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She’s Earned This

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Caryn

My sister-in-law, Brenda Schulenberg has worked in the banking industry since graduating from high school, but in July, that is all coming to an end. Brenda is busy planning her retirement, and of course, trying to help her employer to … Continue reading →

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She Just Left

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Caryn

As the new year begins, we find ourselves thinking about our mom, Collene Spencer, as we do every New Year’s Day, because this would have been her 90th birthday. It’s hard to believe that she has been in Heaven for … Continue reading →

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The Supervisor

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Caryn

My nephew, Barry Schulenberg has a year as a supervisor under his belt now, and he has decided that he really likes being the one in charge. It’s not about being power hungry, but rather about helping his workers to become the best team they can be. Continue reading →

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A Southern Girl At Heart

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Caryn

My niece, Kelli Schulenberg has always been a bit of a health nut, and I don’t mean that in a bad way. She has some food allergies, so meals have always been a challenge, but she handles it quite well. Continue reading →

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Every Day And Very Much

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Caryn

Since my Dad, Allen Spencer’s passing, our family has grown more than he probably ever could have imagined. He would be so pleased with the new spouses and all the new great great grandchildren he and my mom, Collene Spencer have now. Mom and Dad loved their family, Continue reading →

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A Natural-Born Hostess

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Caryn

My niece, Jenny Masterson is a woman of many talents. As many people know, she is a natural-born hostess. She loves to entertain. That is a rare talent. Most of us get stressed out when we have to host holidays, birthdays, or parties. It’s not that we don’t enjoy having the party, Continue reading →

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Working With Veterans

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Caryn

My niece, Gaby Beach is a nurse at the Veteran’s Hospital in Eugene, Oregon. She loves her work. Being a veteran herself, Gaby has a heart for veterans. In her work, she deals various ailments, disabilities, and emotional needs the veterans. I’m sure that any nurse could go in and take care of Continue reading →

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The Great Renovation Adventure

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Caryn

>My niece, Toni Chase feels like this has been a rather uneventful year for her and her family. She and her husband, Dave Chase, but her sister, Chantel has a very different take on Toni and Dave have been up to this year. Chantel says, “Toni has begun a great renovation adventure. Continue reading →

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Soulmates For Life

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Caryn

My grandson, Josh Petersen and his fiancée, Athena Salazar met in middle school, and at the time, Athena tells me that she didn’t really like Josh much. That’s not such an odd thing. in those early teen years, everybody feels awkward, and doesn’t really know how to show someone that you like them, and especially for girls, Continue reading →

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Winter Haters

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Caryn

My niece, Kelli Schulenberg is totally an outdoorsy girl. She loves to go camping, hiking, and just hanging out by a campfire with her husband, my nephew, Barry Schulenberg and their dog Scout. They have camped out many places, Continue reading →

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