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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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Standing Tall

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Don Merritt

Boy oh boy… I’ve been listening to the news again today, why do i continue to do this to myself? What really happened in Libya? Why are California’s employment stats not in the unemployment report this week? What really happened … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged attitude, Christian, Christianity, culture, encouragement, hope, inspiration, Jesus, life, perspective, photos | 1 Comment

Quote of the Week

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

“To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men.” Abraham Lincoln

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Quote of the Week

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

I’m not sure exactly who said this first, but I sure like the quote… A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.

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Quote of the Week

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Don Merritt

“For peace of mind, we need to resign as general manager of the universe.” Larry Eisenberg

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Quote of the Week

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

“I didn’t attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.” -Mark Twain

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Quote of the Week

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill

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Quote of the Week

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

“You can do more than pray, after you have prayed, but you cannot do more than pray until you have prayed.” John Bunyan

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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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Crazy Dogs, Fireworks and Insomnia

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

Never be fooled by an innocent little face, this dog is a madman! …and I must add that cute only goes so far! Over the past several nights, people in the area have been testing out their fourth of July … Continue reading →