Grandma's Gleanings
Words and Thoughts from Grandma
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 …
There was a crooked man…He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse; And they all lived together in a crooked little house. That about sums it up for us, except for the fact that we have four crooked cats that we didn’t buy, our fair share of uninvited crooked mice, but we …
All high schools have their mascots, and ours was no exception. We were the mighty panthers, named for that elusive and powerful member of the cat family, among the strongest climbers and largest felines in the world. Panthers are incredibly fearless and aggressive, a solitary animal that is fiercely territorial in nature. Yes, that …
I just love when God picks the least-likely character in human eyes and uses that person as His spokesman. So it is with this blunt, plainspoken, and un-intimidated farmer from Tekoa. He was not a prophet, or even the son of a prophet, but merely a common herdsman, a sycamore-fig-farmer from an insignificant village …
Early in the history of agriculture, farmers would generally divide their land into two halves. One half would be sown with crops, the other half of the property would remain uncultivated, or fallow. This pattern would alternate, giving the land a year to rest. Even Scripture provided for a soil rest, “But the seventh …
From all outward appearance, that mighty oak tree looked full, healthy, and vibrant, but on the inside, an unseen killer lurked. Deep within that oak, a fungal disease had spread unnoticed for years, and as a result, the center of the trunk and the larger branches had gradually suffered a process of decay. Known …
Is it just me? Have I fallen victim to old-age syndrome, or does everyone share my frustration? Have you noticed lately that you cannot call ANYONE without enduring that helpful (?) prerecorded call-menu jazz before you are granted that high honor of speaking to another human being? I despise that irritating recorded voice, complete …
I’m pleased to announce that our next blog giveaway is slated for Monday, April 20, at 8:00 pm. At that time we will be awarding $20.00 in chick-fil-a gift cards to one lucky winner. Hopefully we will be able to go and eat out by then, but if not, there is still drive thru! Stay …
Some days I find myself at a loss for words, literally. As a lingering side-effect of my struggle with Lyme disease a few years ago, I sometimes lose words. They are generally common, uncomplicated words, but suddenly, without warning, they are gone, wiped from my memory banks like an eraser sweeping across a chalkboard. …