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.

Fall Break 2012, Day 2: Pinnacle Mountain

October 19, 2012 The second day of Fall Break I awoke in Maumelle after a rough night of heartburn, feeling a tad queasy at breakfast. I suspected the pizza I’d had the previous night did not agree with me and … Continue reading

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Fall Break 2012, Day 1: The Old Mill

On my first day of Fall Break 2012 I drove to Little Rock, Arkansas for a few days of vacation. The only photogenic stop was in North Little Rock at The Old Mill in Pugh’s Memorial Park. The Old Mill’s … Continue reading

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Ode to Joy: The Spark of the Gods

I believe in miracles, or at least in miracles of human achievement against the greatest odds. I invite you to invest the time to contemplate the following miracle: There are many great human achievements on display in that wonderful 1960s … Continue reading

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The Kindle Paperwhite

This month I received my Kindle Paperwhite e-reader, the fourth Kindle I’ve owned and the best thus far. I love the “electronic ink” screens since they are easier on my eyes for extended reading than the backlit displays on my … Continue reading

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October in the Osage Hills

October 8, 2012 With highs only in the 50s, I was bound to be lured out on the trails this past weekend. I had some advance work to do in preparation of an inservice day next week, since I’ll be … Continue reading

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