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The Amazing Crow

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Caryn

When my husband, Bob and I began going to Thermopolis, Wyoming each year for our wedding anniversary, the one thing I noticed about the place, that always reminded me of Thermopolis, were the crows that hung out there. Crows can … Continue reading →

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In The Name Of Science

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Caryn

Scientists have done much for mankind. They are dedicated to finding a solution, a cure, a way, often sacrificing their own time, family life, and sometimes even their own life, to solve a problem, Continue reading →

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Genealogy Day

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Caryn

Most national days that are designed to celebrate an activity or group, are just another day to most of us, but for me, and for many other family history buffs Continue reading →

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The Right To Bear Arms

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Caryn

For many people researching the family history means looking for things like famous ancestors, family occupations, historical locations, and eventually the family crest, also known as the Coat of Arms. The problem with the family crest is that there are … Continue reading →

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Cousin Grandma

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Caryn

I’m sure that most of you have heard that funny song by Ray Stevens called, “I’m My Own Grandpa”, and while I’m not going to tell you that I’m my own grandma, I will tell you that my husband’s Grandma … Continue reading →

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Cousins Too

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Caryn

A while back I discovered, or should I say, connected the Susan Spencer in Bob’s family tree to my family tree, thereby confirming the cousinship that I suspected between Bob and me. Recently, as I was looking again at the … Continue reading →

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With Long Life

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Caryn

My Uncle Bill is the 2nd child of my dad’s parents, and at 91, he is the one who has lived the longest. He is the last one left. That is something that I find to be sad for those of … Continue reading →

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Great Grandpa’s Pool Hall

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Caryn

I never knew my Great Grandpa Byer, because he passed away in 1930, long before I was born. Most of what I know of him comes from my genealogy research, pictures I have found, and the stories I have heard … Continue reading →

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