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Death Of A Crime Boss

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Caryn

Bugsy Siegel built his criminal empire through bootlegging, gambling, and ruthless hits before making his mark in Las Vegas. He launched the iconic Flamingo Hotel and Casino, kicking off a notorious gambling operation in the middle of the desert. Born … Continue reading →

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Should Have Taken The Train

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Caryn

Carole Lombard was a fierce patriot, and knew that her actor husband, Clark Gable wanted to get into the war. Lombard knew that Clark Gable was officer material. Still, at the time, he had other obligations, so he waited. That wait came to an end, a few months after Lombard was killed on January 16, 1942, Continue reading →

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Brave…Or Crazy

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Caryn

My nephew, Matt Miller Has been with my niece, Michelle Miller since they were in 8th grade. Theirs was to be a lifelong friendship that blossomed into love. Now they have been married for a little over three years and things keep getting better and better for them. Continue reading →

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The Tables Have Turned

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Caryn

My nephew, Steve Spethman is a man of many talents. He is quite crafty. In addition to forging knives, he made reindeer this year. He also does metal art and made a dragon. Steve has always kept busy. Continue reading →

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Reflections On God’s Blessings

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Caryn

Thanksgiving…a day of reflection on the events of the year that has passed and the blessings we have been given. Many people think of Thanksgiving as just a day to eat a big meal, and watch the parade or a football game, but that isn’t its real purpose at all. Continue reading →

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A New Route

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Caryn

The Hoover Dam was built completed in 1935 and was considered was the greatest concrete project ever recorded, using more masonry than the Great Pyramid at Giza (4.5 million cubic yards) and equal to the amount needed to build a two-lane highway from Seattle to Miami, Continue reading →

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Hidden Mysteries Of Lake Mead

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Caryn

As a kid, I remember going to the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and Lake Mead. I particularly enjoyed Lake Mead, because the water was warm, unlike most lakes. At the time, and for many years afterward, I really didn’t know much about the lake, its origins, Continue reading →

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The Little Boy He Was

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Caryn

My grandson, Caalab Royce has been making a few changes in himself lately. Most people have a tendency to let life get in the way of taking care of ourselves sometimes. It’s easy to do. Caalab has decided to get back in shape, so he’s been working out and getting buff. Continue reading →

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Spring Break

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Caryn

My niece, Liz Masterson is a journalism teacher for the Natrona County School District, teaching at Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, Wyoming. She is an excellent teacher and is loved by faculty and students alike. One of the perks that being a teacher has given her is summers off, and things like Spring Break, Continue reading →

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The Trips Of A Lifetime

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Caryn

My grand nephew, James Renville got the “travel bug” early on in his life. The first trip he took was when he was just when he was just 3 weeks old. His parents, my niece Toni Chase and her then husband, Jim Renville to their newborn son to meet his grandpa in North Dakota. Continue reading →

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