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Too Cold to Snow

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Don Merritt

The weekend that has just passed was an interesting one around here, interesting at least as far as the weather goes. You see, it was supposed to snow, but it barely managed a dusting. Friday was warm, relatively speaking, with … Continue reading →

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A Nostalgic Morning

Posted on July 27, 2015 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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Chasing Trains

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

I told you last week that we were going off for a little adventure, and now I will tell you about it; we went off chasing trains. Of course this isn’t the sort of thing that She Who Must Be … Continue reading →

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Where the guns fell silent

Posted on June 6, 2015 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 couple of weeks back, and I thought I would share a little about my … Continue reading →

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Sunday at the White House

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

Last week, as I was sitting in front of my computer wondering why I couldn’t get an internet connection, I started thinking about how glad I will be to get out of here; I will be glad when I can … Continue reading →

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Fields, Dreams… and Joshua Trees

Posted on September 18, 2014 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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An Ox Named Jake

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Don Merritt

Last week while at Mount Vernon, I followed the path out of the woods an came upon George Washington’s Experimental Farm down on the Potomac shore. As I was walking along looking for possible photos, I came upon an intriguing … Continue reading →

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A Saturday Morning Walk

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

From East to West and Back Again This morning dawned bright, clear and beautiful in Rock Island, Illinois.  The air was surprisingly cool and dry with a slight breeze and barely a cloud in the sky.  I thought today would … Continue reading →

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Our Buddy the Rabbit

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

  I originally posted this 2 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! … Continue reading →

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Photos of the Week, May 27, 2014

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

Several weeks back while walking on the National Mall I heard a loud noise coming up behind me nd turned just in time to see a helicopter zip past me headed in the direction of the White House. It was … Continue reading →

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