Tag Archives: random

Excuse me, is there a problem?

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

I had the radio on most of yesterday, and since I got tired of listening to everyone crying about the latest Redskins defeat, I switched to a news station.  It seems that the big news of the day was that the … Continue reading →

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Why can’t I write about Halloween?

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Don Merritt

Maybe because I can’t make up my mind! As a kid, I liked it. As a parent, I compromised. Now, I am conflicted about it. Halloween has a very dark side to it, and there is a line which we … Continue reading →

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Today’s Picture Trip

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Don Merritt

This morning as I was finishing up my last post  (New Way of Thinking) I noticed that it was bright and sunny outside, so I decided to go into town and get some pictures for my 2 blogs.  I had … Continue reading →

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Interesting Afternoon

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

This afternoon I planned on going out to get some new pictures; where to go? I narrowed to venue down to Capitol Hill and the Mall or National Harbor.  In the end, I decided on National Harbor because I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Playing Tourist During the Shutdown

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

Originally posted on cathyjodc:
I awake this morning knowing that one more day of furlough at least and listening to the radio that Congress will go home for the weekend.  No end in sight and the OPM (Office of Personnel…

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Church “Retreat”

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Don Merritt

This weekend I am away at a church “retreat,” can you believe that? That I, of all people, would go to a “retreat?” Who came up with the idea that the church ever retreats? There is not a single word in … Continue reading →

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Mount Vernon: A Walk Through Time

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Don Merritt

A visit to Mount Vernon is a walk through time.  More than just an interesting historical site, it is set as it would have been back in George Washington’s time.  You don’t see the tall buildings of the big city … Continue reading →

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OK, I’ve had it!

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

I just written a post for tomorrow morning.  When I clicked the spell-check, I got a bunch of blue lines under the word s “ladies” and “lady”. I was curious, so I clicked the “Explain” button… Here’s what it says: … Continue reading →

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Here’s a strange…

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

…as the late Paul Harvey used to say. Yes, strange indeed!  So strange that I’m not sure where to run with this one.  I took this picture a couple of weeks ago with the intention of using it for a … Continue reading →

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Ranting Again!

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Don Merritt

Over the past couple of years I’ve noticed that more and more often people waiting on customers ask a bizarre question… or is it a statement… I’m not really sure what it is! Over the past few days, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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