Monthly Archives: May 2013

Yesterday I went through closets and pulled out a bunch of items that are no longer in use. They’re a ton of things to give away, and the things I have not promised are going to Goodwill. Thursday evening I … Continue reading →

Tonight, I was so excited to hear my saxophone students from the Beavercreek Middle School jazz bands perform outside the Dayton Dragon’s stadium at 5th/3rd Field.  I grabbed some music books from Hauer Music, and then proceeded down Patterson to … Continue reading →

It is now the official start of my summer break. I have five days to enjoy my summer. I will also have five days in July, but this is the start of my summer break. My plans include painting the … Continue reading →

Today is my last day of teaching for the regular school year. I just left the middle school for the last time. I finish teaching a few special lessons tonight with several former students returning from college, and will have … Continue reading →

Today has been one of those days were everything seems to be in multiples. And those multiples have not been pleasant. The day started off smoothly but by 1130 or 1145 that all began changing. There was absolutely no air … Continue reading →

The first time I went to Minard was about 2008 and that was up near Fowler Indiana. I absolutely loved the place. However, the nearest Minard’s to Dayton was about 20 miles away and seemed a bit too far to … Continue reading →

On this Monday Memorial Day 2013, it is cold at 54° and raining. I always hate to see you rain and cooler weather on days like this when there are always going to be tons of families and friends gathering … Continue reading →

I was blessed with two very adored uncles, siblings of my parents, who served our nation in the US Army and US Navy: Garry Jolliff   (1944-2002) Ronald Barmes   (1952-1987) Uncle Gary, brother of my birth-father, Danny Jolliff, served in the … Continue reading →

Currently enjoying the concert band music at Carillon Park. In a while, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra will perform, followed by a spectacular firework display. From DLJH’s iPhone “Make it a great day!”

The morning began with yard work and projects! The back yard was mowed, and then I completed the little fence around the lilac bush. The roots have spread out a good deal, making it difficult to mow near the bush, … Continue reading →

“Back home again in Indiana, And it seems that I can see…” Today at 12:03pm, I will stop what I am doing and listen to one of my most favorite Memorial Day weekend traditions.  Although the singing of “Back Home … Continue reading →

Today turned out a little bit more busy than I expected. At 8 AM I was out in the front driveway cleaning the van on the inside. I went ahead and sprayed the carpet so I could come out and … Continue reading →

It’s been a long adventurous day. I experienced some questionable and very interesting amusements on the bus. I got to see my family, and have dinner with mother. I got to meet my brand-new nephew. And I got to spend … Continue reading →

The air is sizzling with excitement in downtown Indianapolis tonight. Although it is kind of quiet you can still feel the energy in the air. Along all the parade routes bleachers are set up and folding chairs are stacked everywhere. … Continue reading →

I am driving downtown through Indianapolis just as the sun has set and all the whites are illuminating the sky. The preparations for tomorrow’s parade and festivities are already underway. I love the excitement that is generated around Indianapolis just … Continue reading →

“Oh the moonlights fair tonight along the Wabash… And I long for my Indiana home. I am just a few miles north of Indianapolis. It is Doss and there is a beautiful big bright full moon in the sky above. … Continue reading →

I don’t know if this will come trough but this is the recording of the lady on the bus before we departed Indy. Now, keep in mind: she is at the back and I am there seats back from the … Continue reading →

I am sitting in the cavernous hall of the Greyhound station across from the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. It has the feeling of an older, seedier version of a New York subway.  The people are scattered about, some sleeping, … Continue reading →

I like the song, “I’m on a boat,” but today, I’m on a bus. Actually, I am sitting in the old, seedy Indianapolis Greyhound station waiting for my connection to Lafayette where I will pick up my new van. The … Continue reading →

This week it seems like Friday took forever to get here. Generally I do not like to rush the week because I don’t like to push time too far ahead however this week I just wanted Friday to get here. … Continue reading →

The long Thursday is over. It began at 8:30am and went until 8:15pm with an hour’s break.  What great lessons today.  Smashing!  Two new voice students, and they are outstanding!  Exciting stuff. I prepped supper – boiled some chicken breasts, … Continue reading →

I am always a bit surprised when I wake up on the first day that school is out. I am so accustomed to seeing school buses and tons of tedious cars in the parking lot next door and hear the … Continue reading →

Wet. Grey. Cool. The morning began with all three but by 830 the sun is beginning to fight through the grayness of the morning. As I was driving to the middle school teach this morning, I realized that one of … Continue reading →

All day long the sunshine and the storm-clouds have played tagging one another, each trying to conquer the other. Now it looks as though the impending storm has arrived. Flyer seems a bit listless today and is having trouble keeping … Continue reading →