Monthly Archives: July 2024

Today, Erma has turned 15 years old. She joined The Haasienda when she was 9 years old on August 18, 2018. Happy birthday, precious Girl!

It’s breezy this Monday morning, the fifteenth day of July, but there’s a lot of mugginess inside The Haasienda. We expect temperatures in the mid to upper 80s but with continual winds of 8+ MPH. Yesterday was a bit more … Continue reading →

Saturday was a terrific day, all around. By 11 AM, I was in my booth at Frisch’s enjoying the breakfast bar and researching. Upon leaving, and preparing to cross Wilmington Pike to the bus stop, an idiot almost did not … Continue reading →

At 9:20 AM, this morning, I landed in downtown Dayton and went immediately to the little “shop n save” grocery store on W. 3rd St. I was in the house managers’ office 20 minutes before my designated 10 AM shift, … Continue reading →

Tuesday’s late afternoon and evening became a hit-and-miss game of rain showers and clear skies, and my deck time seemed limited, but I did manage to enjoy a good amount of time outside. This somber Wednesday morning is still very … Continue reading →

The house is a bit stifling, and at 74 degrees, it will quickly rise to 86 within a few hours and topped by an expected rain around 2 PM. I slept on the deck until 4 AM, rose, and went … Continue reading →

Hoskins, born September 8, 2023, is ten months old today, Monday, July 8, 2024 Hosky is a sweetheart of a little girl, full of energy but rather laid back. Every morning and periodically throughout the day, she and Colonel Deeds … Continue reading →

It is already turning into a nice day which will reach 86 degrees by midafternoon. The rest of the week is an echo of today with rain popping up this Wednesday. Yesterday, I spent a good deal of time on … Continue reading →

It’s a slightly muggy Saturday morning with the promise of a beautiful day. It is still damp from the rain experienced the previous two days. We’re in store for a lineup of wonderful days in the week ahead. I had … Continue reading →

It was a low-key July Fourth, and I was content. I no longer prefer the jostling, sweaty crowds, and I still find tremendous joy in celebrating the holidays and other events. I did take dinner in north Dayton at one … Continue reading →

It’s Thursday, July 4, 2024, and it is my favorite holiday.  Wednesday, I was up at 6 AM, as usual, and prepped the kitchen for a new appliance that was to be delivered by Lowe’s between 10:30 AM and 2:30 … Continue reading →

July 8, 2023 | by NCC Staff On July 8, 1776, popular legend says the Liberty Bell rang to symbolize America’s independence from Great Britain. But many “facts” about the Bell, such as its 1776 ringing,  are shrouded in mystery. For example, how did … Continue reading →

This is one of my favorite historical debates and sometimes, I agree with John Adams. From THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER: “When is the real Independence Day?” There’s no doubt the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in July 1776. … Continue reading →

Welcome, July 2024!  It’s the beginning of the hump month of summer. It was the start of the three-day Civil War battle in 1863 at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Sunday was both off-balance and productive, but I did manage to complete several … Continue reading →