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Quote of the Week

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Were we directed from Washington when to sow, and when to reap, we should soon want bread.” Thomas Jefferson,

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Shopping Frenzy

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

Saturday is shopping day at my house; my favorite. Now in truth, going to the market is necessary; kind of a necessary evil. After all, we do need provisions and supplies, and going to the store is how you get them … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

“The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery. “ Winston Churchill

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Why are these men smiling???

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

Today’s post is just for fun… So, why are these guys all smiling? I have a theory! It is said that Mr. Nixon was a legendary poker player. When he came home from World War II, he financed a car, a … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Ronald Reagan!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

Well you guessed it, today is Mr. Reagan’s birthday… I hardly know where to start with this one; I realize that Reagan remains a controversial figure today, but this isn’t a political blog as a rule, so I’ll let others … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

This one is interesting in light of recent events… “…the opinion which gives to the judges the right to decide what laws are constitutional and what not, not only for themselves in their own sphere of action but for … Continue reading →

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NASA Releases New Image of Earth

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Don Merritt

I thought I’d share a new image of God’s wonderous creation with you. It’s a new high-resolution image recently released by NASA, their article is re-posted below: NPP’s ‘Blue Marble’ January 25, 2012 A ‘Blue Marble’ image of the Earth … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Socialism in general has a record of failure so blatant that only an intellectual could ignore or evade it.” Thomas Sowell

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Study the Constitution. Let it be preached from the pulpit, proclaimed in legislatures, and enforced in courts of justice.” — Abraham Lincoln What a shocking thought!

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A Random Thought

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

Well, Happy Saturday! I thought that I would do something entirely different today, and run with a quote from C.S. Lewis who is one of the foremost Christian theologians of the 20th century. Here, Lewis expresses his thoughts about those … Continue reading →