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A New Dynamic

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Caryn

My daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Travis Royce, met while they were in high school, but they did not attend the same high school. Nevertheless, once they met, they were inseparable. Looking back now on these 27 years of their marriage, Continue reading →

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Nano Fun

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Caryn

Three out of four years, my granddaughter, Shai Royce doesn’t get a real birthday. That’s because her real birthday only happens once every four years. Of course, that doesn’t mean that she doesn’t get a birthday celebration, because she does. Shai’s birthday is as special as she is, and that needs to be celebrated. Continue reading →

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Destined To Be Little

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Caryn

Shortly after our daughter, Amy (Schulenberg) Royce was born, we knew that she was destined to be…little, but only in stature. At just 4 feet 10 inches tall, Amy is quite short, a full 3 inches shorter that her not … Continue reading →

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My Second Act

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Caryn

Recently, while watching a couple of television shows, I noticed that the latest term for retirement is Second Act, and I found that term to be rather interesting at this particular time in my own life. As my retirement Continue reading →

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Total Loss

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Caryn

Several hundred people were employed by the Virginia Rubber and Tire Company in Saint Albans, West Virginia, on January 13, 1924. The business, located on 41 acres of land along the Kanawha River across from the present-day Ordnance Park (ca. … Continue reading →

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Giggles

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Caryn

My niece, Kellie Hadlock was practically born laughing, or to be more correct, giggling…and she hasn’t stopped since. Kellie was always happy, and simply couldn’t ever imagine going through life any other way. She loves a good joke, and sees … Continue reading →

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Mississippi River Flooding

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Caryn

When a river is as wide as the Mississippi, and traveling through so many states, often through flat land, the potential for flooding always exists. I know that many people who live along the Mighty Mississippi, would never consider living … Continue reading →

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The Happiest Person I Know

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Caryn

When I think of people who are always happy, the first person who comes to mind is my niece, Kellie Hadlock. I really can’t think of a greater tribute to a person than to be known as the happiest person … Continue reading →

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Leap Happens

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Caryn

Every four years, our calendar has an extra day…February 29th. Now, to most people, that is a novelty, but to my granddaughter, Shai Royce…that day is very special. If you only got a real birthday every four years, I’m sure … Continue reading →

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It Fell From The Sky

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Caryn

Most of us give little thought to things falling from the sky, but the reality is that it does happen, and more often than we think. There have been times when planes have fallen from the sky, satellites, and even … Continue reading →

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