Monthly Archives: June 2021

The breezy deck is comfortable, even with a 90% bit of humidity, dark rolling clouds, and a chilly droplet, here and there, but the twelve new Mary Lincoln day lilies are loving life out front of The Haasienda. A strong … Continue reading →

This has been an incredible past few days with the loss of a number of family friends who’ve lost loved ones. The Family of Ann Foley-Schoenwald: I went to Elwood schools and graduated with Annie’s older sister, Loris Foley, and … Continue reading →

Six Mary Lincoln day lilies are out front and Mama Kay’s hydrangeas and daisies are filling out the northern side of my “extended front yard” across the driveway. It’s a fairly light day with students on vacations or at camps, … Continue reading →

Condensed score: 8 Mary Lincoln day lilies. It is supposed to get to 92-degrees. Be safe in Washington and Oregon with your enormous heat. Barometric pressure is attaching the sinuses. Woo hoo. On to next lesson! Make it a great … Continue reading →

It’s been a damn fine day! Some wonderful progress with students and a number of items crossed off my list. It was a rather steamy day with the AC on in my study and the floor carpeted with The Quartet. … Continue reading →

Again, three new Mary Lincoln day lilies were bouncing in the breeze as I scoured the front yard on this exceptionally beautiful morning. My legs, upon wakening at 7:00 AM, and even two hours later during this writing, feel good, … Continue reading →

On a Saturday in June, 1992, our family gathered around the bed of Donna Mae Clary Barmes after she had been released from the life support technology. It was, and still remains today, one of the most brutally agonizing moments … Continue reading →

At 10:15 AM, Jenny Davis and I were heading south toward Lebanon to run an errand before entering the historic Golden Lamb restaurant. From their website: OUR STORY Since 1803, we’ve been a gathering place for our community and guests. … Continue reading →

Where the sun is not blocked by the front of the house, the yard is spotlighted in a glorious light and the light wind commands motion from the trees and anything that can sway and make noise like the wind … Continue reading →

This was quite a relaxing, fulfilling Friday Fun Day that lived up to the day’s title. The entire day was cloudy and rain threatening, spitting a few drops, occasionally. I decided to skip going to lunch at one of my … Continue reading →

My cousin, Judy, posted this meme and it has been so true for the month of June. It seems that June arrived this year, not only busting out all over, but she took off running at a full sprint! During … Continue reading →

I had declined getting an Apple Watch for a number of years because of the enormous price and the impracticality of having a watch when I haven’t worn a watch since the early 1990s. Josh and Dave convinced me not … Continue reading →

Five Mary Lincoln day lilies greeted me in the front yard and they are as beautiful as ever. Yesterday, I ventured to the DMV to get a new driver’s license, lunch at Skyline Chili, then bussed over to Target where … Continue reading →

A week, or so, ago, there were several articles about the owner of the Dayton Mall and Fairfield Commons Mall filing for bankruptcy. I’ve not been to the Dayton Mall in two to three years. When I moved here in … Continue reading →

The waiting area in the lobby of the Centerville DMB is either the Disney World of haunted house of horrors or and the enjoyment of every fun ride in the park. Today, mine was a full ride through the park. … Continue reading →

I strolled down Rockhill Avenue that Ts into Shroyer Road and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the once seemingly quiet road that is now stretched out with energy and activity. There were a moving van packing up a homes and … Continue reading →

I woke at 5:00 AM and forced myself back to sleep for another two hours because I wanted to reserve enough fuel for today’s adventures. And a new Mary Lincoln day lily is greeting everyone on Shroyer Road as they … Continue reading →

I cannot believe I am sitting on my deck in 56-degree temperatures, eating breakfast, shirtless, and trying to cram in many things before teaching. But, Tuesdays are the longest days for teaching and I won’t see the deck from 9:00 … Continue reading →

It was just the kind of Father’s Day I would have wished for myself: a quiet day filled with reading, documentaries, four devoted pooches, and finally, teaching until late into the evening. Yesterday’s heat and humidity bowed out and this … Continue reading →

It’s Father’s Day weekend. Thursday, I was celebrated by my son and his partner with a wonderful gift which is a trip to Springfield, Illinois in July for one of my favorite historical events. It’s my turn to celebrate those … Continue reading →

My second round of coffee was at 8:15 AM on the deck after feeding The Quartet and the breeze smelled and felt like rain. By 8:45 AM, the dark clouds had moved in over The Miami Valley and the atmosphere … Continue reading →

This meme crossed my feed today and it really hit home. I watched the two men closest to me go from vibrant, incredible individuals to sad, almost unrecognizable echoes of their former selves. My father and my brother were imprisoned … Continue reading →

July 1974, I visited Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello for the very first time and many things stayed with me through the next twenty years until my next visit. Two things were highlighted in my memory: 1. The wall hangings suspended by … Continue reading →

I have read this article before and it still continues to touch me. My one son was a skateboarder. I was unfamiliar with this sport and was a bit apprehensive the first time I took Quinny to the Kettering skate … Continue reading →