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It’s Different Now

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Caryn

During my childhood years, my sisters, Cheryl Masterson, Caryl Reed, Alena Stevens, Allyn Hadlock, and I always knew where we would spend New Year’s Eve…and where our parents, Allen and Collene Spencer would spend theirs too. New Year’s Day was … Continue reading →

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Christmas Changes

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Caryn

Looking back on the years of my life, or more specifically the Christmases of my life. I know that I have been very blessed. The years have changed the look of our Christmas, but not the joy. With the addition of now, great grandchildren, Continue reading →

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Kidnapped By Pirates

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Caryn

While I don’t believe in luck, my family does come from strong Irish roots. I believe in blessing, so when I go for the “wearin o’ the green” so that I don’t get pinched, I choose something with an Irish blessing on it instead of a “lucky horseshoe” to adorn my green. Continue reading →

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The Essence Of Jason

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Caryn

I don’t think any of us could have foreseen the changes that would occur in ten short years of marriage. Jason Sawdon became my nephew when he married my niece Jessica Hadlock on August 18, 2012, in what they have dubbed “the most amazing, fun party celebrating love.” Continue reading →

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Birthday Twins

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Caryn

My husband, Bob Schulenberg’s grandmother, Nettie Knox was a sweet woman. She really didn’t like drama, but rather preferred that life would flow along like a peaceful river. Grandma had a houseful of plants, including a Christmas Cactus Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Tickle Torture

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Caryn

Whether you are a die-hard football fan, or you just like to bet once in a while, many people find themselves in some kind of bet over the Super Bowl. Most bets are innocent enough, with everyone laying their money down to see if they can pick the winner, Continue reading →

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Claim To Fame

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Caryn

Not everyone can start their new age on the same day as the new year, but my mom, Collene Spencer Continue reading →

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Shelter Christmas Party

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Caryn

When disaster strikes, and homes are in ruin, people try to come together to help return a sense of normalcy to the people affected by the disaster. Disasters happen quickly, and the devastation is often heavy. It is a difficult … Continue reading →

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A Year Of Lasts

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Caryn

For my grandnephew, Xander Spethman, there is a specific tradition that goes along with his birthday every year. He gathers his friends together for a party. Now, I know that you are thinking, “What’s different about that?” Well, the difference … Continue reading →

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Work Hard…Play Hard

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Caryn

My nephew, Sean Mortensen is a mechanic for Anadarko, by trade. Since I have been married to a mechanic for 42 years, I can tell you that they work very hard. Being a mechanic, of any kind, is a hard … Continue reading →

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