Monthly Archives: May 2023

It’s May 6th and the ceremonious sounds in Westminster Abby are sounding throughout The Haasienda as I prepare for my marathon day that will end when I return at 11:55 PM, tonight. A student asked if I had seen Queen … Continue reading →

I am not a fan of FROZEN, but seeing all the children arrive at The Schuster Performing Arts Center, last night, made me a fan of the magnetism the musical holds. As I crossed Second Street, patrons were pouring out … Continue reading →

I will have six hours to work before needing to get ready to head downtown to The Schuster for an evening of FROZEN. I have a number of shifts with this particular musical which is not one of my favorites, … Continue reading →

Today is a double anniversary for Col. Deeds of The Haasienda. November 3, 2022, Col. Deeds was born. Today he is six months old. February 3, 2023, at age three months, my former student, now a new mommy, Rebecca Hoskins … Continue reading →

Round One of an incredibly busy, hectic several days has finally shifted to less compact for a few days until Friday returns with Round Two. Although I was teaching on Sunday from 3 PM – 11 PM, the pooches were … Continue reading →

The weather could have been a little warmer, but Monday evening was splendid. I had a sixty-minute turnaround after arriving home by 2:30 PM and needing to be on the bus downtown. I had a meeting at 6:30 PM at … Continue reading →

Wednesday was a good, restful, yet still productive day. I accomplished a good deal of tasks around the house, mostly finishing up laundry and putting it away. By 3 PM, I was on No. 17 and heading to downtown Dayton … Continue reading →

When the calendar’s page turns to May, my mind expects Springtime. However, this recent turn of the page has yielded anything but Spring weather with cold rain and temperatures in the forties. Next Monday, I shall hopefully buy my flowers … Continue reading →

Ahead of Charles III’s ceremony, here’s what you need to know about the origins and evolution of the centuries-old tradition — Read on http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-not-so-brief-history-of-british-coronations-180982088/

My typical evening for teaching 14 students was whittled down to two students due to dress and technical rehearsals, and end of the year school concerts. Dayton Live offered comp tickets to house managers for a presentation by Alize Carrere, … Continue reading →

  “It’s May! It’s May, That lovely month when everyone goes blissfully astray.” Well, today is not how Lerner & Lowe would have imagined and I don’t think Oscar Hammerstein II’s lyrics could bring on better weather. Rainy. Chilly. Monday. … Continue reading →