Category Archives: Random thoughts

Modern Conveniences

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

In 2004 we were shopping for a new house, and I am including two photos we took in one of the houses that we considered.  Sadly, this one was not the one that we ultimately bought… In the photo above … Continue reading →

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Deathbed confessions of a food snob

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

There are some things in life that aren’t worth the effort or the money they cost; lousy food is one thing that comes to mind… Food is necessary to sustain life, food costs money, food takes time and effort to … Continue reading →

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Honoring an Unsung Hero

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other night, I attended a retirement dinner for Command Sergeant Major Stephen D. Blake, and came away inspired by a man who should be a model for all of us. I will leave the recitation of his amazing career … Continue reading →

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A Mormon Wedding

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

I’ve just returned from a road trip out West to attend a Mormon wedding. OK, I guess maybe I should explain a bit… A family member got married last weekend.  He married a beautiful young lady who happens to be … Continue reading →

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The Road Ahed

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

As we begin a new year our life’s road stretches out before us.  Look ahead; what do you see? Like the picture you might see cold snow and ice for a piece, and then the thaw of spring out ahead… … Continue reading →

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Let’s Fix the Super Bowl!

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Don Merritt

I am a football fan, and I particularly enjoy College football, that is until we get around to the championship game; that’s when I start to wonder about things.  This year is different! After listening to the commentators on the … Continue reading →

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twas the night before Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Don Merritt

Well here we are, December 24… the day before Christmas… or as some call it illogically “Christmas Eve Day”.  (I can’t figure out how it could be “Eve” and “Day” at the same rime, but I digress…) When I was … Continue reading →

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Sounds of the Season

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Don Merritt

This one’s a little different for this blog… or is it? We are all about frames of reference here, and what greater frames of reference are there at Christmas time that the music of the season? Naturally, the birth of … Continue reading →

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Visions of Christmas Past

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Don Merritt

The Christmas season is upon us, and even I can’t put it off any longer! I thought that it might be fun to take a look at it from two different points of view, looking back and looking forward.  Today, … Continue reading →

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Appreciate What you Have

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Don Merritt

I heard a story once about a couple who were going to sell their house.  The Realtor asked them to write a description of the property for an advertisement, and it went something like this: Our living room has been … Continue reading →

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