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A Stinky Situation

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Caryn

These days, we know that washing our hands and our bodies is important to good health. Of course, washing of hands cleans away dirt, germs, and bacteria, as well as many viruses that cause disease, but in the Old West, Continue reading →

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Mad For Gold

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Caryn

After the discovery of gold in California, people went crazy…mad really for gold. For twenty years, in fact, all the Continue reading →

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From Diagnostics To Dirt

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Caryn

I’m sure that most people have seen the movie, Twister. It is a personal favorite of mine. There is one line in the movie, where Aunt Meg said to Jo, that Bill always went his own way, which was usually … Continue reading →

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First Child Syndrome

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Caryn

The oldest child in a family has a very unique position. They are the first experience their parents have at being parents. That first child is subjected to everything from being overprotected from dirt and germs, to having more expected … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Love

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Caryn

A lot of people think that a day like Valentine’s Day is simply a commercialized day to get people to part with their money, and maybe to a degree it is, but why not have a day to celebrate love. … Continue reading →

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Boys…On The Other Hand

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Caryn

When my nephew, Barry Schulenberg arrived on the scene, on December 11, 1978, he brought with him, a definite culture shock where babies were concerned. Barry was the first grandson in the family, which already had four granddaughters, three of … Continue reading →

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Little Helper

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Caryn

My grand niece, Hattie Joy Parmely, is celebrating a milestone today. She has arrived at her very first birthday. Her mom, Ashley Parmely tells me that Hattie Joy has lived up to her name quite well, because she is a … Continue reading →

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When I Think Of You

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Caryn

Having my daughter, Amy Royce live so far away, is something that will take a lot of getting used to. I am used to seeing her every day, and now that is not possible. I’m sure that I can count … Continue reading →

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Getting Dirty

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Caryn

Have you ever noticed that the minute you dress a boy in good clothes for a special occasion, they find a mud hole. They just have an uncanny knack for finding them right about then. It’s never their fault, you … Continue reading →

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A Close Shave

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Caryn

The first time I saw this picture, I thought it was another one of those pictures where the people were acting for the camera, only the person in this one appeared to be giving first aid to someone who was … Continue reading →

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