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.

EOL

So what does EOL mean to you? For me, EOL first means End of Line. That is thanks to my interest in computers and the 1982 movie Tron. The computer programs in it would end a conversation thusly: Back then, … Continue reading →

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Modernity aids the absent-minded

I am one of those people who tend to misplace items. I’ve donated countless umbrellas and clip-on sunglasses to the world at large, and I hesitate to estimate how often I go squinting around the house, nearsightedly trying to locate … Continue reading →

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Redwoods Trip VII: Medford and Out

June 8-10, 2024 | Photo Album Having enjoyed several walks in the redwoods, it was time to head back to Medford so that we could catch a flight back home. We packed out of Elk Meadow Cabins and began retracing … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Teacher Retirement

I was asked to share information about Teacher Retirement at our school district’s Leadership Day after the conclusion of the 2023-2024 academic year. My own retirement is a couple of years away, so I enjoyed doing some research about the … Continue reading →

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Tornado Damage Along the Pathfinder Parkway

Photo Album | GPS Track On May 6, 2024 a tornado dipped and destroyed along a 41 mile path across Osage and Washington counties. The cyclone ripped a pathway up to 1,700 feet wide, peaking at EF4 on the Enhanced … Continue reading →

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