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One Of The Greats

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Caryn

When I consider many of the Hollywood actors of today, I find the pool severely lacking when it comes to the greats. I’m not saying that there are no greats, but in many ways, the greats peaked with people like … Continue reading →

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Heddy Lamarr’s Escape

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Caryn

Hedy Lamarr was often called “the most beautiful woman in the world.” In September of 1940, she was a 26-yr-old actress was thriving in Hollywood, starring in such films as Tortilla Flat, Lady of the Tropics, Boom Town, and Samson … Continue reading →

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The Enemy Among Us

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Caryn

In a very different time in America, being a communist was not accepted, and it really shouldn’t be accepted now, but that is not the opinion of every person in the United States today. Nevertheless, on October 20, 1947, saw the beginning of the notorious Red Scare. Continue reading →

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When Hollywood Moved

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Caryn

We all think of California, when we think of Hollywood. Of course, these days we also think of politics, and we wish we didn’t have to associate one with the other, because it has ruined the whole theme of Hollywood. Continue reading →

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A Desire To Serve

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Caryn

Recently, I found out that I am related to Audie Murphy, who was one of the most decorated American combat soldiers in World War II. As it turns out, he is my 7th cousin 3 times removed, on my dad’s … Continue reading →

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They Just Lose Their Fight

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Caryn

Growing up, my sisters and I watched lots of westerns. It wasn’t so strange really, because westerns were the in thing back then. Everyone loved watching them. One show I remember watching was The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. It … Continue reading →

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The Spruce Goose

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Caryn

Since man first learned to fly, there have been many kinds of planes. It seems like everyone is trying to improve on them. Hollywood producer, Howard Hughes was one of the people who wanted to do something new with planes, … Continue reading →

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