Monthly Archives: February 2023

Deeds had the physically infirm Chief playing a bit. It was terribly funny when Chief moved to take possession of the one doggy bed that Deeds’ usually holds.

Fifty years ago, on this night, I hovered around Mother’s bedroom as she prepared her suitcase. Grandma Donna was there, assisting Mother. I asked Mother why she was packing her suitcase. “I just want to be ready. The baby will … Continue reading →

One thing I am enjoying is watching Deeds emulate Chief. When they prepare to go outside for potty time, Col. Deeds is either right up front, or trapped in the back by the older crew.  However, when he returns to … Continue reading →

  Our day started at 6:40 AM with the pooches eating and pottying just as the rain was getting underway here in The Miami Valley. I thought I heard distant thunder and wanted to move things along. Today, I have … Continue reading →

When I was four years old, I went to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for major surgery. I was admitted on my birthday, and the Ruth Lyons Christmas Fund provided a birthday party for me to which other patients in the … Continue reading →

Deeds seemed to sleep soundly Wednesday into Thursday and I suspect it was due to his his vigorous playtime in the backyard. He was in his height of puppy glory with most of our day spent on the deck. Col. … Continue reading →

Deeds is no longer demonstrating any aversion to heading out the deck door to the backyard. The first week I would carry him to the yard and set him down. Now, he bursts through the door to do his business … Continue reading →

This beautiful day, sunny, clear blue sky, and 67 degrees has The Haasienda perched on the deck to savor every moment. The two Seniors and Bailey are next to me in their sphinx pose and Deeds is running all over … Continue reading →

The sky was very patriotic with its faded red, white, and blue hues glowing from the east. The day promises wind, but highs nearing 60 degrees. Tomorrow is forecast with the day rounding out at 61 degrees. Perfect. Last evening … Continue reading →

This Monday has been gorgeous. Comfortable weather and bright, sunny skies have made this mid-February day seem like early April. Of course, in Ohio, we could have a blizzard in early April. I have been watching documentaries, researching, and resting … Continue reading →

Deeds has been doing a fantastic job of going outside to potty in the backyard with the other four. Sometimes, he leads the way and gets surpassed by the others who are much faster, or he gets trapped in the … Continue reading →

Some of my Lincoln collection displayed in the front room. The Lincoln bust was given to me by my uncle, Ron Barmes, in 1972. The first book I purchased in March 1973, at the Lincoln boyhood home in southern Indiana. … Continue reading →

At 4 AM, Deeds woke me for potty time. For the 11 PM “last call,” I carried him to the edge of the deck, set him down, and watched him scurry down the steps to follow the others into the … Continue reading →

I get a lot of questions regarding Deeds on social media and it is difficult to respond since the queries appear in different posts. I thought I would create another blog category, “Daily Deeds.” Here we are, one week and … Continue reading →

I started this blog post at 10:30 AM, Friday… it is now, 12:25 AM, Saturday. The warmer weather of the previous days has abandoned The Miami Valley, today, but beginning Sunday we shall be revisited by temperatures from 53 degrees … Continue reading →

Deeds has been helping me locate specific research on Barney & Smith passenger cars.

I walked to the Kettering-Moraine Library, on Far Hills Avenue, on the other side of my exceptionally large block, to retrieve two books I had ordered on the Barney & Smith Company. I need information on their passenger cars. The … Continue reading →

I love folks who have energy. Not just physical energy, but mental energy, emotional (the good kind) energy, spiritual energy, and creative energy. The mental and creative energies are my favorite. Mother not only modeled the five energy categories, but … Continue reading →

New puppy in the house? So far, so good. At 5:30 AM, he decided instead of sleeping snuggled next to my shoulder, it was time to play by nibbling on my chin. There was no persuading nor commanding him to … Continue reading →

It was a semi-productive day but I won’t claim any prizes for trying to overdo it. The seven hours of teaching would have been longer but several students were out. Deeds continues to get the “awws” when students see him … Continue reading →

After The Quintet ate, I let the older ones out into the backyard for potty time and took Mr. Deeds out front since there is light and it is easier to see if he is projecting the required items. It … Continue reading →

I receive several queries each day regarding the origination of Deeds’ name. I work in Guest Experience at Carillon Historical Park, a gift to the City of Dayton from the generosity of Col. Edward Deeds & Edith Walton Deeds. When … Continue reading →

I happened across this hymn while researching Edith Walton Deeds, a Dayton, Ohio legend who donated to the community a carillon tower which was the seed for what is now known as Carillon Historical Park. As the hearse, carrying Mrs. … Continue reading →

This is an unusual scene: The Quartet has abandoned me and is napping in the bedroom while Deeds is napping just behind my chair. It’s 51 degrees but cloudy. I’ll take the warmer conditions without the sunshine. Not much on … Continue reading →