Monthly Archives: June 2022

Before I know it, six hours of the park life, a sixty-minute nap, dinner on the deck, and three hours of research, and it is nearing half-past nine o’clock. The stroll through the park was enjoyable and I got to … Continue reading →

When asked how Dayton, Ohio was dubbed, “The Gem City,” very few can retrieve the origins.  Some believe it was based on a well-known racehorse named, Gem. However, after digging through old articles and piecing things together, I am hoping … Continue reading →

My friend, Jeffrey Carter, a music professor at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, has taken up collecting glass paperweights. Jeff’s starter collection: Paperweights I grew up in Elwood, Indiana where glass was a major and popular commodity. Several blocks … Continue reading →

Muggy. The strong breeze adds some refreshment but the sticky, moisture-filled air is upon us with 90% humidity that will lower to 53% as the temperature rises from its current 75-degrees to 94-degrees. It’s Taco Tuesday. Normally, I am not … Continue reading →

We’ve a heat wave coming these next three days and I cannot relieve myself of hearing in my head Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell singing their rendition of Irving Berlin’s “Heat Wave” for their movie, GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES. Mr. Berlin … Continue reading →

I spent the majority of the morning seated on the deck at the table and beneath the hunter-green umbrella, working on research for several projects. There was little discomfort from the soaring humidity. At Noon, I decided to mow the … Continue reading →

Saturday was absolutely delightful at the park with so many interesting and kind Guests moving through. From 1:00 PM until about 4:45 PM, it was non-stop. At 5:20 PM, I caught the No. 11 bus that took me to Town … Continue reading →

One thing I love about the park is being asked questions to which I do not have an immediate answer. One young air force gentleman came through with his parents from Texas, and his college-aged brother living in Kansas City. … Continue reading →

The morning has not even reached 60-degrees and currently rests at 58-degrees; however, I still find it quite comfortable on the deck. The Quartet shifts from high alert to could-care-less attitudes as the world continues to wake within and beyond … Continue reading →

Whenever I served as a volunteer coordinator for BOA (Bands of America) marching band competitions at Rousch Stadium, Kettering Fairmont High School’s marching band invitationals, as well as the school’s winter guard and indoor percussion competitions at Trent Arena, or … Continue reading →

It’s damp from yesterday’s downpours and the sky has alternated between some pokes of sunshine through the clouds and a gray overcast. Now it is 61-degrees with an expectation of gaining ten more notches to the warmth. A pleasant day, … Continue reading →

Earlier today I wrote about CAVU, an acronym used by the United States Air Force meaning, “ceiling and visibility unlimited.” Today was certainly a CAVU day in several ways. There were several reasons CAVU felt applicable to this day. It … Continue reading →

In a way, I am so glad I am not at the park today as I would be missing this brilliant morning on the deck surrounded by The Quartet, a healthy breeze that keeps the wind chimes bouncing, the very … Continue reading →

We can still feel the presence of the rain showers from yesterday afternoon and evening as the world surrounding The Haasienda still feels heavy with moisture. The sky is grey with overcast and a slight breeze bounces the limbs and … Continue reading →

It was a super productive, busy day, from start to, well, I hope I am finished. I’m tired but still riding that wave of energy. My alarm will sound at 6:40 AM, six hours from now. I accomplished a bit … Continue reading →

Wow! What an exhilarating feeling! From 3:00 PM until 11:45 PM, I eleven in-person lessons and six Zoom lessons. It was a great mix for the full return to in-person lessons. There were two students I had never met in … Continue reading →

I’ve packed my lunch bag, attended the pooches, and now it’s nearly time to get ready for the day. The sun was blasting through the kitchen windows and the temperature is perfect this morning. It promises to be a gorgeous … Continue reading →

A cardinal is bellowing for all its worth, heralding the start of this beautiful day. Sunshine, blue skies, wispy clouds, a gentle breeze in the 64-degree weather, and the sounds of walkers, joggers, runners, and traffic surround The Haasienda on … Continue reading →

I had such a marvelous time at the park. It was a busy, fun eight hours of such wonderful guests and celebrating their experiences. The time moved rather quickly. After finishing my stroll through the park, I took Bus 11 … Continue reading →

Except for Erma, who I rescued at age nine, the other three have been with me since eight to ten weeks old. Chief will be twelve in November, and The Sisters, Bailey and Harrigan, will be nine in October. While … Continue reading →

It was a bit chilly at 7:00 AM so I returned to my bed with my coffee and bagel. At 9:00 AM, it is finally at 65-degrees with an anticipated high of 78-degrees. The cardinals are belching some of their … Continue reading →

I took a bus to the top of Dayton’s Grafton Hill neighborhood to see the spot where Edward Deeds’ barn once stood at 319 Central Avenue. It now resides within The Heritage Center at Carillon Historical Park. This grassy area … Continue reading →

It’s a rain cloud-filled sky but so far, so rain at the moment. That could change quickly. I enjoyed a relaxing morning working from bed with both Harrigan and Bailey snuggled against me. Now, a little before 10 AM, I … Continue reading →

Before leaving for the park, I checked the radar app to see when the rain would be heading in. My weather app forecast the rain to arrive later this evening or very early Thursday morning. Throughout the day, guests and … Continue reading →