Grampa Jim tells about what's going on in town this week. It's small-town drama with a bit of humor here and there. Sometimes re-telling the stories of when he was a boy in Washington state during World War 2. Check out Books on AMAZON: THE TRADING POST and KIDNAPPED, by James R. von Feldt.
Iowa, USA
Send us a textOut in the country and in the farmland, good-paying jobs are scarce. We've had our ups and downs with the economy like everybody else but we want to do something about it. This is America, the land of opportunity, and with that comes BIG IDEAS. A letter to Brett reveals some hometown news and the latest Big Idea.
Send us a textIn Davis County, the Barber Shop is the hub of stories, news, and gossip. Everyone gets their two bits in. Everyone knows a version of the story and cant wait to tell it.
Send us a textIt's springtime once again in our town. We clean up all the debris that has been accumulating on the roads through the winter and even have a "Cleanup Day" where volunteers help dispose of old appliances or anything else people want to get rid of. We kick off the process with a meeting at the Gas & Grill. You're invited to listen in.
Send us a text Gangs, shoot-outs, Ray in jail: it's all too outlandish to believe, or is it? Vickie told us the story at the Gas & Grill after Ray went home to rest.
Send us a textWhere do young men get the courage required to stand up to adversity? Fred Meeks, our barber in Bloomfield tells us his story.
Send us a textBig Joe isn't Emmie's only problem. Blood is about to flow.
Send us a textOutrage of outrages: McCallisters picked a fine time to get even with Frenchie but they may have underestimated Emmie-Loy.
Send us a textAdventure, Politics, Fight to the Death, and Love Story; where can you find such a tale but in Harry Nation?
Send us a textHarry Nation? It's a place. Old-timey clothes, beards, mustaches, and more. We celebrate the discovery of Harry Nation, a close-held secret just south of our town.
Send us a textPanic, light sabers, Messiah Concert. Kansas City is a great place to visit. At least it is normally. It can be a place you'll never forget.
Send us a textCats were brutally killed. People screaming. National news and TV go wild. Others scratching their heads -- what's the big deal? The GREAT CAT TRIAL happened right here.
Send us a textConspiracy, conspiracy, conspiracy, they're all around us. And, they're driving us to distraction at the Gas&Grill. Listen in as the discussion jumps from one to another.
Send us a textA song of love, a song of wonder brought to you by grampa jim.
Send us a text"The Tale of a Christmas Duck," is a charming and nostalgic holiday tale filled with small-town warmth, youthful determination, and community spirit.
Send us a textAdventure, Politics, Fight to the Death, and Love Story; where can you find such a tale but in Harry Nation?
Send us a textNews, gossip, and blathering are all entertainment while you get your haircut. It's also where young boys learn how to talk like a man.
Send us a textDecisions, decisions, decisions; life is full of them - some good, some bad. When someone from our town makes a big one you can count on comments.
Send us a textNot much going on this week till the Department of Transportation showed up to do a project on Main street. We were on TV waving and shouting encouragement. We're OK. The firemen have left.
Send us a textAll EpisodesEdit Season: 1Episode: 1MAGGIE THE CATMaggie the cat: what can I say? Cats are a particular thing in our town, especially Maggie, who was never domesticated but decided to become part of our family anyway. Her adventure -- going to the vets, is one of the stories of our town narrated in NO JUNK MAIL.TranscriptSend us a text
One of the many essays and poems written by Bob Neumann a member of the Half Moon Bay Author's Group. His book is titled PEACE WARRIORS.
Study in frustration we all have experienced. This story was written by Tom Kilpatrick a member of the Half Moon Bay Author's Group.
Decisions, decisions, decisions; life is full of them - some good, some bad. When someone from our town makes a big one you can count on comments.
Not much going on this week till the Department of Transportation showed up to do a project on Main street. We were on TV waving and shouting encouragement. We're OK. The firemen have left.
Maggie the cat; what can I say. Cats are a special thing in our town, especially Maggie who was never domesticated but decided to become part of our family anyway. Her adventure -- going to the vets, is one of the stories of our town narrated in NO JUNK MAIL.
© 2020-2025 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
