GrampaDanPhD

All That Is Glorious Around Us is not, for me, these grand vistas, sublime peaks, mist-filled overlooks, towering clouds, but doing errands on a day of driving rain, staying dry inside the silver skin of the car, 160,000 miles, still running just fine. by Barbara Crooker

When I got to IU and the band, it was 11 years after the Rose Bowl trip and loss to OJs USC. I had hear about it for years at alumni band. Now, these are the good old days- the last time we won against UM at the Big House was 1967.

As close to a perfect poem as I've ever read. I once wrote Linda Pastan a fan letter, and she said, "Every time I get a kind letter like yours it shocks me- It never occurs to me that anyone's out there reading these things I write..."

Do you think he knows his name is Miles Davis is Kind of Blue?

The universal yearbook quote from my coach.

The locust trees hit the worst case scenario. Big wind rain and loaded with seeds.

The literal calm before the storm. Opelika AL. Rain tomorrow. And wind. And the locust trees with their weak limbs heavy with seed in the backyard. But for now...

Okay, if you're having a less than optimal day. I give you: Messr. Tyminski, McCoury, and Martin and the etherial Alison Brown. Old Town Road. I shit you not. youtu.be/a_GCX5IoCds?...

If you happen to see photos or video of this rally, you will see me. I'll be four empty seats.

From Reddit: Whichever brethren or sistren is responsible for this, I want you on that wall, I need you on that wall.

My mother turned me into a feminist with her example. The piles of Ms. magazines around our 70s living room didn't hurt. I remember the first mail to her that came with "Ms." instead of "Mrs." in the address and how excited she was. My whole life has been guided and made better by strong women.

It turns out that if you an apple and Milk Duds at the same time it's 78% of a caramel apple with 8% effort. Follow for more labor-saving tips.

I wrote this 35 years ago today. No one who has ever lived has been given a greater gift than my children have been to me.

I shit you not. I just screen-shotted this from my local Marketplace.

I just lost my 88 year old mother last week. She was still living by herself- got her RN at 16, her BSN at 47, and her MSN at 63.

Today's the 11th anniversary of my wife's last chemo treatment.

Advice

Take five minutes and be happy. Watch this. youtu.be/RCisGFYDrKQ?...

What book would you give to a senior graduating from college?

If you're a teacher, this is a must watch. If you love Billy Strings, this is a must watch. If you're from Michigan...you get it...fascinating interview. youtu.be/mlzuPGQNahc?...

Made the promise when the achilles was reattached on January 20th that the first day I was cleared by the doctor to get rid of the walking boot I would. Well friends, that day is today.

Watch this. Best headphones/IEMs you got. Be happy.

It's a good thing that I'm not a star You don't know how lucky you are Though my record may say it No one will play it 'Cause sad songs and waltzes Aren't selling this year. -Willie

Goldens and granddaughters. Perfect.

Sara Watkins is this generation's Holly Near who was that generation's Ronnie Gilbert. Fight me.

First he got my heart. Then he got my LazyBoy.

Can anyone recommend good cooperative PS5 games for say kids 7-11? Asking for a friend (with incoming granddaughters)

The Great Zac Brown (and the great Marcus King) youtu.be/fVHk5rO3Lgo?...

"Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peace makers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” Hermann Göring

"I touch the future. I teach." - Christa McAuliffe. RIP, January 28, 1986.

A hall of famer in all of the most important categories. Thanks Bob.