Personal Journeys with Gramma

Life adventures, inspiration and insight; shared in articles, advice, personal chats and pictures.

Keep It Simple

  In the 1950’s and 1960’s, the middle class of the USA blossomed. But in small towns the flush of success eventually proved to be temporary, as their economies were … Continue reading

April 29, 2026 · Leave a comment

Brave Old World

  Imagine you were among the first humans to see the North American continent, not yet knowing that it was, in fact, a continent. In sci-fi movies, you see forests … Continue reading

April 24, 2026 · Leave a comment

No Independent Thought

  When my husband and I were novice horse owners, we were taught that the only way to train a horse is to teach it “No Independent Thought.” A good … Continue reading

April 16, 2026 · Leave a comment

What Lies Beneath: SURPRISE!

  Long before the film TITANIC left viewers sobbing, we had all been schooled to know that what you see isn’t necessarily what you get. Quicksand, Rodents Of Unusual Size, … Continue reading

April 10, 2026 · Leave a comment

Are Bees Clever?

When the original film of PLANET OF THE APES was distributed, people smirked at the idea that primates could evolve to be as clever as we are. Those humans who … Continue reading

April 3, 2026 · Leave a comment

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