Grandma's Gleanings
Words and Thoughts from Grandma
How do you frighten this new generation? Put them in a room with a rotary phone, an analog watch, and a television with no remote (add rabbit ears for fun). Then leave the directions for use in cursive. I giggled out loud when I read this humorous note pinned up in my doctor’s office. …
Yes, I had been bitten by the complacency bug. A year prior, I began noticing an issue with one of my toenails, which was terribly sore, swollen, and discolored. I tried a few home remedies, but the longer the issue continued, the laxer I became regarding finding a permanent solution. My natural soaks and …
Life is filled with those uncomfortable, unnerving occasions when we are forced to trust another person, even though we may not fully understand the process. My son-in-law is a classic case in point. He is one of those computer nerds, one of those lofty individuals who truly understands all that techno-gibberish. On a recent …
Anticipation was buzzing amidst our college-prep English class. Our high school teacher was tough, not only a stickler for correct grammar and creative thought, but also clever enough to expand the cultural appetite of her students. She was taking us to the theater! Most of us had no idea what to expect as we …
My elementary school experience consisted of a religious private school, well-known for its academic excellence and strict adherence to firm discipline (important plot note). While in the sixth grade, our teacher pulled double duty as the school principal and administrator, which in our young, terribly foolish minds, opened wide a door of opportunity for …
Tired of being stuck in the house? In need of a change of pace? Would a trip through the drive-thru window of my favorite chicken cookers lift your spirits? On Monday, April 20th, we will be choosing the name of one lucky winner of $20.00 in Chick-fil-a gift cards, and YOU could be that fortunate …
As I former high school music director, I had the privilege of selecting the performing music for our choirs and hand bell ensembles on a yearly basis. In the course of my final year of teaching, I was blessed with an extremely talented group of young musicians, students with many years of bell experience under …
Absolutely hilarious! Some of our grandchildren were visiting recently, taking the opportunity to get reacquainted with their cousins and to enjoy each other’s company. The shouts and giggles were a refreshing change for a couple accustomed to the stillness of an empty nest. The eldest granddaughter suggested that they all play a game of …
This popular game show first aired on July 12, 1976, and after four decades, was still available in syndication in 2019! Within the first year of its debut, the original version became the number one game show in daytime television, and this popular watch is still currently ranked in the top five game shows …