Author Archives: Granger Meador

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.

Fluffy Catnapping 2004

Posted on January 27, 2007 by Granger Meador

Posted by popular demand. Some students in 2004 catnapped Fluffy and decided to re-enact some examples from class – with the help of some stunt doubles, thank heavens! There is another video from 1998 I’ll have to convert and post … Continue reading →

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A World Without Friction

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Granger Meador

Mu (the coefficient of friction) is our friend. Witness what happens at a Portland, Oregon intersection when our friend leaves on winter vacation.

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A Pink Martini for Rita

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Granger Meador

China Forbes and the rest of the Pink Martini group offer up a simply wonderful rendition of Amado Mio, the song written originally for Rita Hayworth’s Gilda. Since Rita was overdubbed in the movie, why not overdub her again with … Continue reading →