Tag Archives: culture

Mob Rule and the Destruction of History

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Don Merritt

Reader Advisory: This is an Opinion Piece that expresses the view of its author. If you are likely to be upset by a view of recent events that may differ from your own, please stop reading now, and we’ll see … Continue reading →

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Reflections from Tuesday

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Don Merritt

Tuesday in Thanksgiving week is all about house cleaning; I’m sorry, but I don’t have any tales to tell about that, nothing to chuckle about, nothing to report other than mission accomplished. I can assure you that there is nothing … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day… again!

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Don Merritt

Christmas has its Scrooge… Valentine’s Day has me! Yes, I admit it, I’m not a fan…  It isn’t that I have a problem with the idea of a special day to tell your spouse or sweetheart that you care and … Continue reading →

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#6: Well I Did It

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

I couldn’t believe this one was so high, but here is #6 from March 29, 2014.   I went and saw the movie Noah… She Who Must be Obeyed received some free passes to the movies from her boss at Christmas … Continue reading →

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The Right, the Wrong, and the Radioactive

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

Over the past couple of weeks, I have noticed the firestorm over the Duck Dynasty Program, and those of you who are frequent readers here (bless you!) may have noticed that up until now, I have been silent on this issue. … Continue reading →

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What to do with Christmas?

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Don Merritt

Now that we have entered into December, Christmas is fast approaching; what do we do with it?  After all, there is very little likelihood that Jesus was born on December 25.  In fact, it is much more likely that He … 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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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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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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