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He Just Takes Control

Posted on August 13, 2022 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Matt Masterson is very quickly becoming a man. Recently, Matt has been looking for a job. Matt likes to be a help to his family, and since he is the only one of the kids that drive, he is really good about taking his sisters, Raelynn and Taylor Continue reading →

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Jerky Accelerator Foot

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Caryn

They say that “necessity is the mother of invention,” and never was that more true than for Ralph Teetor. The circumstances of his invention were of overwhelming necessity…to say the least. Teetor was blind, Continue reading →

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Sleek And Graceful

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Caryn

I think most people have played with a Slinky at one point or another in their lives. The Slinky is a pre-compressed helical spring toy invented by Richard James in the early 1940s. Continue reading →

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Right Up His Alley

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Caryn

My nephew, Rob Masterson has been working at Sam’s Club in the Tire and Battery Center since August 1, 2017. Rob had not been able to work for some time, due to health issues brought on by his time in … Continue reading →

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Doing What It Takes

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Caryn

It’s hard for me, and even harder for his mom, my niece Machelle Moore to believe that her son, my grand nephew, Weston Moore is eighteen today. Weston is a busy guy these days. He likes to participate in several … Continue reading →

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To Help People

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Caryn

When someone becomes a police officer, they begin a career of service to their community. They run in when others are running out. They face the guns pointed at them, instead of hiding under a desk, like many of us … Continue reading →

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When Things Go Very Wrong

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Caryn

My husband, Bob’s great grandfather, Chester Leary worked for the railroad for most of his adult life. As a railroad worker, I’m sure he saw his share of close calls and accidents over the many years he worked there. Many … Continue reading →

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Deep Roots

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Caryn

My curiosity about some of the family members on my husband, Bob’s side of our family, has led me to research the Forsyth, Montana area, because after all, that is where many of them lived for much of their lives. … Continue reading →

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Look How Far

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Caryn

The other day as I was driving to work, I noticed a bird in flight, and how it had to quickly change direction to avoid the car in front of me. Funny as it seems, a thought came to me … Continue reading →

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Unnecessary Tragedy

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Caryn

Whenever a big train wreck, plane crash, ship sinking, or other major accident occurs, someone must investigate. Depending on what happened, it can be someone like the NTSB, or in some cases, as in the Titanic sinking, it can go … Continue reading →

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