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A Natural-Born Hostess

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Caryn

My niece, Jenny Masterson is a woman of many talents. As many people know, she is a natural-born hostess. She loves to entertain. That is a rare talent. Most of us get stressed out when we have to host holidays, birthdays, or parties. It’s not that we don’t enjoy having the party, Continue reading →

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A New Start

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Caryn

My aunt, Sandy Pattan is the youngest of my mom, Collene Spencer’s siblings. By the time Aunt Sandy came along, some of her older siblings were already dating. and when she was just two years old, her sister Evelyn got married. By the time Aunt Sandy was three years old, she was an aunt. Continue reading →

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My Irish Roots

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Caryn

Like many avid genealogists, I find myself looking at my roots often. As Saint Patrick’s Day rolls around, I find myself contemplating my Irish roots. I’m sure there are more than I can begin to count, but I specifically know … Continue reading →

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A Different Kind Of Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Caryn

When I was a kid, dressing up for Halloween was for kids. Things have changed since then and these days you see lots of adults going to parties, teenagers roaming the streets trick or treating, scaring kids or just acting … Continue reading →

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Wild Oats

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Caryn

It’s hard to think of your aunts and uncles as being young people. To you, they have always been adults, and they probably never sewed any wild oats…I mean, old people didn’t do that sort of thing did they? I … Continue reading →

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Not Just For Kids

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Caryn

Every year on October 31st, kids all over the country take to the streets, knocking on doors to collect a bounty of candy…whether they need it or not. My kids and grandkids are all beyond the trick or treat stage … Continue reading →

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