Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

New post on Gone With The Wind Book Biggest memory of Alicia Rhett who played India Wilkes in GWTW was her smile by gwtwbook India Wilkes, played by Alicia Rhett By now the word has spread about the death of … Continue reading →

Chief is the best dog. Several years ago, I set out three hogs’ hooves on the kitchen counter. Chief stood up, selected one, and left the room. I figured he had selected his. However, I watched as he went into … Continue reading →

Each time Harrigan and Bailey go out to potty in the backyard, I always go with them to cheer them on. I am sure the neighbors will rejoice in the day when I no longer need to yell out, “Harrigan! … Continue reading →

The pups have been here a full six days, and feel as though they’ve been here much longer. Harrigan not only physically resembles Flyer, but she has some mannerisms, and traits that reflect her.  This morning, I put on my … Continue reading →

While growing up, Mother kept a lot of music in the house, and a good deal was from her own youth.  One spiral bound booklet was filled with choral music from the 1959 Madison County (Indiana) Choral Festival.  This collection … Continue reading →

It’s Sunday, and I am amazed at how much progress Harrigan and Bailey have made in the past twenty-four hours.  They are cute, sweet, snugglers, and love to go on walks, already. They know where the treat jar is located, … Continue reading →

Friday night, I had dinner with my dear friend, Sue Branson, and then watched my friend, Marcus McDoorman, win his semi-finals tennis match.  When I returned home, Chief, Bailey, and Harrigan were gathered at the gate, eager to greet me. … Continue reading →

We’re moving in on the 48th hour of Bailey and Harrigan’s adoption, and sadly, the one week anniversary of Navi’s accident, and departure. So far, I am really excited with the way The Girls have already adjusted to the Haasienda! … Continue reading →

While sitting in my bed with three napping dogs, THE BRADY BUNCH’s Tiger began barking.  Chief flew off the bed, ready to tear into the television. Immediately, two little girls sprang from their reclining princess positions, and pranced about the bed, … Continue reading →

The past twenty-four hours, I’ve received some thoughtful, and even hilarious questions regarding my acquisition of Harrigan and Bailey.  These were all from adults! “Are you crazy?” DLJH:  “Yip.  But smart enough to know I needed to move on from … Continue reading →

I woke this morning at 8:30 AM, and thought to myself, “That was so neat to see Uncle Danny!” Danny Barmes is my maternal grandfather’s much younger brother – only nine months older than his niece, Diana, my mother.  He … Continue reading →

Fortunately, the woods through which I hiked this morning and afternoon, we’re pretty well trod by more experienced hikers, and Boy Scout troops. While walking the kids this morning, with Marcus and Maggie, I decided that I needed to take … Continue reading →

There are times, practically every day, when I laugh at how much I am becoming like my grandfather. Right now, Thursday morning at 8:50 AM, I am sitting in a parking lot waiting for a store to open. My grandfather … Continue reading →

12 Reasons to Make Dayton History Your New Holiday Tradition 1. See the airplane that changed the world The Original 1905 Wright Flyer III 2. Take a spin on the indoor carousel Carousel of Dayton Innovation 3. Learn about a … Continue reading →

I’ve battled sinus and chest congestion for more than a week, and have returned to a different urgent care – The Little Clinic at Kroger on Dorothy Lane. I have been impressed with the service so far. A very slowly … Continue reading →

This seems to be a day of “Where were you when you learned of President Kennedy’s assassination?” On THE TODAY SHOW, they were discussing other moments of “Where were you when…?” KENNEDY ASSASSINATION: I was one month away from conception; … Continue reading →

8:30 AM Wednesday morning, Marcus & Maggie arrived for a fun adventure.  After allowing the dogs some indoor play-time, we loaded them into the van and aimed a few miles South to Grant Nature Park. As we unloaded the dogs … Continue reading →

On Facebook, folks are listing items for which they are grateful during this month of Thanksgiving. While all the sons were living at home, I stressed the importance of finding something for which we should be grateful, each day. On … Continue reading →

Tonight, for the very first time, I got to see Disney’s High School Musical. It was absolutely delightful! Back in September, one of my friends from Ball State University, Tim Siefker, told me his son, Mitchell, 16, would be starring … Continue reading →

I’ve never met Cindy Bodie, but some days, her posts make her feel like my best friend!  Cindy, like my friend and former adoption worker, Patricia Hill, gets the adoption issues that so many adoptive parents know so well.  The … Continue reading →

National First Ladies’ Library E-news NFLL InTouch November, 2013 Visit Our Gift Shop Carl Anthony’s biography of Ida Saxton McKinley NOW AVAILABLE!!! $35.00 Click here for Link . . . Call: 330-452-0876 Ext 320 for details and ordering instructions Happy … Continue reading →

Once upon a time I felt useful. In the days before adopting my sons, I always seemed to be needed. I was always busy with teaching, directing, and conducting, and always found time to be of service to others. Quite … Continue reading →

Some days are just plain ordinary. I rise from bed between 630 and 7 AM, and by 7:45 AM the dogs and I are out the front door for our 2.5 mile walk. Unless we meet up with Marcus and … Continue reading →