Monthly Archives: January 2013

An Interesting Comment

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Don Merritt

Yesterday I posted a Quote of the Week from John Adams, and the quote was: “The moment the idea is admitted into society that property is not as sacred as the laws of God, and that there is not a … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

“The moment the idea is admitted into society that property is not as sacred as the laws of God, and that there is not a force of law and public justice to protect it, anarchy and tyranny commence” John Adams

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Loneliness

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

Most of us have times when we feel a sense of loneliness, a sense that we are on our own with no one to turn to and no one who cares. Sometimes it might feel like the walls are starting … Continue reading →

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Stillness and Light

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

I came across this picture on the net and I thought I’d share it. I don’t have anything clever to say about it other than it strikes me as being kind of inspirational. What I see in this picture is … Continue reading →

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Stillness

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Don Merritt

In the stillness of the morning can you hear it? Can you hear the sounds of stillness? It could be the gentle rustle of leaves, of a bird or the light whisper of the morning breeze… In this early quiet, … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” Albert Einstein

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Taxi to the Airport

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Don Merritt

Last week I was called out-of-town for a trip I wanted nothing to do with. It all revolved around a court case that stemmed from a smart guy who made a series of terrible decisions that ruined his family, his … Continue reading →

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Remembering Dr. King

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

Dr. King served his Nation in an admirable way, and as is often the case many in his time didn’t see the value of his service. He was the conscience of the Nation, speaking up for and inspiring a whole people, … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of Light

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Don Merritt

“I will sing of your love and justice; to you, LORD, I will sing praise. I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? “ (Psalm 101:1-2a) David expresses what it is to live … Continue reading →

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A Good Listener

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

Most people would agree that listening is an important skill; most of us aren’t all that good at it. It’s hard to communicate when all of the communication goes only one way! I’m not talking about listening to other … Continue reading →