Monthly Archives: May 2024

Last week, I sent my sister a text message to ask something about our baby brother, Destin Lang Haas (1974-2019). I received her response and then turned to answer my office desk phone. 

I always joked that my second childhood had me was Forrestville Cemetery. Forrestville Cemetery, located in the north central area of Boone Township in Madison County, Indiana, contains the graves of seven generations of my family’s graves.  It once boasted … Continue reading →

We were predicted to have rain by 3 AM and throughout most of the morning. Therefore, I scheduled a Walmart return between 9 AM and 1 PM. No rain. I went to the front yard at 8:30 AM to check … Continue reading →

It feels a bit muggy and there is no rain mentioned in the forecast until 3 AM Saturday morning. The rain will last most of the day interrupting my plans to spend some time at Woodland Cemetery. Wednesday night’s Dayton … Continue reading →

This evening, the Dayton Live Operations Team is hosting a picnic celebration for our wonderful Volunteers Ushers, Bartenders, and Security.  The entire Dayton Live department teams were also invited and encouraged to bring additional food to supplement the hamburgers, hotdogs, … Continue reading →

The deck is cool and comfortable and I’m relaxing in my chase lounge listening to the early morning sounds of birds, Shroyer Road traffic, faculty and staff arriving next door at the high school, and a far off siren. There’s … Continue reading →

I honestly do not know how this day could have gone any better. Monday is winding down and the sun has set, but the incredible energy lingers as I relax on the deck with the pooches scattered about. For over … Continue reading →

At 6:40 AM, it is 59 degrees, and the final tally should be 80 degrees by midafternoon. I am ready to spend time on the deck. Sunday had some THE LION KING withdrawal, and I often checked the clock throughout … Continue reading →

April 15, 1865, at 7:22 AM, while the rain continued outside the Peterson House in Washington, DC, President Abraham Lincoln exhaled breath for the final time.  It is reported that Secretary of War Edwin B. Stanton uttered the famous words, … Continue reading →

The Miami Valley of Ohio can be quite beautiful in the spring and today was no exception as the day’s stunning glory unfolded. It’s during this time of year that the anticipation for the end of the school year increases, … Continue reading →

My Thursday commenced at 3:50 AM with a trip to the bathroom, followed by the inability to return to sleep. Despite my day being filled with idle productiveness, it was “off.“ There were times it felt like the chain had … Continue reading →

The weekend blew by. The past few days’ recap: THURSDAY: I attended the dress rehearsal for Centerville High School’s MAMMA MIA!. FRIDAY: I spent the majority of the day in bed; got ready and went to dinner with Laura before … Continue reading →

I could feel the impending weather changes smacking my body around, so it was a short morning after waking and returning to bed after the pooches were attended to. At 10 AM, after calculating the weather and my Dayton Live … Continue reading →

We’re finally approaching a warm spell that I hope will continue for a while. After today’s high hanging in the low 60s, we will be greeting warmer days in the 70s and 80s over the next two weeks. Now, I … Continue reading →

Friday afternoon and throughout the evening, I was at Victoria Theatre for the program, “Ghosts: Do you believe?” Dustin Pari held the stage for nearly two hours, sharing his experiences from the television’s “Ghost Hunters,” “Ghost Hunters International,” and appearances … Continue reading →

The Miami Valley was filled with the sounds of ABBA’s music, last night. Private voice students were performing in Centerville High School’s MAMMA MIA while I was house managing at Schuster Center with the sounds of ABBA guest performers and … Continue reading →

It’s 11:30 PM, Saturday night, and I am at the downtown Dayton bus terminal. It’s been 12 hours since I boarded northbound No. 17 in front of my house en route for Schuster Center.  THE LION KING is a sensational … Continue reading →

THE LION KING brought nearly three thousand audience members to their feet, once again. I was located in the loge and lower balcony and had much less participation in keeping the area in a hold pattern as actors moved through … Continue reading →

I didn’t watch the entire show, but what I did see and heard was spectacular. THE LION KING is already a hit with Schuster audiences. Our opening night house manager meeting was daunting as we received new marching orders from … Continue reading →