reading →

As my nephew, Dave Balcerzak begins the last year in his 50s, he is preparing for a couple of surgeries. He is going to get a reverse replacement on his left shoulder tomorrow, and another one done on his right … Continue reading →

My nephew, JD Parmely, is a good man, who can always be counted on to lend a helping hand when needed. I can’t even count on the number of times he has come to the aid of my husband, Bob … Continue reading →

My grandniece, Katie Balcerzak, became part of our family when she married my grandnephew, Keifer Balcerzak. They were high school sweethearts and perfect for each other even back then. Katie never thought that she was anything special, but of course, … Continue reading →

On August 7, 1956, seven army ammunition trucks exploded in Cali, Colombia, killing over 1,000 people and injuring thousands more. The cause of the blasts is still unknown. The day before, 20 trucks loaded with dynamite left the Colombian city … Continue reading →

My brother-in-law, Mike Reed is retired from the Sinclair Refinery located in Rawlins, Wyoming. Since then, he has stayed very busy. He and my sister, Caryl Reed have been successfully growing hay on their little farm west of Casper, Wyoming, … Continue reading →

In a year of drought, it’s really hard to imagine getting enough rain to flood. Nevertheless, 1985 wasn’t a drought year. On August 1, 1985, Cheyenne, Wyoming, was hit by a devastating flood that left a deep mark on the … Continue reading →

My brother-in-law, LJ Cook, joined the Schulenberg family just six months before I did, though he had been dating my sister-in-law for some time before that. We share many of the same early family memories. We even double dated…his future … Continue reading →

It’s not every day you have your first child on your own birthday, but that’s exactly what my grandmother, Anna Schumacher Spencer, did when she welcomed her first daughter, Laura Spencer Fredrick, on August 3, 1912, at age 25. It … Continue reading →

My nephew, Sean Mortensen, is just as active as his daughter, Jadyn, and his partner, Amanda Reed. For over 23 years, this adventurous family has been living life to the fullest. They spend summers on the lake and winters in … Continue reading →