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The Valdivia Earthquake of 1575

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Caryn

On this day, December 16th, in the year 1575, an earthquake occurred near Valdivia Chile. The city of Valdivia and the Chiloé Archipelago were once the two southernmost outliers of the Spanish Empire, located just north of the southern tip of South America. Continue reading →

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The Power Of Water

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Caryn

I would never have considered that an earthquake in Chili could affect Hawaii, which is 6,593 miles away, but on May 23, 1960, that seemingly huge distance suddenly became very small. When a 9.5 magnitude earthquake hit Chili on May 22, 1960, thousands of people lost their lives, Continue reading →

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Miracle Of The Andes

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Caryn

On October 13, 1972 a plane crashed somewhere in the Andes Mountains. That isn’t such an unusual event, but the crash was the last part of this event that was not unusual. Flight 571 was en route from Uruguay to … Continue reading →

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Ignored Warning

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Caryn

These days, scientist and inventors have collaborated to develop early warning systems for just about any possible disaster, and when everything works as it should, and people heed the warnings, loss of life can often be avoided. Having the technology … Continue reading →

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Changing Traditions

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Caryn

Christmas Eve traditions can vary from family to family. My husband, Bob’s family always got together for a chili dinner on Christmas eve. Then they opened the presents, and the kids spent the rest of the evening playing with their … Continue reading →

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A Sad Ending

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Caryn

In any war, there are certain weapons, ships, planes, or vehicles that are somewhat, if not totally, feared by the enemy, and World War I was no exception. The Germans has a couple of light cruisers, the Dresden and the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tradition

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Caryn

Christmas Eve is a day full of tradition. Maybe not as much tradition as Christmas Day, but tradition nevertheless. For some people, the Christmas gifts are opened on that day, and for others, maybe just one gift is opened. It … Continue reading →

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Valentine Tongue

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Caryn

With Valentine’s Day coming up tomorrow, everyone is buying candy and other goodies for their favorite valentine. In that spirit and in conjunction with the Super Bowl, our church always has a Chili Luncheon and Cake Auction. We bring in … Continue reading →

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