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Heidi VS Football

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Caryn

Many people love the movie, Heidi, but even Heidi fans have their limit…at least those who are in the middle of a football game. On November 17, 1968, the Oakland Raiders scored two touchdowns in just nine seconds to defeat … Continue reading →

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Soft-Spoken In Life

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Caryn

My uncle, Jim Richards was a gentle man with a quiet, sweet spirit. He was always soft-spoken, and those who knew him were likely to say that he was a big teddy bear. Nevertheless, he was also a strong man … Continue reading →

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A Godly Example

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Caryn

My nephew, Shannon Moore is an educator, through and through. He has a bachelor’s degree in education (he was a math teacher for quite a while), a master’s degree in physical education, and a master’s degree in education administration, which … Continue reading →

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The Fog Bowl

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Caryn

This time of year, lots of people are watching the bowl games and the playoff games that are heading up to the big match…the Super Bowl. Most of these games, while very exciting, are played out according to routine. Teams win and teams lose, and the march to the Super Bowl continues on. Continue reading →

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“Marriage Speak” For Being Content

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Caryn

This year has been a “pretty lazy and laid-back year” for my nephew, Dave Balcerzak. He and my niece, Chantel Balcerzak got another grandson this year, named Nathaniel Andrew Kirk. He was born on January 15, 2024, Continue reading →

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“It Just Snapped”

Posted on November 18, 2023 by Caryn

Sometimes, traditions get out of hand, and have to be called off. Such was the case with the Texas A&M University’s annual bonfire. Bonfires have long been associated with high school and college football games, usually for homecoming or the school’s main rival. Continue reading →

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Lopsided

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Caryn

I like watching football, but I’m no expert on the game. Over the years, I have learned more about it, but that doesn’t mean that I totally get it. Nevertheless, even I can see when something is completely lopsided, and I can see that something went terribly wrong with a football game Continue reading →

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A Heart Of Compassion

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Caryn

My grandniece, Mackenzie Moore is a bundle of energy, and this summer has been no exception. Even without her beloved ballet, Mackenzie has been very busy. Her ballet class takes a break over the summer, and she has really missed it. She has been spending lots of time hanging out with her cousins, Continue reading →

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We Will Never Really Know

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Caryn

Many people remember where they were on the date and often the exact time, they heard the news of the death or serious injury of someone famous, and I am no exception to that rule. Twenty-five years ago today, I was at my sister, Allyn Hadlock and her husband, Chris Hadlock’s house. Continue reading →

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Bittersweet Changes

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Caryn

My niece, Susan Griffith is a health insurance agent for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and as such she does travel in the state of Wyoming. Recently, she got a chance to travel for pleasure with work, which is a new deal for Susan. Continue reading →

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