Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

I don’t recall when I first became interested in Watergate, but I do remember scurrying home from Washington elementary school when I was in the fourth grade to watch the Watergate hearings on television. Much of it was beyond my … Continue reading →

Last night I began my ninth year working Beavercreek high school’s show choir camp. It is one of my favorite weeks in the summer, and last night was especially enjoyable. I had to returning instrumental combo members who graduated this … Continue reading →

My dear friend, Jeff Carter, posted this on his blog and I love it. I feel some validation in this explanation! From Eli Bishop’s blog. Please visit http://elibishop.com for more exciting blog entries. 10 Myths About Introverts 10 Myths About Introverts (As a … Continue reading →

As is typical with me, I tore into supper preparations without a plan.  Sometimes, they work; sometimes, they do not. Tonight worked! I pulled a pound of ground chuck from the freezer to thaw, and during a break in lessons, … Continue reading →

As one of my former students, Marlyn Strickland, now a band director and a former participant with the Madison Scouts drum corps, wrote earlier: the Madison Scouts are in the house! And, are they ever! They arrived in Kettering sometime … Continue reading →

Saturday was packed full, and I loved every minute of it. I met with Raymonde Rougier, a retired music teacher and legendary accompanist in the Miami Valley, met me at Awesome Yogurt for some yummy fro-yo and to discuss working … Continue reading →

The weather could not have been better accompaniment to the score I composed as “My Sunday.” The fanfare and introduction began at 7:00 AM with a brisk walk of well over two miles. After a delightful allegro through breakfast, a … Continue reading →

This Saturday morning is damp, a bit muggy at 70-degrees.  The dogs and I had our walk, spending a good deal chatting with my neighbor, Jane, who lives across the street with her two beautiful blonde labs. Last night, I … Continue reading →

For some reason, waking up was a struggle this morning. Every time they moved an inch in my bed, the kids reared their heads up in anticipation that our morning routine was about to begin. Not so. I finally came … Continue reading →

Flyer’s cremains were retrieved from The Pines… I love this place, and the people. The Bridgman family joined me to scatter a bit of Flyer’s ashes in “Flyer’s Grove.” A little later, Sue Branson joined me to scatter some of … Continue reading →

My weekend officially began this evening at 7:30 PM.  I am ready for it. Tomorrow, Thursday, I will retrieve Flyer’s ashes from The Pines.  I am planning on taking Navi and Chief with me so we can roam the grounds … Continue reading →

The past few days have been incredibly moving with the outpouring of affection shown Flyer, and me.  I look at the collection of flowers, cards, books, Bills Donuts, Killer Brownies, emails, Facebook posts, and private messages, and am touched, even … Continue reading →

The Pines called this morning to let me know that Flyer has been cremated and I can pick up her ashes any time. I decided it was a good time for a family portrait.  The Kids were troopers, and behaved … Continue reading →

Dear Darin, I can see you are being swarmed with many beautiful condolences at the passing of Flyer. I hope I am not burdening you with more email but I wanted to send my love. When I first met you … Continue reading →

Around 5:00am, Monday morning, Chief alerted me that something had changed with Flyer.  I was in one twin bed, and Chief and Navi were snuggled in the other.  Sure enough, Flyer’s breathing had changed.  I snuggled next to her, continually … Continue reading →

This is a letter from a former student: Mr. Haas, When I opened up Facebook this morning and read Flyer had passed away I rose from my desk and closed the door so band students wouldn’t see me crying as … Continue reading →

I learned Steve Martin was coming to the Fraze Pavilion, and had been wanting to go.  I met Mr. Martin in 1992 or 1993 at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art as I was viewing Degas paintings.  The man … Continue reading →

This summer, as is generally the case, has passed by too quickly.  I missed having a small out-of-town adventure, but with Flyer’s unpredictable health it would not have been prudent. The end-of-summer activities are in full swing: cross country runners … Continue reading →

At daybreak, the rain was shrouding the Miami Valley in a dull grey that seemed to precipitate the day ahead.  I remember my grandmother use to say that ‘the angels were crying’ whenever it rained after someone had died.  This … Continue reading →

When I was a child growing up, I was often sandwiched in between older or younger cousins. Since both of my parents for the oldest, as was their parents, it seemed to work out but most of my first and … Continue reading →

I strive to steer clear of politics, religion and sex as topics to post or discuss.  All three are very personal, and have caused wars throughout history. A dear friend of mine, Sue B., offered this incredible, thought-provoking post regarding … Continue reading →

Flyer survived the night. I rose at 3:30 AM to check on her, and remained up the rest of the night.  By 6:00 AM I was busy with odds and ends, more to keep busy than to accomplish anything.  By … Continue reading →

My bedside clock currently reads 12:57 AM. I had anticipated being in bed by 11:30 PM, but other things took priority. As I prepared to head upstairs to my bedroom, Flyer was still with us. Her condition has vacillated throughout … Continue reading →

My dear girl still hangs on, but barely moves. She does not seem to be in any discomfort or distress and seems very much at peace. Flyer seems to know that she is loved, and raises her eyes up to … Continue reading →

Tuesday did not move smoothly as Monday. I am hoping today, Wednesday will run much smoother, and faster. I finished teaching at 8 PM Tuesday evening, shoved food down Navi & Chief, let them potty, and then headed to Beavercreek. … Continue reading →