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Surviving

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Caryn

When my sister-in-law, Jennifer Parmely, met her partner, Brian Cratty, I remember thinking that he was a quiet man, and wondering if he would be able to “survive” being pushed into the middle of this big family. Now, by “survive” … Continue reading →

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Highly Motivated

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Caryn

My niece, Amanda Reed has spent most of her adult life working in the banking industry. She worked her way up through the system, and last year she was promoted to Vice President of Operations at Rawlins National Bank. We … Continue reading →

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Help Without Words

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Caryn

Indians of the Most of us think of the Indians of the Old West as violent and murderous, but the truth is that not all of them were that way. When people move to a new area or a new … Continue reading →

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Physical Activities

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Caryn

After spending the majority of her life as a Labor and Delivery nurse, my sister-in-law, Jennifer Parmely retired from Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming on Feb 23, 2023. Jennifer decided to keep her license until the next time it … Continue reading →

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Some Serious Snow

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Caryn

My sister-in-law, Jennifer Parmely’s partner, Brian Cratty is a mountain man…seriously. He loves being on Casper Mountain, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. In the Summer, Brian hikes and mountain bikes for much of the day. He is totally in his element when he is on the mountain. Continue reading →

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The New VP

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Caryn

This year has been one of so much change for my niece, Amanda Reed. The biggest change is that Jadyn Mortensen, the daughter that she shares with partner, Sean Mortensen went away to college. It wasn’t that she was so far away, but because she is their only child, her leaving brought not only their first college student, Continue reading →

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Polar Opposites

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Caryn

My nieces, Toni Chase and Liz Masterson are sisters, and when they get together…well, it can get hilarious. Last March, Toni had two tickets to go to the Broadway production of “Hamilton” in Denver. Like many men, her husband, Dave Chase was less than enthusiastic about going to a Broadway play, Continue reading →

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Annals Of The Poor

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Caryn

While most people look back on their childhood with fond memories, most of us would say our childhood was probably typical for the era we lived in. Of course, not every childhood is perfect, and some can be absolutely horrible. Continue reading →

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One With Nature

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Caryn

Brian Cratty is my sister-in-law, Jennifer Parmely’s partner and soulmate. Their relationship has blossomed and grown over the years, and Brian has become an important part of our family. He is there in the good times and in the bad, always lending a helping hand, Continue reading →

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What Ticket?

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Caryn

My Aunt Doris Spencer is a wonderful woman who has always had a great sense of humor and a great imagination. When my mom, Collene Byer Spencer married my dad, Allen Spencer, they moved from Casper, Wyoming to Superior, Continue reading →

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