Author Archives: Granger Meador

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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.

The Trails at Devil’s Den & Crystal Bridges

Today was the first outing for my new compact superzoom camera, a Canon PowerShot SX 260 HS. I wanted to shoot some nice scenery I’d viewed before in a different season of the year, so I opted to drive three … Continue reading →

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Born To Die

My April 2012 Song of the Month I first heard of Lana del Rey, aka Elizabeth Grant, through a Boing Boing post which was making fun of her twirl on her awkward appearance on Saturday Night Live earlier this year. … Continue reading →

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Earth Day on the Elk River Trail

I could claim that I went hiking on the best trail in Kansas today because it was Earth Day. But I’ll admit that didn’t cross my mind when I decided to hike the eastern section of the Elk River Trail … Continue reading →

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Return to Winding Stair Mountain

A year ago I made a loop hike over Winding Stair Mountain off the Talimena Skyline Drive in the Ouachitas of southeastern Oklahoma, hiking a portion of the Old Military Road built in 1832 from Fort Towson to Fort Smith. … Continue reading →

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Sweet Sweet Dreams

My March 2012 Song of the Month I continue to post at the end of each month in 2012 my favorite of the new songs I acquired. My March song of the month is Sweet Sweet Dreams, a mash-up by DJ … Continue reading →

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