Grandma's Gleanings
Words and Thoughts from Grandma
There arose a fierce, “tempestuous wind,” striking fear into those seasoned seamen and their passengers as they were “exceedingly tossed” by that powerful force. The “south wind blew softly,” and what had been an uneventful trip, a prison transfer of sorts, had now morphed into a nightmare. The sky was blackened by angry clouds, so …
There it was, that familiar cry in the night, the fruit of three older brothers and their incessant teasing. Any mention of the red coat at Winkle family gatherings always invokes memories of childhood shenanigans that originated with some mischievous boys. Here’s the back story. Our adopted daughter was welcomed into a home already populated …
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Take a moment and make a mental list. In your opinion, who are the three most popular, well-known, wealthiest, possibly even notorious, cultural icons in our world today? How did they reach that pinnacle of success? By righteous, godly living? Faithful preaching of the gospel? Do they live a life that glorifies God and …
Who would think that such an exquisite sound could be produced by two thin blades of cane held together by a thin metal tube? The oboe, a most challenging, yet distinct, member of the modern orchestra, is definitely near the top of my all-time favorite instrument list. But a crucial ingredient is needed before one …
We all have our morning rituals, sipping some coffee, watching the news, or starting our day off with a short stroll. I’m a creature of habit, so I usually start my day by feeding my flock of feral kitties who are meowing-LOUDLY-at the back door. I love walking out on the deck in the …
Just wanted to give you all an update on this blog project. I am completing day 280 today!!!! I can’t believe it, only 85 days to go! Over 150 of those devotions have been shared with you on this blog. As you know, this project has had as its goal the writing and compiling of …
My husband has never been a fan of your basic cat, but the torture of being married to an avid feline fancier is slowly chipping away at that cat-hating facade. When one of my strays birthed her kittens in our garage, it was all over for my poor hubby. Those soft purrs, affectionate leg …
We look forward to this quiet ritual every March, a subtle yet sure sign that winter is losing its grip and spring will soon blanket our neighborhood. Nestled on a winding country road, skirting the edges of Brush Creek, is our very own Heron Hotel. Herons are social birds, nesting in a well-established heronry, …
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So here’s a test of age for all of you. Do you remember green stamps? If you don’t, you have my deepest sympathy, because they were such great fun. Sperry and Hutchinson green stamps, aka S & H, were a line of trading stamps dating back to 1896, but reached the peak of popularity …
I have always loved dogs, often finding some wayward stray to welcome unannounced into my home, irritating not only my parents, but later in life, my husband. I then passed the gift of pooch rescue on to my son, who was always on the lookout for some sappy stray to re-home. Dogs are faithful …
Our young grandson shares his grandpa’s toy addiction, LEGO’s. He loves taking the instruction booklet, separating all the pieces, and meticulously constructing the finished product. As an occasional treat, grandpa and grandson will make a pilgrimage to the local LEGO store together, checking out all the newest designs and compiling a mental wish lists …
What a crazy culture we have created for ourselves! Young couples escape to a quiet restaurant for a well-deserved date, then spend the evening on their cell phones ignoring each other; teenagers meet for a day of fun and fellowship, but rarely take a time out from their phone addiction to talk to each …
I’m not much of a Civil War buff, but something caught my eye recently while researching one of the bloodiest battles of that ugly war, the Battle of Antietam. Major General George McClellan would be the commander with the charge over the Union forces as they battled General Lee and his Confederate army. I learned …