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On the Ellipse – redux

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Don Merritt

Originally posted on November 21, 2013 A week ago, I had to walk across the Ellipse, which is a circular park between the White House and the Washington Monument. I had to walk here because the shorter routes to the … Continue reading →

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Mount Vernon: A Walk Through Time

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

I posted about a tree at the Mount Vernon Estate last week, and I thought I’d re-post this one which first appeared here in September of 2012… A visit to Mount Vernon is a walk through time.  More than just … Continue reading →

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A Nostalgic Morning: redux

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

I will soon be returning to Illinois after a few years in the Washington, DC area, and since I am about to leave here, I’ll let you in on the “secret” to seeing the sights of Washington. Oh yes, millions … Continue reading →

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Our Buddy the Rabbit

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Don Merritt

I originally posted this 13 years ago, and I thought I’d re-post it today just for fun… This little guy is my dog’s friend, you should see them play together… and this rabbit is no pet; he’s entirely wild! The … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom Festival- Redux

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

This was first posted on April 12, 2014 It’s been quite a while since I’ve done a post like this, and since this has been a week of intense posting here, I thought I do something a little different, if … Continue reading →

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Stepping Into the Past- Redux

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Don Merritt

I thought this Saturday might be a good time for a change of pace and a step back in time.  I came across this house the other day while visiting Easton, Maryland for the first time.  Located in the East … Continue reading →

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A Special Place

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Don Merritt

St. John’s Episcopal Church is located on Lafayette Square, Washington, DC. It has stood on this site since 1816, and every president from James Madison to Joe Biden has attended services here, thus it is sometimes called “Church of the Presidents.” … Continue reading →

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Saturday Farmers’ Market

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Don Merritt

Have you ever gone to a Farmers’ market on a Saturday morning?  It’s amazing how many people are up early to get out into the fresh air and buy fresh, local produce.  I went to one in Alexandria , VA … Continue reading →

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Fields, Dreams… and Joshua Trees

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Don Merritt

Most people, when they think of California, think of beaches, palm trees, famous bays, movie stars and glamor, and California has all of those things, but it also has a great deal more… desert for example.  90 miles from downtown … Continue reading →

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Where the guns fell silent

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Don Merritt

This was the home of Wilmer McLean and his family on that fateful in April of 1865. I had the opportunity to visit this home a few years back, and I thought I would share a little about my visit … Continue reading →

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