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Something To Think About

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Caryn

While visiting my Aunt Sandy Pattan during her stay at Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital where she is recuperating from a recent surgery, we were talking about our favorite subject…the Byer-Pattan Family History. The subject turned to the many things her parents, my grandparents, Continue reading →

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Ready To Pay

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Caryn

These days, automation is commonplace. We have apps on our phones that can handle our payments at the register, and even let us skip the register and pay as we walk out the door. We have apps for home security, Continue reading →

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Off The Grid

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Caryn

These days, lots of people have considered living off the grid. It’s almost the latest thing. Most of them really just want to do away with the bills that go along with being on the grid…water, electric, gas etc, but … Continue reading →

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A Nostalgic Side

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Caryn

In some ways, I think my sister-in-law, Rachel Franklin Schulenberg, is a lot like me. She has a nostalgic side when it comes to things of the past, as do I. I think we both wish time wouldn’t go by … Continue reading →

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As Close As Cousins

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Caryn

When you are young, your cousins are often your friends too. Mostly that is because their parents are related to yours, so it’s easy to get together. Your parents probably get to fairly often, so no play date arrangements are … Continue reading →

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Flo-Bot

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Caryn

My niece, Kellie has always had a wonderful sense of humor. She has to be the giggliest person I have ever met. Anyone who is her friend, or who has worked with her can fully attest to that. Kellie likes … Continue reading →

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A Phone Of Their Own

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Caryn

Bob and I had always felt that our kids didn’t really need a phone in their room, and for the early years, they didn’t have one. But, when our girls reached the pre-teen years, we decided that since the phone … Continue reading →

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An Old Friend

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Caryn

I came across an old friend on Facebook today…one for whom I had been searching a very long time. It was a relief really, to finally find her. Even though I am still waiting for her to respond to my … Continue reading →

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