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A Great Mom

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Caryn

My sister, Allyn Hadlock is the youngest of my siblings, and very devoted to her family. Her kids can’t say enough complimentary things about their mom. Her daughter, Lindsay says, “Is she a great mom and grandma?! The best! We … Continue reading →

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Different Directions

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Caryn

When I met my sister-in-law, Debbie Cook, over 50 years ago, we became friends right away. We both worked at Kmart then. She was in the Deli, and I was in the Millinery Department (handbags, gloves, and wigs, in case … Continue reading →

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Pink And Red

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Caryn

No two people have the same personalities, not even when they are siblings. Having the same parents often gives siblings some of the same characteristics, Continue reading →

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On The Fast Track

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Caryn

Since she was a little girl, my niece Lacey Stevens has loved hair and makeup. After high school, Lacey went Continue reading →

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An Unwritten Book

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Caryn

When a child is born, their parents have high hopes for the baby’s life, not knowing anything about the child yet, or what talents he or she might have. As the years go by, the parents begin to notice different … Continue reading →

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A Whirlwind

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Caryn

These days, most people find themselves leading busy lives, but I doubt if many have had the kind of year, or actually year and a half that my nephew Dave Balcerzak, and my niece Chantel…his wife have had. Dave and … Continue reading →

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Not Your Typical Teacher

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Caryn

My niece, Elizabeth Masterson is a journalism teacher at Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, Wyoming. She also takes all the photos for, and designs the yearbook every year. Her photographs have given her so many opportunities over the years. … Continue reading →

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Of Happier Times

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Caryn

When death silently steals the one you love…your best friend and the love of your life…it is the most life altering moment that anyone can ever experience. You had thought you would grow old together, and now you find that … Continue reading →

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