Monthly Archives: July 2008

Classmates Bridge a Watergate Rift

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

This afternoon, I watched a DVD about The Duke of Windsor, followed by one of my favorite books/movies, All The President’s Men.  What an incredible movie, and book. Woodward and Bernstein are two of my favorite writers. The movie is … Continue reading →

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Sandi Patty sings…

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

One of my favorite artists is Hoosier gal, Sandi Patty. I grew up in not only the Heart Of Hoosierland (Elwood, Indiana) but the Heart of Gaitherland. Although I was exposed heavily to the music of Bill & Gloria Gaither, … Continue reading →

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Oberlin College Celebrates Restoration of Katharine Wright Haskell Fountain

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

I have been to Oberlin College twice. In 2002, I traveled through Oberlin on my return trip from visiting the Glenn Curtiss Aviation Museum in Hammonsport, New York. I tried to locate the fountatin dedicated to Katharine Wright Haskell; however, … Continue reading →

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Glenn Curtiss – 100th Anniversary

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

A century ago, aviation marvel occurred with flight by Glenn Curtiss 1 day ago HAMMONDSPORT, N.Y. — On a steamy Fourth of July evening a century ago, a wood-and-fabric biplane lifted off from Stony Brook Farm and stayed airborne for … Continue reading →

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CHICAGO – Day 4, The Return Home…

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Last year, we were standing at Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, during a naturalization ceremony… this year, was more personally nostalgic.Jose and I left Chicago this morning at 7:30am, lost an hour through the time change, and my family … Continue reading →

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CHICAGO – Day 3, Part 2

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

After leaving Navy Pier, we took the bus to Shedd Acquarium and Science and Industry Museum at the southern end of Grant Park… wow. I forgot just how much I missed this place. After these visits – including a fantastic … Continue reading →

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CHICAGO – Day 2 & 3

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

DAY TWO – July 2nd, 2008 – was spent at Six Flags Great America…. WOW!  Started at 10:00am – longest lines were 15 minutes max – except for two – and they were over an hour…. walked on rides….  DAY … Continue reading →

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CHICAGO – Day 1

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Tuesday morning….Left Dayton, Ohio at 6:30am. Arrived in Fowler, Indiana at 9:30am. Chatted with my sister-in-law, Stacia, for a few minutes, and of course, Parker (Frederick was asleep); packed Jose’s items and we were off toward Chicago by 10:30am. As … Continue reading →

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Patti McKenny, Chicago Playwright, Librettist and Lyricist, Dead at 57

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Kenneth Jones Playbill On-Line Thu Jul 3, 9:44 AM ET She was a founding member of Chicago Musical Theatre Works (CMTW), a collective of Windy City musical writers who sought to establish Chicago as a place where musicals were developed. … Continue reading →

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