Monthly Archives: July 2016

MIAGD: make it a great day I love looking at band instruments because sometimes you see spectacular, very interesting reflections. Growing up, I seldom heard my mother reminded me to choose good friends.  I First of all, I attended Washington … Continue reading →

MIAGD: make it a great day They are everywhere.  Outside voices… voices surrounding us. Voices that charm us.  Voices that manipulate us. Voices that serve as aural voo doo dolls. Voices that attempt to influence our thinking. Voices that control … Continue reading →

MIAGD: make it a great day  In ten minutes, my 2016 Summer vacation comes to its official end.  It actually ended yesterday, but Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are my long days of 14-15 hours.  I have three semi-major backyard projects … Continue reading →

MIAGD: make it a great day Be a sparkler! Last Monday, while waiting for fireworks to begin, I watched the little peeps enjoying Sparkler Air Design, 101.   There were some doing sparklers for the first time, and all they … Continue reading →

MIAGD: make it a great day I always hate when vacations end as they are always so enjoyable, fun-filled, sometimes, work-filled (which I also love), and relaxing.  This vacation was none of the above.  I did get to spend time … Continue reading →

MIAGD: make it a great day I love this meme… We are born equipped with so many essentials, and even more additional essentials.  Imagination is key to a child’s development.  It encourages them to seek, to learn, to question.  As … Continue reading →

First World Problems: Mayberry, 1963 Aunt Bea is doing a lead role for the town’s big show about the founding of Mayberry. She’s getting ready to leave for rehearsal when Andy begins chatting with her. Eventually, the phone rings and … Continue reading →

Cox Arboretum, just a few miles from my home, is one of my “go to places.” There’s just always something comforting to the body, and calming to the fatigued spirit.  Today was one of those days I needed Cox Arboretum.My … Continue reading →

I have grown weary of the constant current event chatter.  I was trying to watch a live interview at The National Archives on a new exposition on The Fifteenth Amendment. Since I’d arrived several minutes after the interview’s start, I … Continue reading →

MIAGD: make it a great day This morning, as I was preparing my coffee, and Cheerios with sliced strawberries, I remembered I had to take my fasting glucose reading.   My first thought, “Ahhh, I have to take my blood … Continue reading →

MIAGD: make it a great day  It’s nearing the end of my stay-cation, and I’ve accomplished absolutely nothing.  Needless to say, it’s been far enjoyable or restful.   I shouldn’t say, “I’ve accomplished nothing,” as I’ve managed to clean the … Continue reading →

This afternoon, a dear friend of mine from college, Linda Lewis, posted photographs of the newly finished library where she is librarian.  This reminded me of the Elwood Public Library where I worked all four years of high school. It … Continue reading →

MIAGD: make it a great day What is up with that dratted D and E in Wensday? I originally woke at 6:15 AM after three hours of sleep.  However, I promptly returned to sleep, and my loving fur balls did … Continue reading →

I just read a Facebook post with a number of erroneous facts regarding the Honor Guard for The Tombs of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery.  Here is a great fact sheet from Society of the Honor Guard.

Despite the gloomy skies, and the ceaseless rain, it’s been a rather cheerful, and enjoyable day. I started out the day at the McCutcheon Music Sudio in Centerville where I’ve spent at least the past 10 years photographing the Americana … Continue reading →

Ahhh… one of my all time favorite holidays is upon us.   Tonight, there is electricity, and noise in the air with music from the Fraze Pavillion, fireworks from around the Miami Valley, and neighbors setting off fireworks and firecrackers.  … Continue reading →

As a kid, I hated being asked by my grandfather to please change the channel on the television set.  At that time, it was commonplace for a child to be that human remote control; however, that was not the reason … Continue reading →

Thursday night, I spent a delightful three hours at The Schuster Center of the Performibg Arts enjoying THE LION KING.  SPECTACULAR! I’ve seen the production several times, and it only seems to become more personal.  

MIAGD: make it a great day “Gray skies are going to clear up, put on a happy face…” Years ago, I got to sing the above lyrics when I played the role of Albert Peterson in the delightful 1960 musical … Continue reading →