Tag Archives: old folks

Mother’s Day, 2013

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

Ten years ago, I wrote a Mother’s Day column. When I wrote it, my brother and sister were alive to enjoy what I had to say. Today, I’ve pulled the column out of my archives but now I’m the only … Continue reading →

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Where’s Heloise when you need her??

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

Yesterday afternoon, my wife, Susie, made a pot of coffee using a package of some stuff we got for Christmas. The package contained Raspberry Chocolate coffee. I am not a big fan of flavored coffee, having been raised in a … 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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You’re not in High School anymore. Why are you doin that??

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

I heard that sentence from a friend of mine when I told him I was going to a High School Alumni dinner in my hometown. It bothered me a little because I love going to those things and swapping lies. … Continue reading →

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Aww, what the hell??

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

A couple of weeks ago, I read a critique on someone’s blog. I don’t remember the name of the blog or the person who wrote the critique but I did remember this from the critique: “All this guy does is … 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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my, how times have changed.

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

fifty years ago, I would never be caught in public wearing a funny hat. Now here I am wearing this one as well as my old people cataract surgery sunglasses. Grandpas will do some dumb things. I honestly don’t know … Continue reading →

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A tasty treat.

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

Our granddaughter, ten year old Riley Marie, is now spending her days with us while her parents are toiling away the work day. She is becoming quite the cook and this morning, insisted on making omelets for all of us. … Continue reading →

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What’s a fellow to do???

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I were invited on separate occasions to some very nice homes for get togethers with friends on one evening and relatives the next. The homes are beautiful and impeccably furnished and the … Continue reading →

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