Author Archives: Granger Meador
Junebug Day 1: The Rim of the Volcano
June 14, 2012 Each summer I take a vacation in a cooler clime to escape the dreadful summer in Joklahoma for awhile. This summer’s escape came unusually early for two reasons. First, the contract bargaining, which I lead for our … Continue reading
Summer Fiction
June 9, 2012 Beneath the patio parasol, in the rising warmth of the sunny Saturday morning, I read terse mental dispatches from a female spy of the future, working undercover by the Mediterranean Sea as told in 47 boxes. The shimmering leaves in … Continue reading
An Afternoon at Osage Hills
June 2, 2012 The second Saturday of my summer break sustained cooler weather which attracted me back to Osage Hills State Park for a long walk. I turned in at the bike trails area, surprised to see ribbons and signs … Continue reading
Art and Commerce in Bentonville
June 1, 2012 In late April I first visited the new Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. But that was a hiking trip and I stayed outside, walking the 4.5 miles of trails on the grounds, saving … Continue reading
Starting Summer in Redbud Valley
May 30, 2012 One of the prettiest walks in the Tulsa metro area is Redbud Valley, an oasis along Bird Creek northeast of Tulsa, just east across the Rogers county line. Its surroundings are much more functional than scenic: to … Continue reading
Meador Manor 