Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

Since Quintin had percussion auditions tonight until 9 o’clock, I decided to head down to McCutcheon music studios in Centerville to get my clarinet which was being repaired. So I contacted Debbie McCutchen to see if she would like to … Continue reading →

During the winter months I don’t really get a lot excited about the arrival of Friday which heralds in the weekend. However when it is springtime and I get to spend more time in the yard and gardens I really … Continue reading →

Today is a bittersweet day. Four of my Fairmont high school seniors will be attending classes for the last day. Although I am excited for their futures, I am always a little sad to see this day come. Last night … Continue reading →

Lowes is wonderful!  I filled out my order on-line and within 15 minutes it was ready for pick-up.  Using a gift card, I purchased lumber and materials to add some items to the back yard: An extended fence along the … Continue reading →

Quintin and I are off to Lowes today to purchase lumber for some projects in the back. I am so glad I got this gift card to use that will cover all the expenditures. The other neat thing was that … Continue reading →

So… my intent of purchasing wood and getting several projects ran afoul, this morning.  We ventured out at 9:00am to a place called Architectural Reuse Company.  I thought I was going to buy inexpensive lumber and I discovered a Disney World … Continue reading →

This morning, when I woke at 5:30am, the biting smell of burning wood, from the neighbor’s fire pit, hung in the air.  Since we cannot burn wood in our fireplace, I miss that aroma.  I seldom drink coffee, but I … Continue reading →

Naturally my 48 year old body would not offer some leisure on a Saturday morning, allowing me to sleep in. Sigh. A busy day is scheduled but sleeping until 7:30am would have allowed me to remain on schedule. Today we … Continue reading →

I had a surprise break in my schedule so I decided to run to the grocery store to get a few items. It always amazes me just how aggressive people are in a grocery store. The supermarket seems to bring … Continue reading →

The plan was to be in bed, hurtling myself toward slumber by midnight which is something I’ve not done in years.  Generally, I am winding down by 1:00am, tending to fall asleep by 1:30am.  The body’s alarm clock, but most … Continue reading →

There is really little to report.  Spring has finally invaded the Miami Valley, and the budding beauty is holding us under siege.  And with that beauty comes allergies. Flyer’s health is much improved, and has baffled, and amazed the vet … Continue reading →

Monday was my AADD (Adult Attention Deficit Disorder) Day.  I generally have 2-3 a month where I simply cannot focus on what needs to be accomplished that morning, mostly writing and/or research.  For the longest time I cursed AADD Days because … Continue reading →

Sunday, with the exception of spending time with the Pollocks at the 1913 Dayton Flood exhibit and presentation, was low key. This week is not a low key week with a heavy teaching load of prepping prospective drum-majors and middle … Continue reading →

Attending a 1913 Dayton Flood presentation with Quintin, Joanie & Brian Pollock; hosted by a member f the Oakwood Historical Society. Great photographs from the disaster. Tons of information on early Dayton that is really interesting. Dayton really was a … Continue reading →

This was an interesting study.  This is the list of U.S. News Best High School Rankings.  The first few schools, at least through #6, seem to be charter schools. As for Ohio, I was surprised by the rankings for Best High Schools … Continue reading →

I watched CAROUSEL until approximately 4:00am and fell asleep immediately upon its conclusion. By 7:15am, the fury trio wanted their breakfast. It’s 8:00am and I am ready for more sleep. My head aches, and my body seems to be in … Continue reading →

Quintin is spending the weekend at a teacher’s house, watching her dogs and house while they are attending her daughter’s college graduation. I thought about going to SWEENEY TODD this evening, but I am feeling a little under the weather. … Continue reading →

Gone are the days of walking around Kroger with a cook book in my cart, borrowed from the book aisle, figuring out what I need for recipes.  Today, I whipped out my iPhone and looked up ingredients for salsa. I’ve … Continue reading →

What a beautiful drive it is to Ankeny middle school this morning. The sun is shining brightly and everything about the world seems to be green with specks of reds and yellows and oranges and blues poking out from the … Continue reading →

Next Wednesday will be May 1st – May Day. Where did April go?  It seems as though April just began, and now it is wrapping up.  Time does not hold back.  When I was in kindergarten, I can remember thinking, … Continue reading →

A full, wonderful day of teaching.  Two new students today, two new ones for Wednesday, and one new student for Thursday. Around one o’clock this afternoon, Flyer indicated that she wanted to join me for my nap.  Rarely has she … Continue reading →

Monday, April 15: Noticing Flyer is losing weight. Has a healthy appetite and drinks a lot of water; has been enjoying the nicer weather and exploring the back yard more.  Tuesday, April 16: Flyer seems to be sleeping more, except … Continue reading →