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Their Memories Live On

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Caryn

There’s a lot I didn’t know about my Uncle Elmer Johnson, mostly because he passed away when I was just 25. I’d known him my whole life, of course, but like with most families, you don’t see your aunts, uncles, … Continue reading →

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Project Year

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Caryn

My nephew, Dave Balcerzak has had a busy, but somewhat trying year. It seems like it’s been one project after another and trying to stay ahead of it can be stressful. Last summer his car became the project, and then came his truck, and some more needed repairs. Continue reading →

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The Meanness Coming Out

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Caryn

When my daughter, Corrie Petersen told me that her husband, Kevin and son, Josh weren’t feeling very well yesterday, I instinctively told her to tell them that they weren’t sick…it was just the meanness coming out. It’s a funny little … Continue reading →

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The Value Of Money

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Caryn

When kids are small, they are happy with a penny or a nickel, because they don’t know that these coins are not really worth very much in today’s world. All they know is that with that penny or nickel, they … Continue reading →

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If These Walls Could Talk

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Caryn

Our New Years Eve party is a time of joyful celebration, as are most, but ours celebrates the new year and our mom’s birthday which is on New Years Day. We bring in lots of snacks, and in fact we … Continue reading →

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Grandma Understood

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Caryn

For as long as I can remember, going to my grandmother’s house brought the smell of potato milk soup or oyster stew. Now, don’t get me wrong, my grandmother made other foods, and was an excellent cook, so maybe that … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Kitchen

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Caryn

How well I remember the visits to Bob’s grandparents house in Forsyth, Montana. We used to go there every year for a visit. A lot of the visit revolved around the kitchen, where Grandma always seemed to be busily cooking … Continue reading →

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