Tag Archives: thoughts

A Big Thank You!

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

I would like to thank Kate Bortell whose blog is called Serious Thoughts Taken not so Seriously for nominating me for the Versatile  Blogger Award.  Kate, I appreciate the thought very much and offer my thanks. I really enjoy Kate’s blog because … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Reflections

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

Thanksgiving has been a central idea in American history and culture, even before there was an America.  Of course all Americans have learned about the first Thanksgiving back in 1621 with the Pilgrims and the Indians, but there’s much more … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Holiday

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

I recall one time when I was 10 or 11, my grandmother remarked that Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday; I thought she must be crazy!  You don’t get presents for Thanksgiving! Like most American kids, my favorite was Christmas and … Continue reading →

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Stop and Think!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Don Merritt

Last week I heard someone ask this question: How can God allow people to drive drunk and crash into innocent people? A few days later, I heard someone on a radio interview saying that they can’t allow themselves to accept … Continue reading →

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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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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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Words are funny things

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Don Merritt

If you are a frequent visitor here, you may have noticed that from time to time I go off on a rant about a word or word usage.  Now you must understand that when I do this, I usually have … Continue reading →

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Shame

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Don Merritt

Like many of you, I’ve been noting the progress of this “Government Shutdown” story as it unfolds, and all I can say is, “Shame!” I realize that “Obama care” is highly controversial and that even many of those who favor … Continue reading →

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