Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

A former student, Rob, sent this song to me in honor of Flyer, who, once again, seems to be sinking rather quickly. Dry away the tears Lay aside your fears No more pain, for my love I am here, now … Continue reading →

I can’t say whether or not it was a good Monday, or a bad Monday, because it was neither. It was simply a mundane Monday. Grant it, there were a number of things that actually made a good Monday, but … Continue reading →

My day got off to a much later start than to what I am accustomed. By 8:30 AM with Navi and Chief still sound asleep, I began stirring. The additional sleep did feel refreshing, but he had a sense of … Continue reading →

I grew up in a family that was accustomed to taking spontaneous trips. I can remember one Friday morning in the summer of 1973, when my grandparents joined our family for breakfast and someone mentioned that they would love to go to Holland … Continue reading →

The week did not feel exceptionally long, although Flyer’s most recent dip in health did add a good deal of worry to the entire week. The old girl seems to have bounced back, but still seems a tad bit weakened. … Continue reading →

Wednesday night, Flyer seemed to have a little more pep, but still not much. I let her lick off of my salad plate when I finished eating, and added water so that she would drink. And she did. The Kids … Continue reading →

Today is predicted to reach 93-degrees.  Tomorrow, we have a cool front approaching as the temperature dips to 92-degrees.  I can hardly wait. Flyer continues to sink; this latest episode began Sunday night.  Last night she refused food, and this … Continue reading →

AFTER A WHILE Veronica Shoftshall, 1971 After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul and you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning and company doesn’t always mean security. And you begin to … Continue reading →

Sunday, July 14th, I killed two birds with one stone, and what a delightful stone that was to toss. Presidential Bird: I got to visit President William Henry Harrison’s tomb, again. Love Birds: I was present, and sang with a … Continue reading →

My Sunday adventures took me to the furthest Southwest reaches of Ohio.  I’ve been in this neck of the woods before, and love the rolling hills of The Ohio River Valley. I chatted on my phone with Mother during the … Continue reading →

The morning walk began about 8:15 AM, and I am going on about four hours of sleep. This normally is not a problem for me, but after the past few days I could have used a little bit more slumber. … Continue reading →

It was red and yellow and green and brown… After performing twenty-nine productions as “Joseph” which included three national tours, a shot at “Pharaoh” when the actor I directed in the role decided to have an emergency appendectomy just before … Continue reading →

July 12th has mixed emotions for me, but I celebrate both. Today, in 1895, the legendary lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, who, along with his collaborator, Richard Rodgers, revolutionized the American musical as we know it today, was born.  Also on … Continue reading →

There are just some days that seem absolutely perfect. This was one. I accomplished so much around the house, finished up some business, assisted three former students with major projects for their marching band and show choirs, did some grocery … Continue reading →

An exciting weekend of weddings is approaching, and I am thrilled to death!  Most all weddings are exciting affairs, but these two have blessings written all across them.  Two beautiful people, one a minister with grown children, and grandchildren, and … Continue reading →

It’s 4:15 AM, and the first day of four days off. I am wide awake, but have hopes to return to sleep shortly. Our evening walk did not go so well, as the younger set of the trio seemed to … Continue reading →

For some reason I was wide awake at 4:45 AM. Nothing unusual, as I fell asleep around midnight. 4 to 5 hours of sleep is generally my limit, but I would like to return to sleep shortly. It just feels … Continue reading →

I just left the public library without even speaking to another soul. No one greeted me, no one interacted with me while I was checking out my books at the automated check out, and no one told me goodbye as … Continue reading →

The first day of teaching post vacation was great. I am preparing for my longest day of teaching as I write this. Our walk this morning, despite my opening act of lethargy, I became energetic and excited.   It seemed … Continue reading →

It’s nearly midnight feeding this day into 9 July. It was a good day of teaching, and the students seemed as refreshed as myself. Hey quiet evening with two PBS documentaries to entertain me. I tried fiddling with my keyboard … Continue reading →

Today is the last day of my 11 day vacation. I really can’t complain since I only teach three long days a week followed by four days off. However, I sorely needed these 11 days to simply relax, get some … Continue reading →

In a few minutes I shall begin getting ready to head to Centerville to play music for a visitation and funeral for a grandmother of a friend, and a great-grandmother for two of my students. Music, without any doubt, is … Continue reading →

Oh, boy! This is right down my alley! Flight by Night Overnight Program at Carillon Historical Park July 12-13, 2013 6:00pm – 8:00am at Carillon Park $35 per Dayton History Member $45 per Non-MemberDiscover Flight & Learn about the Wright … Continue reading →