Monthly Archives: September 2014

There I was…My Head Mashed against the Canopy

Posted on September 28, 2014 by merlinjr01

In each of the “There I Was…” essays, it is usually necessary to spend a few words providing some technical background to explain what happened and why. This flight also involves the T-37 described in “There I was…My First Jet … Continue reading →

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Where is a “Cedar” not a “Cedar” — In Cedars of Lebanon State Park

Posted on September 25, 2014 by merlinjr01

What’s in a Name? When is a “cedar” not a “cedar”? When we checked in at the campground office at Cedars of Lebanon campground, I asked our host, “What is the one thing we should make sure we see while … Continue reading →

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There I was… My First Jet Flight

Posted on September 16, 2014 by merlinjr01

In November of 1969 I went off to U.S. Air Force Officer Training School or OTS, a twelve-week school to learn to march, wear a uniform, and how and whom to salute (there were military academics, too). In February 1970, … Continue reading →

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There I Was…

Posted on September 11, 2014 by merlinjr01

There is one aspect of my experience that has been mentioned only in passing that was very important to me, but more importantly, generated some pretty good stories. I am adding a new category called “There I was…” that will … Continue reading →

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Campers, Politics, and Farm Life Rank High in Renaissance Musings Top Ten Postings

Posted on September 7, 2014 by merlinjr01

Just did a quick analysis of hits on my blog postings—the initial intent was to see what appeared to be the most read topic to guide future blogs. I confess I was somewhat surprised. The following top ten blogs (or … Continue reading →

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Early Mornings – A Special Morning Canvas (c. 1954)

Posted on September 4, 2014 by merlinjr01

Since my earliest childhood, I have enjoyed something about each morning. Perhaps I was influenced by my father. Living on a farm meant—for him, and therefore me, too—having to start at sunrise to complete all of the tasks demanded to … Continue reading →

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