Monthly Archives: June 2024

June 2024 has less than 48 hours remaining before turning the reins over to July, the hump month of summer. The athletic and music activities have resumed on the high school’s campus, signaling the new academic year to come. A … Continue reading →

Eleven years ago on this date, another Saturday morning, Flyer, 13, and I entered the van, leaving Chief and Navi at The Haasienda. I knew Flyer’s health was rapidly failing. We visited our favorite haunts in Dayton: the Wright family … Continue reading →

It is an early day to be off to Schuster Center to house manage a private corporate event. I will grab the 7:24 AM No, 17 to downtown, which means I will more than likely step onto the bus by … Continue reading →

This is a photo of Flyer, eleven years ago, today. We would often walk next door to the high school to relax in the shade of the small grove of trees out front beside the parking lot. I’d sit to … Continue reading →

The relief in the high temperatures has felt wonderful. But to be honest, I really never seemed affected by the heat. In fact, I don’t think I ever broke much of a sweat except for the balcony lobby of Schuster … Continue reading →

The cooler temperatures have been with us since yesterday and dipped to a wonderfully comfortable evening. I spent most of the night sleeping on the deck. I fell asleep at 11:30 PM and woke at 1:30 AM because I was … Continue reading →

It’s a sweltering morning, but we may see a break in the weather, today. A lengthy thunderstorm cell will be moving through, and the temperatures are to only climb to 85 degrees. It will be a most welcome arrival. Since … Continue reading →

Today, Darin Lee Jolliffe-Haas is forty years old. Darin Lee Jolliff is three months away from turning sixty. In this date, June 20, 1984, my sister, Dena, younger brother, and I were adopted by our step-father, David Haas. June 20th … Continue reading →

Wednesday was mostly a repeat of Tuesday; hot. Actually, it wasn’t too awful as I was comfortable throughout the day. At 6:30 AM, however, it is horribly muggy. At 9:15 AM, I began mowing the lawn and it was completed … Continue reading →

There’s a cool breeze blowing across the deck that keeps the wind chimes dancing, but there’s also a foreboding of the heat to come. Yesterday, was uncomfortable at times, but doable. The pooches and I remained hydrated. I decided to … Continue reading →

The 94 degree weather will be here soon enough, so I am enjoying as much deck time as possible. There’s been a good deal of walking and running activity passing The Haasienda as others take advantage of this beautiful morning … Continue reading →

Monday morning. Rain is expected all day. Fairmont Industries, next door at Kettering Fairmont High School, begins its big week-long plant and flower sale which funds many of the students’ camps and other wonderful opportunities for special needs students and … Continue reading →

I walked over to the Fairmont Industries’ flower and plant sale prepared to return with one hanging basket of impatiens and three flats of impatiens to plant in pots and set about the front yard. Sadly, their supplier could not … Continue reading →

My grandmother, Donna Mae Clary Barmes (8 May 1924 – 27 June 1992), would have turned 100 years old. Grandma Donna has been gone for nearly 32 years, and I still miss her. I am sure she and her sister, … Continue reading →

It’s Saturday morning and we’re still hanging in the 60s. Tomorrow, we shall finally see a return to the 70s and 80s. Tonight, I will make my final visit to the musical jungle for THE LION KING. It’s been a … Continue reading →

Last night at 11:15 PM, I exited Schuster Center, ending my two weeks in the musical Serengeti of Disney’s THE LION KING. I am thrilled that it has come to an end, but I cannot deny how much I loved … Continue reading →

The rain is upon us and will be sporadically visiting us throughout the day, and maybe into the evening. It appears that the heavier portion will be as I am heading to Schuster to house manage a private event. It’s … Continue reading →

Today is a day that I could use the invigorating sunshine to lift my spirit and energy. Life-juggling seems to be my lot in life at the moment and it is draining. Last evening’s private event at Schuster Center was … Continue reading →

I turned my Wednesday around despite being a bit down about not having my entire day free. I got home by 2:30 PM and fed the dogs before laying down to take a two-hour nap. I woke at 4:30 PM … Continue reading →

The morning skies let loose with at least six hours of solid rain, and I was out in some of it. I returned to bed until 8:30 AM, excited to have a full day off. At 9:06 AM, I stepped … Continue reading →

By 6:15 AM, the golden rays from the east were pouring through the windows, bouncing between all the openings in doorways and around cabinets and furniture. We are expected to have temperatures in the upper 80s for the next several … Continue reading →

Chief, 13.5, has been quite mobile but still dealing with hind-leg difficulties. He has been joining us on the deck and even joining Hoskins and Colonel Deeds in the yard as they chase and play around the stationary old fellow. … Continue reading →

My weekend moved too quickly, and I wish I could grab it all over again. Saturday was one setback after another, but it finally pulled together by 4 PM when Laura pulled into my driveway to take Mama Kay and … Continue reading →

This Wednesday is a bit chillier than previous days, and we’ve had some scattered showers since early morning. On Tuesday night, former student and bonus son Alex Loree and I went to Elsa’s on Far Hills Avenue for a late … Continue reading →

Wednesday was just a blah day, inside and outside. The sun barely acknowledged us, and the temperature remained cooler, finally allowing some warmer breezes to blow toward the evening. I piddled around the house but did not feel accomplished. The … Continue reading →