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Reflections 70 years after Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Don Merritt

Even though I was not alive on December 7, 1941, I have a memory of December 7… only it was 1991.  I can well remember that it was a cold and snowy Saturday, the 50th anniversary of the “Day of … Continue reading →

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Remembering Martin Van Buren

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Don Merritt

What? You don’t remember Van Buren…? He was America’s eighth president… Here’s his story from White House.gov: Only about 5 feet, 6 inches tall, but trim and erect, Martin Van Buren dressed fastidiously. His impeccable appearance belied his amiability–and his … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week: 11/23/11

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Don Merritt

  Quote of the Week This week’s quote is a humorous one from Mark Twain…   “Imagine, if you will, that I am an idiot. Then, imagine that I am also a Congressman. But, alas, I repeat myself.”   Mark … Continue reading →

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Sarah Hale: “Godmother of Thanksgiving”

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Don Merritt

To the modern person it may seem odd that Thanksgiving as an American holiday hasn’t always been there… After all, didn’t the Pilgrims start it back at the very beginning?  Didn’t George Washington proclaim it? The short answer is “yes” … Continue reading →

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Mr. Lincoln’s Proclamation

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Don Merritt

“The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, … Continue reading →

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quote of the week

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Don Merritt

    Quote of the Week   References are often made by reading or hearing famous quotes, and since this blog is about references that influence who we are and how we think I thought that a series of posts … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Don Merritt

Thanksgiving is coming up next week, and I thought I would jot down some thoughts on the subject. You see, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday… Of course it has a long history and tradition going back to the very beginning … 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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A Lesson from Penn State

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Don Merritt

The recent madness at Penn State University continues with more and more revelations and speculation.  Over the last 18 hours I’ve heard commentators call for a Congressional Investigation, the FBI and more strict regulations from whatever governmental source to ensure … Continue reading →

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Penn State Perspective

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Don Merritt

Like everyone else, I’ve been listening all week to story after story about the terrible Penn State sex scandal.  It is clearly one of the most disturbing quagmires that have come to light in many years.  The alleged child molestation … Continue reading →

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