Category Archives: Random thoughts

Happy Birthday Mom!

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

No, she isn’t going to read this; she doesn’t care much for computers.  Yes, she is still annoying at times, reminding me that I need to wear a sweater when I go out, after all, it’s cold!  She thinks anything … Continue reading →

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Mystery Solved…

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

…and incompetence exposed! I simply could not understand what happened to my blog traffic yesterday here on LR; it made no sense whatsoever!  My photo blog, “Photo Vistas” enjoyed it highest viewership of all time yesterday, while this blog had its … Continue reading →

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Let’s Not Forget the Past!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Don Merritt
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An old House in the Fall

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

I love old houses; I know it’s some kind of a sickness… I just can’t help it. They are drafty, have obsolete floor plans, lack modern conveniences and people think they’re spooky… Here’s my old house: Does it really look … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

 “In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”  ~George Orwell

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Mayan Calendar: End of the World?

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

I have been a denier on the subject of the Mayan Calendar and the end, I have even mocked the notion on this blog: I now realize that I was wrong. I have been looking around the internet, listening to … Continue reading →

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Diamond Jubilee!

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

I’ve never been much of a fan of Royalty or monarchy. As an American, I’ve generally taken the view that we fought two wars to be rid of kings and queens so who cares about the Royals? Upon closer study, … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Tierra Linda

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

Over the Memorial Day weekend I had an opportunity to visit Tierra Linda near Galena, Illinois.  Tierra Linda is a bed and breakfast, but unlike the ones I have visited in the past, there are no antiques, no crystal glasses … Continue reading →

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Remembering John F. Kennedy

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Don Merritt

Today John F. Kennedy would be 95 years of age; hard to imagine… Of course I’d rather be writing about how he was planning to celebrate today that having to remember him… Mr. Kennedy inspired a Nation with his unusual … Continue reading →

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Not Forgotten

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Don Merritt

Today is Memorial Day in the USA, a day in which Americans pause to honor those men and women who have given “their last full measure of devotion” for our freedom and liberty.  All Americans, and even many others in … Continue reading →

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