Author Archives: Granger Meador
It Took Me 50 Years to Finish Pinocchio
It took me 50 years to finish reading Pinocchio. For decades, I blamed Walt Disney and Charles Folkard for that tardiness: Disney for the false impression his 1940 film gave of the book it animated, and Folkard for a book … Continue reading
Magazine Memories
January 2024 Magazines date back to the 1600s, with the use of the term itself being expanded to include printed periodicals in 1731 by Gentleman’s Magazine. That title reflected the earlier use of “magazine” for military stores and information…the publication … Continue reading
Parental Guidance Suggested
January 2024 Libraries have been at the forefront of recent culture wars. Much of the political posturing and consequent legislation appear to be performative, since many titles are readily available online through Books Unbanned and other initiatives. Personally, I’m all … Continue reading
Comic Influence
Comic books have had a significant influence on my life, even though I only owned a few dozen in my childhood and have only read a few as an adult. They have influenced what I saw on television and in … Continue reading
Return to Bromide Hill
December 20-22, 2023 | Photo Album Sulphur Springs Reservation was established in the Chickasaw Nation of Indian Territory in 1902, and it became Platt National Park in 1906. Its national park status was dependent on a deal made with the … Continue reading
Meador Manor 