Category Archives: children

The Pledge of Allegiance – Part 1: History

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Jan Morrill

During a recent trip to visit my daughter and her family, my granddaughter, Penelope, was excited to show me that she’d learned The Pledge of Allegiance. As I watched and listened, I wondered how long it had been since I … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month – Day 23: Monkey

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Jan Morrill

I used to love playing on swing sets — even hanging upside down. Though I still occasionally swing beside my grandchildren, I can’t tell you the last time I hung upside down. But I can tell you if I were … Continue reading →

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God Winked

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Jan Morrill

Wednesday before Thanksgiving, I drove to the airport to pick up my daughter, my mind racing with a frenetic “To-Do” list for the coming days: 1) Pick up last minute, forgotten items at the grocery store. (I did this about four … Continue reading →