Miscellaneous

I clearly remember one hot summer day that I spent stacking hay with Uncle Quinn, Grandpa Cazier, and a couple of cousins. I was about 10 years old, and nobody realized I was beginning to show symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Tourette syndrome. One of my early OCD symptoms involved my inability to walk…

In today’s rapidly changing world, leading with confidence and empathy is more important than ever. As parents, we can influence our children’s development into capable leaders. By integrating leadership skills into everyday life, we can guide them toward becoming individuals who inspire and motivate others. This journey involves more than just teaching; it requires us…

I am embarrassed about my role in this story, but I share it because these types of stories are part of everyone’s life, and they should be shared along with our positive experiences. So, did you read that first line twice? I hope so and thank you. I firmly believe that it’s important to share…

One chilly October afternoon in 1926 an event occurred that changed the trajectory and lives of the entire Ambrose and Ann Call family. A terrible accident occurred in the kitchen. ​On this particular day, Ann was in the kitchen preparing dinner and not paying attention to her youngest daughter, Lois. Little Lois (as I  affectionately call…

Earl Cazier was born May 6, 1891, in Ogden, Utah, and was raised on his father’s ranch in Afton, Wyoming. Under his father’s tutelage he was taught how to work, how to treat his animals with kindness and respect, how to manage a ranch, how to get along with his fellow men, and how to…

Anne’s family moved from California to Salt Lake City, Utah in time for her to start Junior High at a new school. She obviously was the new girl in the neighborhood, and she was nervous about her new school and making new friends. She was very shy and despite being an ‘A’ student she was…

Yesterday, November 11, 2024, was Veterans Day, therefore, I want to honor two veterans who are very close to me and important in my life. The first person is Earl Cazier from Afton, Wyoming who fought in WWI and was my grandfather. The second person I am paying respect to is Lt. Col. Paul S.…