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About Granger Meador

I am retired from employment and enjoy reading, technology, day hikes, art museums, and photography. My wife Wendy works in the Bartlesville Public Schools in northeast Oklahoma, but this blog is outside the scope of any employment.

Fall Break 2012, Days 3 & 4: Little Rock & Mount Magazine

October 20, 2012 For much of my third day of Fall Break I was confined to my hotel room, struggling through some gastroenteritis. But things had calmed down enough by 2 p.m. for me to venture out. I did not … Continue reading →

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Fall Break 2012, Day 2: Pinnacle Mountain

October 19, 2012 The second day of Fall Break I awoke in Maumelle after a rough night of heartburn, feeling a tad queasy at breakfast. I suspected the pizza I’d had the previous night did not agree with me and … Continue reading →

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Fall Break 2012, Day 1: The Old Mill

On my first day of Fall Break 2012 I drove to Little Rock, Arkansas for a few days of vacation. The only photogenic stop was in North Little Rock at The Old Mill in Pugh’s Memorial Park. The Old Mill’s … Continue reading →

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Ode to Joy: The Spark of the Gods

I believe in miracles, or at least in miracles of human achievement against the greatest odds. I invite you to invest the time to contemplate the following miracle: There are many great human achievements on display in that wonderful 1960s … Continue reading →

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The Kindle Paperwhite

This month I received my Kindle Paperwhite e-reader, the fourth Kindle I’ve owned and the best thus far. I love the “electronic ink” screens since they are easier on my eyes for extended reading than the backlit displays on my … Continue reading →

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