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All That’s Left Are The Memories

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Caryn

Nine years ago today, my world, and that of my mom and sisters was turned upside down when Dad left us to go to Heaven. I don’t think we will ever feel like things on Earth are normal again, because … Continue reading →

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Thoughts Of Obsidian

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Caryn

When you think of Indian arrowheads, you usually think of the Old West or the cowboys and Indians. You think of the battles the Indians had over broken treaties and the influx of settlers into the west. That’s what you … Continue reading →

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Dad Like

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Caryn

They say that when a girl picks a man to be her husband, she often picks a man who is much like her dad. It isn’t maybe a conscious thing, but it seems to be a fact anyway. Maybe it’s … Continue reading →

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Learning From Grandpa

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Caryn

My nephew, Rob is a multi-faceted person. As a little boy, he had either a keen sense of direction or he was very observant. Whenever he went somewhere with someone, if they went a direction that was other than the … Continue reading →

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Nothin’ Like A Good Cup Of Coffee

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Caryn

My dad loved camping. For him, camping and spending time with his family was the best thing to do in the world. I think that if he could have spent his entire life camping with the family, he would have … Continue reading →

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An Uplifting Person

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Caryn

My niece, Kellie is one of the happiest, most positive people I have ever met…in fact, I can’t recall a time when she wasn’t happy. Kellie is one of those people who look for happiness where ever she goes, and … Continue reading →

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Summertime Camping Trips

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Caryn

Many people can’t wait for summer, so they can go camping. As kids, my sisters and I loved it. It didn’t matter if we were sleeping in a camper or on the ground, as long as Dad was willing to … Continue reading →

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Memories…Like Echoes Of My Past

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Caryn

As we head into summer, many people start making plans to go camping. Bob and I like hiking a lot, but we really don’t go camping…strange I suppose, especially considering the fact that my parents took my sisters and me … Continue reading →

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Places They Loved The Best

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Caryn

My parents were hard working people in their working years. They always made sure that we had whatever they needed to have a good life. One of the greatest gifts they gave us was travel. For as long as I … Continue reading →

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In My Blood

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Caryn

Our goal this year for miles on The Mickelson Trail will not materialize, due to the second hike up Harney Peak. That’s ok with me, because I would hate to have missed Harney Peak. We love it up there so … Continue reading →

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