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Pirates’ Dilemma

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Caryn

Pirates are well known for attacking ships to steal the valuables they are carrying. During the Golden Age of Piracy (1650s-1730s), the high seas were dominated by notorious pirate captains and their powerful ships. These vessels, usually stolen and enhanced … Continue reading →

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Final Push

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Caryn

We’ve all been there, or at least most of us. You know, the last-minute rush to get everything ready for the Christmas celebration. I suppose that is why so many people say that Christmas has become too commercialized, and maybe it has, but we love our families, Continue reading →

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‘Tis The Season

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Caryn

There are some years when it just seems like the holidays get ahead of you and you find yourself playing catch-up all the way to Christmas. This has been one of those years…with a little bit of a twist. This year, Thanksgiving fell very late in the month…November 28th. Continue reading →

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Beyond The Hustle And Bustle

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Caryn

In the days, and even months, leading up to Christmas, most people are trying to get ahead of the game by shopping for gifts for family and friends, and then squirreling them away to await the big day of reveal. We all hope we have found that perfect gift for our loved ones. Continue reading →

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Finally Finished

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Caryn

I finally finished my Christmas shopping!! I’m very excited about it. I suppose that would sound funny to most people, especially when you consider that today is December 28th. In case you are wondering, no I’m not finished with next year’s Christmas shopping. Continue reading →

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A Very Busy Girl

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Caryn

My grand niece, Aleesia Spethman is a very busy girl, with many interests. She has three older brothers, Xander, Zack, and Isaac, all of whom are in football, but lets face it, football is just not for Aleesia. Aleesia is in gymnastics, Continue reading →

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Little Family Of Three

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Caryn

I can’t imagine having my first child on my own birthday, but it does happen, and did happen for my grandmother, Anna Schumacher Spencer and her first born, Laura Spencer Fredrick. Then, to top it off, it would be ten years before Grandma’s second child, my Uncle Bill was born. Continue reading →

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Closer To God

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Caryn

My niece, Jenny Spethman has such a sweet spirit. She loves the Lord, and loves to study God’s word. Her time spent Continue reading →

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It’s Ok To Celebrate Jesus Anytime

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Caryn

When most people think of Christmas, their minds think of Santa Clause, turkey dinners, and weeks of preparatory shopping, and yes those things are a part of Christmas for most people, but there is a far more important reason for … Continue reading →

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The Death Of Black Friday

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Caryn

For a number of years, my husband, Bob and I have dragged ourselves out of bed to jump into the Black Friday shopping,to get a head start on our Christmas shopping. Our morning started with a stop for much needed … Continue reading →

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