Some Coal Oil, Sugar and Two Cow Chips, Please
posted 6 months ago | 6 comments
by Samuel T Griffis
The Celeste Tribune
I know if you watch any TV or read any magazines at all, you have noticed the number of advertisements for medicines. There is a prescription or an over-the-counter drug for anything that ails you. It is...
The Celeste Tribune
I know if you watch any TV or read any magazines at all, you have noticed the number of advertisements for medicines. There is a prescription or an over-the-counter drug for anything that ails you. It is...
Oldies But Goodies—When Songs Had Meaning!
posted 9 months ago | 14 comments
By Vicki Ellis Griffis
CELESTE TRIBUNE
As my two granddaughters, Katelyn and Kylie, sang along with Selena Gomez on the radio, I was struck with the realization that most of the songs of today follow the 7-11 rule—7 words sang 11 times.
The th...
CELESTE TRIBUNE
As my two granddaughters, Katelyn and Kylie, sang along with Selena Gomez on the radio, I was struck with the realization that most of the songs of today follow the 7-11 rule—7 words sang 11 times.
The th...
Hey, I'm All A-Twitter!
posted 10 months ago | 6 comments
by Samuel T Griffis
THE CELESTE TRIBUNE
I was sitting in the car waiting for the red light to change when I glanced into the rearview mirror. A car was coming up behind me fairly fast and it didn’t look as if it was going to stop. I could see ...
THE CELESTE TRIBUNE
I was sitting in the car waiting for the red light to change when I glanced into the rearview mirror. A car was coming up behind me fairly fast and it didn’t look as if it was going to stop. I could see ...
ALL I WANTED WAS A BATH . . . I'M JUST SAYING
posted 11 months ago | 12 comments
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR
BY VICKI ELLIS GRIFFIS
CELESTE TRIBUNE
“What I would give for a hot bath and a little alone time. Sometimes I think I will be glad when my kids grow up!” my daughter Stefani sighs.
I chuckle. Yes, I recall feeli...
BY VICKI ELLIS GRIFFIS
CELESTE TRIBUNE
“What I would give for a hot bath and a little alone time. Sometimes I think I will be glad when my kids grow up!” my daughter Stefani sighs.
I chuckle. Yes, I recall feeli...
Valentine's Roast 2011
posted 12 months ago | 6 comments
VALENTINE'S ROAST 2011
Vicki: Wow, It always amazes me how close these Valentine’s parties are together. Seems like only yesterday I was just looking through this old picture album. I love Valentine’s. Men are so sweet on that day. You know, when...
Vicki: Wow, It always amazes me how close these Valentine’s parties are together. Seems like only yesterday I was just looking through this old picture album. I love Valentine’s. Men are so sweet on that day. You know, when...
Well, I Swear!
posted about 1 year ago | 4 comments
By Samuel T. Griffis
Celeste Tribune
The other night, Vicki and I decided to rent a movie.. We went to the video store and after looking around for a while, selected one we thought would be a good one. And it was-----except for the cussing/swe...
Celeste Tribune
The other night, Vicki and I decided to rent a movie.. We went to the video store and after looking around for a while, selected one we thought would be a good one. And it was-----except for the cussing/swe...
2011, I Resolve To Laugh More
posted about 1 year ago | 9 comments
By Vicki Ellis Griffis
Celeste Tribune
2011, already? Can’t be a new year already, can it? Wow, they say time flies when you are having fun, so I must be deliriously happy. Or maybe just delirious!
Why, it seems like just yesterday, I was ma...
Celeste Tribune
2011, already? Can’t be a new year already, can it? Wow, they say time flies when you are having fun, so I must be deliriously happy. Or maybe just delirious!
Why, it seems like just yesterday, I was ma...
The Gift That Lasts Forever
posted about 1 year ago | 16 comments
by Samuel T Griffis
Celeste Tribune
Being number seven in a family of eight children I knew, come Christmastime, presents with my name on them would be hard to come by. But, at ten years of age, I could dream and I could wish, which was exact...
Celeste Tribune
Being number seven in a family of eight children I knew, come Christmastime, presents with my name on them would be hard to come by. But, at ten years of age, I could dream and I could wish, which was exact...
Brain Drain
posted about 1 year ago | 8 comments
by Samuel T Griffis
Celeste Tribune
Do you ever walk into a room and just stand there wondering what you went in there for?
Man, I hope so, because if it is happening to you, maybe I’m still okay.
You understand what I’m talking about, don...
Celeste Tribune
Do you ever walk into a room and just stand there wondering what you went in there for?
Man, I hope so, because if it is happening to you, maybe I’m still okay.
You understand what I’m talking about, don...
SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO LAUGH . . .
posted about 1 year ago | 18 comments
by Vicki Ellis Griffis
Celeste Tribune
Something didn’t seem quite right today. I awoke ready for a shower and my daily trip to Leonard to get Ma Katie dressed for the day, complete with lipstick and powder. She would never leave the house unti...
Celeste Tribune
Something didn’t seem quite right today. I awoke ready for a shower and my daily trip to Leonard to get Ma Katie dressed for the day, complete with lipstick and powder. She would never leave the house unti...
