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All About The Game

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Caryn

Some holidays celebrate a single tradition, but others, like May Day, can mean many things. When my sisters and I were kids, May Day was always special. Our mom, Collene Spencer, would go to the store to buy candy. We’d … Continue reading →

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Surviving

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Caryn

When my sister-in-law, Jennifer Parmely, met her partner, Brian Cratty, I remember thinking that he was a quiet man, and wondering if he would be able to “survive” being pushed into the middle of this big family. Now, by “survive” … Continue reading →

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No Slap Day

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Caryn

It seems like every year there’s a day in early spring, usually around mid-April, that I can only call Slap Day. Not that anyone should actually slap someone, or that the weather makes you want to, although maybe it does, … Continue reading →

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Growing Season

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Caryn

We all know about the growing season of plants, but were you aware that children grow faster in the spring due too? That growth spurt is due to several factors, among them, increased Vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for … Continue reading →

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It’s Inevitable

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Caryn

Every year, after having a carefree time of summer, the inevitable arrives…going back to school. Some kids love going back. Others hate going back, and some have mixed feelings about it. Still, there is a level of excitement for most kids, Continue reading →

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The Things That Matter

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Ryder Birky has had a busy year of exploration and growth. You might be thinking that means that he is a young man embarking on a new career or something, but the reality is that Ryder is a little boy of just 2 years. I know, you are thinking, Continue reading →

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Navigational Freak Of A Lifetime

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Caryn

Sometimes, there can be a rare phenomenon that happens by chance, but unlike the phenomenon of twins being born on different days, the phenomenon that took place on December 31, 1899, while not totally planned, had to be helped just a little bit. Continue reading →

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November Gift

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Caryn

I am a summer girl, but I also like spring and fall, unless they try to act too much like winter. For the most part, I really don’t like winter at all. In Wyoming, winter means cold, wind, and snow…all dirty four-letter words, if you ask me. Nevertheless, I am not opposed to the time change, Continue reading →

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Not Exactly Retired

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Caryn

Every year, around the time of my husband, Bob Schulenberg’s birthday and also around the 4th of July, Bob and I take our annual hiking trip to the Black Hills. We aren’t always there on Bob’s birthday, which is six days after the 4th of July, and so doesn’t always fall conveniently in the same week. Continue reading →

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Waiting For Normalcy

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Caryn

Normally, on this first day of Summer, I would be thinking about the days coming up, the precious few days when I finally get to feel the warmth that doesn’t come from being wrapped in a blanket or wearing a coat. Yes, Summer can be sweltering, and I can find myself wishing for a little cooler temperature, Continue reading →

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