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And You Thought Dating Was Hard

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Caryn

If you think modern dating is hard, you might want to consider how things used to be. During the Regency Era, with its strict, high-pressure style of courtship, finding a match in early 19th-century Britain wasn’t just about liking someone…it … Continue reading →

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“Kid At Heart” Dad

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Jake Harman has always been a “big kid at heart” as his wife Melanie told me…not that she had to tell me that. Anyone who knows Jake knows that about him. Jake loves playing with his babies, Alice, … Continue reading →

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Thankful For Much

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Caryn

With the passage of time, the holidays begin to take on a different look. When I was a kid, the Thanksgiving was a day of wonderful smells and delicious food. That is one Thanksgiving tradition that hasn’t changed, but probably … Continue reading →

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Those Girls Have To Stick Together

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Caryn

My grandniece, Aleesia Spethman became a preteen this year, but while her mom thinks it seems early, I rather thought she was in her teens already. Of course, when I look at my birthday list, I knew she wasn’t a teenager yet, but she very much looks and acts like she is already a teenager. Continue reading →

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Some Kind Of Man Stuff

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Caryn

Since my daughter, Amy Royce’s family moved to Washington state, my grandson, Caalab Royce has really enjoyed exploring the area. When he first moved up there, he would go out walking the trails for hours, and on the visits we have made to see them, Continue reading →

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Standing Up For Herself

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Caryn

When someone is being bullied or even just ignored, they can get depressed, or they can do whatever it takes to better their situation. Sometimes that means switching schools, because the one you were at won’t help the situation, and sometimes it means standing up for yourself, but sometimes it means both. Continue reading →

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Jake’s Smile

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Jake Harman is quite likely one of the happiest people I know. He spreads happiness to everyone around him. Jake works for the City of Casper, as a bus driver for the Link public transportation system, and all his riders absolutely love him, Continue reading →

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Middle School Beginnings

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Caryn

My grandniece, Aurora Hadlock is growing us so fast. It seems impossible that she could be going into middle school this year, but she is very excited about that. Aurora is a social girl, Continue reading →

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The Butterfly

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Caryn

My grandniece, Raelynn Masterson is very smart, but she, like so many other people, is also timid and shy. Once she gets to know people, she does great, but it takes a little while to get comfortable with people. Continue reading →

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She Would Be Glad

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Caryn

A year seems like a long time, but in reality, it goes by so fast. One year ago today, my sister-in-law, Rachel Schulenberg left us to go to Heaven. She had a stroke, and recovery was not to be. Continue reading →

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