Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

LIMINALITY is my new word for the day, introduced to me, and the entire congregation, of North Bend United Methodist Church by Alice Kay Hoover. Liminality is from the Latin word limen, meaning “threshold.” I love this word.  Alice’s description … Continue reading →

There is nothing more pleasing to me than the sound of the mourning dove. This beautiful bird, also known as a turtle dove, seems to follow me.  Whether sitting on my deck or in my study or bedroom, on a … Continue reading →

It is now 1:00 AM and I am just now shutting down for the day.  And what a day it has been. By 8:00 AM Saturday morning I was on a Dayton bus heading to Enterprise Car Rental.  I think … Continue reading →

It is now 12:20 PM, Saturday morning, as I write this blog entry. Twas a long, long day, but one that was busy, exhilarating, and exceptionally active.  I am not tired, but relaxed, and ready for sleep. The Morning… By … Continue reading →

Ahhh… I love summer! I really do! Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were filled with lessons from 9:00 AM through 9:30 PM with one hour for lunch and an hour for supper. I was so energized each evening by the time … Continue reading →

Right in the middle of Lincoln Park Boulevard, I hit the pavement! We crossed Shroyer Road at the Lincoln Park Boulevard (LPB) intersection just as Almira Gulch rode up on her bicycle with her little iconic version of THE WIZARD OF OZ’s … Continue reading →

Bed rest is such a pain! I’ve actually behaved my self, today, and kept to my bed for rest, documentaries, and tons of dog snuggling.  But, it has gotten old, FAST! Via Netflix, Amazon Prime, and the public library, I’ve … Continue reading →

This morning was as packed as I could get it. I drove to Vandalia to purchase a new electric keyboard, and hurried back home to let the dogs out to potty, grab a bite to eat, change clothes, and head … Continue reading →

I know the construction, downtown, on I 75 is probably a major inconvenience, and frustration for many who drive it regularly. However, I find the earthworks, engineering, and construction to be absolutely fascinating. When they did the first phase of … Continue reading →

It’s been a busy, and a fun Saturday. I got a ton of things done, including the last show choir arrangement. The dogs and I took a 3 mile walk, and then I took the puppies to get their chips … Continue reading →

I can count on one hand the times I’ve been out on a weekend night to listen to a band in a bar setting.   Several choir members from Normandy Methodist Church went to see Bob & Sarah Koogler’s daughter, … Continue reading →

I think the last time I was in front of something called “a bar” was my freshman year of college when I took a ballet class.  Then, I was at “the barre.” Of course, one of my favorite areas in … Continue reading →

I love those moments in one’s day when joy unexpectedly bursts onto the scene. A contractor for Vectren came to do a safety inspection, and she was the NICEST lady.  She walked in, and immediately spied the dogs behind the … Continue reading →

SHAKE, RATTLE, ‘N’ ROLL JPMorgan Chase Foundation Broadway Studio Summer Camp SHAKE, RATTLE, ‘N’ ROLL (Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20) is a week-long performance-based summer camp for 13-18 year-olds who want to learn what it takes to be … Continue reading →

I’ve been buried under with show choir arrangements these past two weeks, and finally this morning, there seems to be an end in sight.  At least, I hope there is. The cold, frigid temperatures appear to be making their curtain … Continue reading →

Every morning, my first alarm on my iPhone sounds with “One More Day” from LES MISERABLES. 45 minutes later, my second alarm is “Hello” from BOOK OF MORMON. This morning, since I’d received the message of delays, and cannot go … Continue reading →

What an absolutely fine Saturday. I started off the morning tackling some business items, and then had a phone conference with a producer friend in New York City. Around 9:30 AM, Kevin Rutter, one of my former middle school students … Continue reading →

I don’t know what possessed me to buy a whole bag of apples, as I am not a fan of apples.  Let’s say, I love apples, but don’t regularly eat them. Applesauce, however, is a different story. My friend, Jeff … Continue reading →

Since childhood, I’ve always loved cardinals, and my bedroom was often filled with the sound of the resident cardinal singing from the tree next to my room.  Of course, it was great that Ball State University’s mascot is the cardinal. … Continue reading →

It was a particularly busy day. I ran several errands, did some housecleaning, prepared to huge pans of homemade vegetable soup, began working on arrangements of show choir medleys, and began teaching at 3 PM. I finished teaching at 9:30 … Continue reading →

I spent all morning, and early afternoon in bed, actually resting, and napping. Sadly, I do not feel refreshed, or less ‘blah.’  The sinus pressure still nags at me, and the congestion comes, and goes. I did move the stereo … Continue reading →

I woke at 3:45 AM to use the restroom and do a sinus flush. The girls were very eager for something special to happen while I was in the kitchen. When I returned to the guest bedroom, I noticed two … Continue reading →

For the past several days I’ve been dealing with severe head congestion that has mimicked a sinus infection. This past Friday, I noticed I was sneezing several times a day, and continued with my twice daily sinus flushes, and made … Continue reading →

If we all believe the Super Bowl commercial from Coca Cola is raising a stink, take a look at this video from 1939. This really sparked outrage! Marian Anderson, contralto, was to sing in Constitution Hall, the headquarters of the … Continue reading →

“If you become a teacher, by your pupils you’ll be taught.”                – Oscar Hammerstein II, THE KING & I Last night, I celebrated the accomplishments of approximately 30 students, and rejoiced at the … Continue reading →