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Pet Depression

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Caryn

Depression is a disease that affects many people all over the world. That has become an accepted fact over the years, although not always looked upon as anything more than being a person of weak countenance. What many of us … Continue reading →

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The Fine Line

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Caryn

It’s a strange phenomenon, the idea of a fine line between genius and insanity, but it seems that many geniuses also suffered from some form of mental illness, whether it be depression, Bi-Polar, Schizophrenia, insanity, or some other form of … Continue reading →

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They Can’t Forget

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Caryn

Imagine being able to remember every day of your life, or maybe, not being able to forget any of it. Everyone is different, and the brain is quite mysterious. Some people have vague or no specific memories about their past, while others remember all the details of their lives. Continue reading →

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Quite Fashionable

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Caryn

Drought…anywhere and at any time, is a perilous situation. Crops can’t grow, and food prices go up. But when a drought happens in the middle of an economic depression, it is catastrophic. The Dust Bowl, which was also known as … Continue reading →

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At Loose Ends

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Caryn

When you read through the personal journal of another person’s life, you must be prepared for the many emotions that life can produce in people. My great aunt, Bertha Schumacher Hallgren was an amazing woman, as was her younger sister, … Continue reading →

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Some Things Never Change

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Caryn

Every day, we see change happening all around us. Some of it is good, some bad, and some is just simply change, but some things just never seem to change. There is a timelessness about laughter for instance. It doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Finding The Way Back

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Caryn

A few years ago, I found myself sinking into depression. There was so much going on in my life that I had no control over, and I was stressed out to say the least. This situation was so new to … Continue reading →

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