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A Fulfilling Year
My nephew, Matt Miller joined our family when he married my niece, Michelle Stevens on August 14, 2021. They were this perfect couple, and they had known it since they were kids in 8th grade. Of course, at first, they … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Kids, Reminiscing
Tagged alaska, birthday, Caryn's Thoughts, comfort, family, fishing, fixer upper, hunting, Kids, memories, renovations
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Consolation Prize
The next time you are upset about short winter days, think about Utqiagvik (formerly Barrow), Alaska…why do they keep changing the names of everything. The residents of America’s northernmost town had their final sunset last year on November 18, 2024, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, Reminiscing
Tagged alaska, Caryn's Thoughts, family, memories, midnight sun, north pole, polar night, sun, Utqiagvik
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Fort Vancouver
Fort Vancouver was founded in 1824. The fort functioned as a trading post and the main office for the Hudson’s Bay Company’s Columbia District. The Columbia District was vast and spanned an area of 700,000 square miles, Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, Reminiscing
Tagged alaska, California, Caryn's Thoughts, columbia district, family, fort vancouver, hawaiian islands, hudson's bay company, memories, mexican, trading post
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Thinking Ahead
We have all heard about the importance of thinking ahead. It’s important in many situations, but unfortunately, it isn’t always appreciated. One case of forward thinking that rather backfired is the case of Robert G Heft. Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, Politics, Reminiscing
Tagged alaska, american flag, Caryn's Thoughts, family, flag contest, Hawaii, high school, memories, robert g heft
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Alaskan Heat Wave
Fort Yukon is a city in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area in the state of Alaska. The city actually straddles the Arctic Circle. Most of the people who live there are Alaskan natives from the Gwich’in tribe. Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, Reminiscing
Tagged alaska, Caryn's Thoughts, family, fort yukon, gwich'in tribe, heat wave, klondike gold rush, memories, united states census bureau
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Car Race Around The World
A car race is most often run on a track, with lots of fans cheering everyone on, but in 1908, there was a very strange car race that actually used a track that took the drivers around the world!! How…you might ask?? Well, the car race started in New York City. From there the route took the racers to San Francisco. Normally, San Francisco would be the end of the trail. Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, Reminiscing
Tagged alaska, cars, Caryn's Thoughts, family, memories, new york city, paris, san francisco, the great race of 1908, valdez
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Fur Momma
My niece, Michelle Miller has had a busy year this year. She and her husband, Matt love the outdoors, and had done some camping before, but this year they bought a “new to them” fifth wheel from Michelle’s Aunt Kathy and Uncle Mike. The trailer is pretty big and gives them all the comforts they could want. Continue reading
Posted in Family, Kids, Reminiscing
Tagged alaska, birthday, bridesmaid, camping, Caryn's Thoughts, family, fur babies, fur momma, Kids, memories, nashville, the nic, wedding
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Reflections On God’s Blessings
Thanksgiving…a day of reflection on the events of the year that has passed and the blessings we have been given. Many people think of Thanksgiving as just a day to eat a big meal, and watch the parade or a football game, but that isn’t its real purpose at all. Continue reading
Posted in Family, Grandchildren, Kids, Reminiscing
Tagged alaska, Black Hills, Caryn's Thoughts, family, great granddaughter, great grandsons, kindergarten, Las Vegas, memories, Thanksgiving, Thermopolis
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Promoted
My nephew, Matt Miller joined our family when he married my niece, Michelle (Stevens) Miller on August 14, 2021. They had been best friends since junior high, and later they knew that theirs was far more than a friendship…it was forever. Continue reading
Posted in Family, Kids, Reminiscing
Tagged alaska, archery season, birthday, broncos, brother, Caryn's Thoughts, family, fishing, memories, soldotna
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Anniversary Cruise
While their 25th anniversary was three years ago, my daughter, Amy Royce and her husband Travis Royce are heading out today on their 28th anniversary to celebrate their 25th anniversary, which just so happened to land in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Posted in Family, Kids, Reminiscing
Tagged alaska, Caryn's Thoughts, COVID-19, cruis ships, family, ferndale, Kids, memories, restrictions, royal princess, tavern, Washington
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