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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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Quote of the Week

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Don Merritt

“The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.” Herbert Spencer Isn’t it fun to read remarks made by intelligent people who were lucky enough to be able to speak before … 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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It’s October 31st: Happy…

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Don Merritt

Nevada Day! OK, but everybody thinks of Halloween, can’t we try a little change of pace once in a while? On October 31, 1864 President Lincoln signed the Bill making Nevada a state. Since this happened during the Civil War,Nevada … Continue reading →

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A Trip into the Past: 1936

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Don Merritt

A week or so ago, we visited 1961; 50 years ago. Let’s go back another 25 years to 1936. While 1961 was a different world from the one we live in today, 1936 was even more different, in fact, the … Continue reading →