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Symbol Of An Era

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Caryn

There are classic cars in history that we all know about. The hot rods…the Mustang, GTO, and Charger, to name a few. Those cars were coveted by most teenaged kids at one time or another, but there was another vehicle … Continue reading →

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A Loyal Family Man

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Caryn

My youngest grandson, Josh Petersen ended his 25th year of life by packing up his wife, Athena Petersen and their sons, Justin and Axel, and moving them to Lawton, Oklahoma. The day they left town was such a sad day for those of us left behind, Continue reading →

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The Role Of Mentor

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Caryn

My nephew, Shannon Moore married my niece, Lindsay (Hadlock) Moore, on Valentine’s Day of 2014. This year marked their tenth anniversary, and every day has been a great blessing to Lindsay. Continue reading →

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Always A Big Deal

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Caryn

My husband, Bob’s aunt, Esther Hein has always lived far away from the rest of the family, and I find that a little bit sad, because it means that we don’t get to see her very often. Being far away … Continue reading →

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Carefree Days

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Caryn

Back in 1946, my Aunt Doris and Uncle Bill decided that they were tired of the bitter cold Wisconsin weather, and that they wanted to try a warmer climate. Uncle Bill had built a travel trailer, and they quit their … Continue reading →

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Too Macho For His Tie

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Caryn

Easton is like most little boys. He hates the whole dressing up thing that many parents are always wanting their kids to do. In fact, if he could figure out a way to get out of ever dressing up, he … Continue reading →

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Catching Up On Old Times

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Caryn

As we travel to Newport, Washington to attend my Uncle Jim’s funeral, we had the opportunity to get together with my cousins, George and Greg. We all had such a great time. We laughed about old times, especially times with … Continue reading →

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Working On The Railroad

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Caryn

Bob’s great grandfather was a single dad for much of his children’s young lives. He worked on the Northern Pacific Railroad as a yard clerk. It was a time in their lives when everyone had to pitch in. The kids, Bob’s … Continue reading →

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Tree Chair

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Caryn

For a number of years, we went with my father-in-law and the guys in the family, to the Shirley Mountains to cut up downed wood to bring home for firewood. Sometimes the girls got to come with us. When they … Continue reading →

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A Ladies’ Man

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Caryn

I have been reading through the letters my dad wrote home to his family while he was in World War II. He was a 20 year old boy who was a long way from home, and was missing his family. … Continue reading →

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