Monthly Archives: July 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Lady America & The Ball State University Singers

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

While growing up in Central Indiana I always attended the spring event, SPECTACULAR, a dynamic, two-hour theme park style concert presented by the internationally known, Ball State University Singers. Several times, I heard the theme song in the medley, “Lady … Continue reading →

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MIAGD: Flag Wavin’!

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

MIAGD: Make it a great day While in high school I watched a Fourth of July television program that included a fantastic arrangement of Irving Berlin‘s, “This Is A Great Country,” also made popular by crooner, Perry Como. Several years … Continue reading →

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OF INTEREST: On Time!

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

My first year of marching band I first heard the phrase, “To be early is to be on time; to be on time is to be late.” I’d always been the early bird.  Well, actually, I was always the bird who was … Continue reading →

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OF INTEREST: Time Management

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

This article from Forbes offered a dandy list of  “secrets” to assist those of us who lead a busy day/week.  Some of these things I’ve done for years; others are great ideas to help the process along. 15 Surprising Things … Continue reading →

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MY DAY: Things That Never Die

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

“Things That Never Die” – recording

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MIAGD: Waking up

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

MIAGD: Make it a great day I love waking before Bailey and Harrigan for a calmness I seldom know once a day commences. The Girls are usually snuggled against me: Bailey on or very near my pillow and Harrigan pressed … Continue reading →

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MY DAY:

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

My longest teaching day of the week is over and it was a thrilling day observing so many students overcome obstacles and soar. We closed the evening on the comfortable deck, allowing relaxation to take over. It was an excellent … Continue reading →

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Olivia de Havilland

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

Happy birthday to the legendary actress, Miss Olivia de Havilland who turned 102 years old today. Ms. de Havilland is the last surviving cast member of GONE WITH THE WIND in which she portrayed Melanie Hamilton Wilkes. This lovely woman … Continue reading →

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Mister Fred Rogers

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!!! It is absolutely beautiful, tender, funny, and moving. We don’t need another Mister Rogers.  We, all, need to be a Mister Rogers in our own worlds! Be a good neighbor to … Continue reading →

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MIAGD: It’s Monday! Fireworks are almost here!

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

MIAGD: Make it a great day It’s July 2, and almost July 4. In 1776, the Continental Congress adopted Richard Henry Lee’s, of the Lees of Virginia, motion for independence. July 4, 1776, the delegates began signing the document, thus … Continue reading →

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O, FOR HISTORY: Lillian Carter

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

When Jimmy Carter became president in 1976, my mother and I promptly fell in love with his amusing, very direct mother, lovingly known as “Miss Lillian.” When we visited Plains, Georgia, we toured the town and saw Miss Lillian’s home … Continue reading →

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MIAGD: Hello, July 2018

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

MIAGD: Make it a great day It’s Sunday, July 1st and today we’re in the throes of a major heatwave blanketing nearly 3/4 of the country. The current temperature is 84-degrees (feels like 90-degrees) with the humidity at 79% and … Continue reading →

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