Monthly Archives: November 2012

At 48 years, I feel terribly blessed to have known my great-great uncle, Raymond Daugherty, 91, for this many years.  Many friends, my age, do not have uncles and aunts living.  As of this writing, I still have one great-great … Continue reading →

Dayton History at Carillon Park hosted its second annual “Angel Night” at Calvary Cemetery of Dayton.  Calvary Cemetery is located directly South of Carillon Park on one of the most imposing hills in the Miami Valley.  At the top, you can see all … Continue reading →

Bright and early, Saturday morning, Quintin, Flyer and I were in the car heading toward Fowler, Indiana to celebrate Freddie’s, my nephew/godson, 5th birthday.  We arrived at 11:00am, and enjoyed some chat time with the family before the other guests … Continue reading →

When you look through the slideshow, you will see the faces of adoption: The Children… The Parents… and the Angels that make adoption happen. Another wonderful party hosted by the angels of ACTION Adoption Services. gfyjg    

Today, Quintin and I spent our Thanksgiving with Brian & Joanie Pollock, their two college sons, Tyler, a senior at Butler University, and Zach, my former student, now a freshman at Miami University.  Joanie’s parents, Dick & Susan, were with … Continue reading →

A Tribute To Our Wonderful Furry Family Members

Last night I was wide awake, energized by having seen Centerville High School’s production, AVENUE Q (see previous post).  By 2:00am, I was finally feeling sleep come over me, and at some point, I was out.  At 3:15am, Navi barked … Continue reading →

Did you know?  Even Oscar Hammerstein II struggled with the creative process. In 1946 he told The New York Times, “Writing comes darned hard to me. I do most of it on our farm in Doylestown. There I have a room with one … Continue reading →

My favorite time of the morning is when the sun comes peeping up over the rooftops across Shroyer Road, showering my side of the street with little glimmers of morning light.  From my bedroom/sitting room window, I can see the … Continue reading →

Last night, Quintin and I had front row seats for Beavercreek High School’s CABARET, a delightful production featuring all the high school choirs, the two middle school show choirs, and the high school’s show choir, Friends. Great performance, and I … Continue reading →

This morning, Quintin and I headed Southeast of Dayton to Caesar’s Creek where we first stopped at Miami Cemetery.  Beautiful. We traipsed on over to Caesar’s Creek State Park.  I had only been to the beach area, and discovered some … Continue reading →

Today would have been the 91st birthday of my grandfather, Leroy ‘Red’ Barmes. He was the third generation of our Bavarian family born in the United States, and the eldest child born to Virgil Brewer Barmes, and Thelma Estelle Daugherty … Continue reading →

Personally, speaking, I think this was one of the best fall band concerts at Fairmont High School – and they always give great concerts.  All the concert bands – AM Concert Band, PM Concert Band, Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble … Continue reading →

I have officially voted in my 8th general election.  My first election to vote was in 1984. I am always excited to get my I VOTED sticker.  There is something powerful in that little badge of admission that reminds me … Continue reading →

One hundred seventy years ago, Mary Todd married Abraham Lincoln, November 4, 1842. Thus, Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd were married at the Edwards’ home on Friday evening, November 4, 1842. About 30 relatives and friends, all hastily invited, attended … Continue reading →

Happy GOTCHA Day to Flyer! I went to a farm just South of Xenia, Ohio, and watched four adorable 10 week old puppies scamper about the back. I noticed the black and white runt was the leader for the larger … Continue reading →

Tonight, Fairmont’s Marching Firebirds took the performance field for the final time this season.  We placed fourth in a line-up of excellent bands. Watch the photos in the video: The Marching Firebirds Final Competition, 2012 gfyjg

Watch the video: Quintin’s 2nd year with The Marching Firebirds My personal favorite photos of this marching season: gfyjg

Quintin and I attended Dia de Los Muertos this evening, and spent a few minutes wandering down the street to take in some of the beautiful homes of St. Anne’s Hill, and the Dayton sky-line. gfyjg  

This was my first time to participate in the Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) parade and festivities.  The parade began in the Oregon District, traveled East along 5th Street to the St. Anne Hill neighborhood.  It was a … Continue reading →

I only covered a few blocks, but what an incredible few blocks they are!