Monthly Archives: September 2016

MIAGD: make it a great day If everything goes as planned, Monday morning, October 4, 2016, the final installment of The Haasienda will be complete.  Griffith Jolliffe-Haas will be an official JH kiddo!

When I was born in 1964, my family had been involved with law enforcement for twelve years.  My maternal grandfather had joined the Elwood Police Department in 1952.   I grew up riding in police cars, hearing Grandpa Leroy’s radio … Continue reading →

MIAGD: make it a great day  And I am off, and running, on this Monday, the first day of being 52 years old.  A chilly rain has moved into the Miami Valley, moving me inside to work.  We really need … Continue reading →

MIAGD: make it a great day Everything is beginning to look dry, and spent throughout the yard.  Mums are gradually popping up for the transition I’ve grown to love: Summer plants and flowers fading as the fall plants and colors … Continue reading →

Yes, I know.  I’m 52 years old; however, I’m officially beginning my 53rd year.  I love these yearly anniversaries.  They reflect the milestones, and they press memories to the front.   Why I miss my grandparents, Leroy and Donna Barmes, … Continue reading →

The weekend is winding down, but not without one more event this morning before the teaching week resumes at 2:00 PM.  FRIDAY: Morning appointments and errands Chatted with Mother  Downtown Takes the Stage – a good number of Dayton’s performing … Continue reading →

The day began with us leaving the house at 8:30 AM for appointments, errands, and groceries.  Back at the house by Noon, and after lunch it was an hour’s nap with the three best dogs in the world, a phone … Continue reading →