Tag Archives: History

Lost To Time

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Caryn

When you think about the years of the Earth, and all that has happened over all that time, much of it during a time when recorded history was next to impossible, it has been estimated that as much as 97% … Continue reading →

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Clean, Healthy Eating

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Caryn

My niece, Cassi Franklin’s partner, Wesley Burr is a first-time dad, and he is loving every minute of it. Being Daddy to a toddler is a big job, but Wesley takes his job seriously. He wants to be the best … Continue reading →

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For Love Of The Oregon Trail

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Caryn

My dad, Al Spencer loved the Oregon Trail. When we would take trips, and come across an Oregon Trail marker, we always had to stop and read all about it. My sisters, Cheryl Masterson, Caryl Reed, Alena Stevens, and Allyn … Continue reading →

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Depression Era Dance Marathon

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Caryn

The Great Depression…while the main problem at that time in history was a lack of jobs and money, another huge problem was depression…real emotional depression. Of course, people just had to deal with that. Continue reading →

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A Unique Perspective

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Caryn

My aunt, Sandy Pattan is the youngest child of my grandparents, George and Hattie Byer. Being the youngest, gave her a unique perspective concerning her family. The rest of the siblings grew up around each other, so their lives didn’t really seem like anything special. They were kids, doing kid things, Continue reading →

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History is told by the survivors

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Caryn

While listening to an audible book about World War II, called “Flak,” I heard one of the men being interviewed by the author for the book say, “History is told by the survivors.” Continue reading →

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Without Photography

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Caryn

Imagine, if you can these days, a world without photography. Cameras are almost always at our fingertips now. We don’t need to carry a camera with us, we have our phones, Continue reading →

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Genius Day

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Caryn

When I think of a genius, my favorite genius always comes to mind…Albert Einstein. He doesn’t have the highest recorded IQ Continue reading →

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A Twinkle In His Eye

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Caryn

My Uncle Jack McDaniels was always a great guy…very pleasant and always ready with a joke of some other funny remark Continue reading →

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Don’t Walk Signs

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Caryn

New York City is known for its jaywalking. It may not be the jaywalking capitol of the world, but it has been know to have many jaywalking deaths. Continue reading →

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