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Waiting In Anticipation

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Caryn

My nephew, Chris Killinger is a very busy man these days. Chris is about to become a daddy again, and he is very excited to be growing his family with his wife, Lacey and children, Brooklynn and Jaxon. The upcoming … Continue reading →

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I Love My Mountain

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Caryn

Not everyone can handle the rigors of a remote mountain lifestyle, but my cousin Shirley Cameron has mastered them quite well. For most of her adult life she has lived off the grid…long before off the grid was cool. Shirley has been asked a number of times, Continue reading →

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A Quiet Man

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Caryn

When my sister-in-law, Jennifer Parmely met her partner, Brian Cratty, I remember thinking about how quiet he was. I suppose it isn’t surprising to have someone be a little quiet when meeting a large family like ours is. Continue reading →

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To Become An Athlete

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Caryn

Few things can be more frustrating when we have decided to get in shape, that to have the gym we joined closed down. These days, in the light of the Coronavirus, and it’s many closures, Continue reading →

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Warning Ignored

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Caryn

Most people who were alive in 1980, remember the catastrophic eruption of Mount Saint Helens on May 18th, but I wonder how many people…at least people Continue reading →

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Ticket To Freedom

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Caryn

Turning 15 is a milestone in the life of a kid. My grand nephew, Easton Moore, like most kids at this age, is thinking of learning Continue reading →

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Like A Small Blue Cloud

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Caryn

The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition of the Louisiana territory, which was 828,000 square miles, by the United States from France in 1803. The purchase treaty was signed on April 30, 1803. There were a number of explorers who were … Continue reading →

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Fall Brings Football

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Caryn

My nephew, Steve Spethman is a great husband and dad. I have known Steve since he was twelve, and like most kids, he was carefree and a little mischievous. Nevertheless, he has grown into such a great man. Steve’s top … Continue reading →

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Higher Altitudes

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Caryn

Brian Cratty, who is my sister-in-law, Jennifer Parmely’s partner, is just as athletic as she is. They love to hike, ski, snow shoe, and a variety of other activities together. Last September, they hiked the Colorado Trail, which culminated in … Continue reading →

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Heaven On Earth

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Caryn

My cousin, Shirley Cameron lives on the top of a mountain in Washington state. It was a beautiful, rugged, tree filled area, that is quiet and peaceful. She raises chickens and ducks, for their eggs, and gardens in the summer … Continue reading →

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