Grandma's Gleanings
Words and Thoughts from Grandma
Who doesn’t love a mystery, right? As I was preparing a reminder for Snoopy’s Sweetheart Spectacular coming your way on Monday, February 17th, at 8:00 pm, I considered the fact that on February 16th, we will officially pass the half-year mark for our blog, post number one hundred eighty-three! To celebrate the occasion, I have …
Ugh, ready or not, here it comes! Not ANOTHER birthday. Of course, not everyone approaches a birthday with such disdain. For young tots, it is a joyous occasion, filled with balloons, presents, cake, and ice cream, all combining to push the calmest of toddlers into hyper-drive as they bask in the center of attention. Time leisurely …
Ugh, it’s the dreaded curse common among adolescents who are crossing that monumental threshold from childhood to adulthood. One moment they are carefree children, playing silly games in the backyard, the next moment, by God’s incredible design, that complex body that He created begins a remarkable change. One not-so-pleasant byproduct of those changes contributes to …
I have lived long enough, survived enough children and grandchildren, to recognize a good toy when I see one, and this was a GOOD toy. Purchased for our own little boys many years ago, this toy currently resides in a storage box in our basement, still available to entertain children with its simplicity. Domino …
For weeks we had been forced to jump through the unending hoops of government regulations and red tape. We were purchasing our first home through a Pennsylvania bond agreement made popular in the 1980’s, created to assist first-time home owners. Goodness, there were a LOT of hoops! Like anything government-related, we were bombarded with a …
Wow, has anyone ever seen anything like this before? This bald man must have completely lost his mind, loosened any grasp he had on reality. We have suffered drought for years and now we finally have some rain; why in the world would anyone destroy their farming equipment, their livelihood? And thus, the curtain is …
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Sounds good, doesn’t it? If only it were that easy. Truth be told, when times get tough, the human response is generally to RETREAT, to look back longingly as we seek out smoother roads and easier paths! When Israel was miraculously led out of the …
The putting together of light, or photosynthesis, is a wondrous process! Leaves are nature’s food factories, taking in water via tree roots, absorbing a gas called carbon dioxide from the air, adding in sunshine and the chemical chlorophyll, and through a wonder of God’s creative process, produces oxygen to sustain life for us, and glucose, …
Could you use an extra $20.00 to spend at Walmart, on anything you want? If so, be a part of our February Snoopy Sweetheart Spectacular. If your name is chosen on Monday, February 17, at 8:00 pm, the card is yours. Sorry, Snoopy can’t do anything to help you get through Walmart’s crowded aisles, jammed …
In plant terminology, thorns, spines, and prickles are defined as hard, rigid extensions of leaves, roots, stems, or buds with sharp, stiff ends. In simple laymen terms, they are the stupid, pointy thingies that make our fingers bleed. These thorns have one predominant function, they serve as a physical defense for the plant, deterring animals …
It was a first-of-its-kind campaign, ambitious and innovative, and highly successful! Huddled in a conference room in Sydney, Australia, a handful of executives would present a concept for Coke’s summer sales campaign, an idea that would make headlines and capture a country’s attention. Project Connect, later known as Share-a-Coke, swapped out the traditional Coke …
It is a tried-and-true yard classic, well-known for its hardiness, versatility, and beauty, and although most varieties lack a showy flower, the colorful, vibrant foliage more than compensates for that. Barberries are stunning in color, low in maintenance, and uniform in their growth pattern, but this lovely traditional plant has one glaring drawback. A barberry …
From the earliest days of childhood, I was fortunate enough to glean this honorable virtue from my parents, my early classroom teachers, and those who were a part of my small hometown: devoted love; vigorous support and defense of one’s country; national loyalty; in a word, patriotism. I was taught to honor her flag and …
That famous Beagle, Snoopy, is pleased to announce our February blog promotional. On Monday, February 17, at 8:00 pm, that cute pup could be coming your way, and with him a $20.00 Walmart shopping spree. Thanks for reading and sharing this blog. Please encourage your friends to be a part of our morning devotions. We …
T minus one hour until our Dairy Queen Blizzard Bonanza Giveaway!!!