Category Archives: interesting observations

I’m baffled.

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

I have always operated under the assumption that entertainment award television shows are a yearly event. I don’t know why I assume this to be true. But as f late, I’ve noticed something else. Is it just me or does … Continue reading →

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Another fact of life.

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

Getting older means undergoing the loss of friends and family members on a regular basis. I am learning, even though it’s hard, to accept death as a normal part of living and I wake up every morning pleased that I’m … Continue reading →

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a story of music.

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

This morning, Susie and I were listening to a classic rock and roll radio station when a song came on that I have heard occasionally in the past. I have no idea how long its been around but I’d like … Continue reading →

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Ringtones?? What ringtones?

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Last week’s column: Technology troubles Technologically speaking, it’s been a rough summer in the Grindstaff household. This really should not be a surprise, I suppose. Things are bound to happen when an old geezer like me who grew up in … Continue reading →

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Medical update.

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

My newspaper column last week concerned my recent surgery for cataracts. I did some research on the Intraocular lens before writing the piece but since I try to hold my columns under 900 words, I left out a lot of … Continue reading →

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A mother’s day tale.

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

I am cutting and pasting my column from last week for anyone who missed it in the newspaper. This was the original version which was about 400 words too many so what you’re seeeing here is not the same as … Continue reading →

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Priceless.

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

A few weeks ago, I wrote a column on drinking buttermilk and found out in the process that I kind of like the stuff, primarily because it soothes my innards when I get into the spicy foods. It also helps … Continue reading →

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Oh, great. Something else to look forward to.

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

I’m listening this morning too the Diane Rheems show while having my breakfast of ham, eggs and grits with a pat of butter. I’m also using a slice of whole grain toast that has been lathered over with my nieces … Continue reading →

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I wonder………

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Yesterday afternoon, I was sitting in the truck waiting on a light to change when what I thought was a stray eyelash drifted over my left eye. I brushed at the thing, thinking it would go away. It didn’t. A … Continue reading →

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I’m doing my part.

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Visiting Seattle, a city full of folks who want to protect the earth and it’s natural resources, just makes one want to live green and I’m not talking Kermit green here. I’m talkng environmental, healthy green. Everyrwhere I look, there’s … Continue reading →

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