Macon Telegraph: Ed Grisamore http://www.macon.com/194/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Macon Telegraph en-us Copyright 2009 Macon Telegraph Ed Grisamore 60 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:51:50 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@macon.com Patriotic tree awaits son’s return http://www.macon.com/194/story/768537.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/768537.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:51 EDT The Christmas tree is at the top of the stairs, near a window overlooking the front yard. Old Glory of old: 93-year-old midstate veteran still has flag he made at age 15 http://www.macon.com/194/story/767016.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/767016.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:31 EDT IVEY — Every Wednesday, while his wife is at the beauty parlor, DuPree Blankenship pays a visit to his longtime friend, Byron McCook. Muddy comes out of the swamp http://www.macon.com/194/story/764796.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/764796.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:43 EDT When someone sent me a YouTube video called “Is There a Swamp Ape in Macon, Ga.?” a few weeks ago, I must admit I got a little freaked out. The power of pinwheels http://www.macon.com/194/story/762486.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/762486.html Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:49 EDT The pinwheels seem to find a breeze, even when there is none to be found. Variety is the spice of life for Paul Harpin http://www.macon.com/194/story/761689.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/761689.html Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:22 EDT When his hands aren’t busy rolling crepes or stuffing quiche, Paul Harpin might be tempted to take his thumb and fingers and pinch himself. Roll over, Beethoven http://www.macon.com/194/story/759872.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/759872.html Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:18 EDT Ernie McDaniel always wanted to play the guitar. He had about a million songs filed in his head and heart. He just had to figure out how to get them to his fingers. When the shoe melts before reception, the toe must go on http://www.macon.com/194/story/757477.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/757477.html Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:37 EDT Beth Yancey had a meltdown Saturday. Good to the last drop http://www.macon.com/194/story/755243.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/755243.html Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:45 EDT There’s an old American Indian saying that once you drink the water here you’ll never leave. The Ocmulgee River is supposed to have a magical, mystical hold on us. Not your average Papa Joe http://www.macon.com/194/story/754625.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/754625.html Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:59 EDT There are many days when Papa Joe Bullard practically meets himself coming and going on the road. No more filling up on old times as gas station closes http://www.macon.com/194/story/752977.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/752977.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:42 EDT RHINE — Head-over-meals in love http://www.macon.com/194/story/750577.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/750577.html Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:21 EDT WARNER ROBINS — Don and Ann Hetzner celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary Saturday night. ‘Crisco Kid’ does his homework http://www.macon.com/194/story/748278.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/748278.html Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:13 EDT Every time I pass the big house at 619 College St., my mouth starts to water. Words can now move mountains http://www.macon.com/194/story/747510.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/747510.html Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:58 EDT I have attended many graduations in my lifetime. A Macon wedding tradition with "star" power http://www.macon.com/194/story/745546.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/745546.html Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:57 EDT In many ways, it will be just like any other June wedding. Honesty shows up at yard sale http://www.macon.com/194/story/743198.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/743198.html Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:24 EDT CENTERVILLE — His ears were ‘trained’ http://www.macon.com/194/story/740799.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/740799.html Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:27 EDT Editor’s note: Ed Grisamore is out of the office. His regular column will resume Wednesday. This column first appeared on Jan. 10, 2003. Benny Scott died in January 2005. Canova lives on in adopted ‘hometown’ http://www.macon.com/194/story/740049.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/740049.html Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:31 EDT Editor’s Note: Ed Grisamore is out of the office this week. This column first appeared on Feb. 22, 2004. Thanks, Dad, and pass the shovel http://www.macon.com/194/story/738184.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/738184.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:27 EDT Editor’s Note: Ed Grisamore is out of the office this week. This column first appeared on Father’s Day, June 20, 1999. (Grisamore’s father died in November 2006.) Happy trails all the way http://www.macon.com/194/story/735666.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/735666.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:55 EDT EDITOR’S NOTE: Ed Grisamore is out of the office this week. This column first appeared on May 30, 2001. Gene Espy’s book, “The Trail of My Life” was published in December 2008. The ‘home before dark’ reunion http://www.macon.com/194/story/733345.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/733345.html Sun, 31 May 2009 22:44 EDT Fifty years and 50 pounds ago, they might have danced the night away to Fats Domino and Little Richard. Med student offers hope to young patient http://www.macon.com/194/story/732579.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/732579.html Sun, 31 May 2009 07:32 EDT Seth Gregory has a few more semesters left at Mercer University’s medical school before he earns the right to have “Dr.” in front of his name. 100 years of buttermilk biscuits http://www.macon.com/194/story/730720.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/730720.html Thu, 28 May 2009 22:03 EDT WARNER ROBINS — Bottles providing ‘current’ event http://www.macon.com/194/story/728182.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/728182.html Tue, 26 May 2009 22:17 EDT We live in amazing times. A time to reflect and remember http://www.macon.com/194/story/726368.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/726368.html Sun, 24 May 2009 22:06 EDT Today is a day of remembrance. But it is especially meaningful for folks like Macon’s Bill Sutton, who was born the day after Memorial Day in 1923. His birthday was always Memorial Day http://www.macon.com/194/story/725642.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/725642.html Sat, 23 May 2009 23:46 EDT DANVILLE – To our grads: ‘Dwell in possibility’ http://www.macon.com/194/story/724028.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/724028.html Thu, 21 May 2009 22:35 EDT Excuse me. Yes, you. Book honors memory of son http://www.macon.com/194/story/721448.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/721448.html Tue, 19 May 2009 22:22 EDT Six months before he would have graduated from First Presbyterian Day School in 2004, Zach Morton addressed his classmates during a chapel service. Englishwoman has ‘fair’ amount of history http://www.macon.com/194/story/719085.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/719085.html Sun, 17 May 2009 22:49 EDT Until six weeks ago, Kate Nowicki had never eaten a spoonful of grits. Or had a swig of sweet iced tea. Grad walks the walk, talks the talk http://www.macon.com/194/story/718390.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/718390.html Sat, 16 May 2009 23:11 EDT It had rained that afternoon 31 years ago, so Carol Williams sent her daughter out the door with a yellow umbrella. Her favorite color now ‘red’ http://www.macon.com/194/story/716477.html http://www.macon.com/194/story/716477.html Thu, 14 May 2009 22:00 EDT Tequita Jackson has a new favorite color. It is red, as in the Red Cross.