Author Archives: Granger Meador

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About Granger Meador

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

Instant Gratification

Every so often those of us who grew up in the analog era are struck by our new era of instant gratification thanks to digital technology and the internet. It is mind-boggling how much information, of good quality, is at … Continue reading

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July Jinks 2011 Roundup

Here’s the roundup from my recent escape from the heat of the Oklahoma summer, fleeing to northwestern New Mexico and southwestern Colorado for July Jinks 2011: Day 1: Across the High Plains Day 2: Strolling Around Santa Fe Day 3: … Continue reading

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July Jinks Day 10: Shiprock & Desert Storm

My last morning in Durango began late, with me missing the motel’s continental breakfast window. So I drove over to another diner, called Oscar’s, where the single pancake I ordered literally filled the plate. I don’t see the appeal of … Continue reading

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July Jinks Day 9: Climbing the Mountain of Souls

I awoke after a very late night of blogging after only 4.5 hours of sleep. I still had time to grab a continental breakfast at the hotel before the breakfast room closed, and then spent over an hour wrapping up … Continue reading

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July Jinks Day 8: San Juan Skyway

I slept in after another very late night of photo editing and blogging, missing the continental breakfast window at the motel. Yelp led me downtown to the Durango Diner, a classic greasy spoon. Then I hit the road for the … Continue reading

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