Category Archives: History

National Poetry Month – Day 12: Hungary

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Jan Morrill

For Day 12 of National Poetry Month, I want to recognize and celebrate Hungary’s election and the defeat of Viktor Orbán. We cruised the Danube for Christmas market last November. The embarked in Budapest and were lucky to spend two … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month – Day 10: Splashdown

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Day 10 of National Poetry Month! I’m celebrating by writing a haiku each day in April, and I’d love for you to join me! Simply share your haiku in the comments. For each haiku you share, I’ll enter … Continue reading →

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Tuscany: Day (I’ve Lost Count)

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Jan Morrill

This must be Day 6 or 7. The facts that I’ve lost count and have not had time to blog demonstrates the fullness and richness of the days I’ve spent in Tuscany. Remember back on Day 1, I talked about … Continue reading →

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My (Imaginary) Conversation with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Jan Morrill

“The mortality rate is so low, do we have to shut down the whole country for this? I think we can get back to work.”                               … Continue reading →

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Where Were You the Day We Ran Out of Toilet Paper?

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Jan Morrill

I didn’t title this post to be clever or funny. After all, there are far greater worries today than running out of toilet paper. But it does seem to provide one of many visual representations of where we find ourselves … Continue reading →

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Inhumanity

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Jan Morrill

I don’t care if you’re a Republican or a Democrat. If you’re a Trump supporter or not. I don’t care what you think about immigration reform, or whether you believe in God or are an atheist. If you’re a human … Continue reading →

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Origami Cranes and Hiroshima

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Jan Morrill

In remembrance of the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, I am reblogging a post from March, 2012 and including an excerpt from The Red Kimono. In this scene, Sachi is wondering about the impact of the bomb.     … Continue reading →

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A Way to Honor

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Jan Morrill

Yesterday, I had the honor of interviewing the husband of my friend, Pamela Foster. Jack Jones is a former Marine who fought in Vietnam–a wounded warrior. And Pamela is his wounded warrior wife. I’m working on an essay based on … Continue reading →

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Next Big Thing Blogfest

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Jan Morrill

My friend and mentor, Velda Brotherton, recently invited me to participate in the Next Big Thing blogfest series. She sent me the questions listed below, which she answered in her post dated November 26. You can find Velda’s answers (and … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Jan Morrill

There are many things I remember about that September morning. The cool, crisp air. The beautiful blue sky. I had just arrived at work later than I’d intended after dropping my kids off at school and flipped on the radio … Continue reading →

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