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About Wright Flyer Guy

Darin is a single adoptive father, a teacher, playwright, and musical theatre director from Kettering, Ohio.

Monday Morning Snow…

It’s absolutely beautiful outside.  I don’t care that others are bashing the snow now that it is officially Spring.  It seems as though some folks just need a reason to complain.  It’s weather.  That simple.  There is little you can … Continue reading

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Palm Sunday Snowstorm…

Schools are canceled throughout the Miami Valley for Monday, March 25th.  A beautiful snow has fallen, and continues to fall.

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Navi under the blanket

Navi loves to crawl under her blanket, cover her head, and chase Chief.  Or, she will simply walk around the room with the blanket over her head.  It takes a good deal of effort to capture these moments on video … Continue reading

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Coloring Outside the Lines

Last night, Quintin and I went to see PARENTAL GUIDANCE, starring Billy Crystal, Bette Middler, Marisa Tormei and Tom Everett Scott.  The critics bashed the film, but I found it to be quite: Hilarious. Tender. Real. Thought-provoking. Artie (Billy Crystal) and Diane … Continue reading

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Naturally, Blonde…

So Amy Kress tells me I need to call Dayton History at Carillon Park to RSVP for the opening ceremonies of the 1913 Dayton Flood Exhibit.  My membership newsletter arrived and on my iPhone shortly after her message. I scroll … Continue reading

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A Day Off…

There is always something fun when grocery shopping with Quintin!  He continually keeps me laughing. We lunched at the China Buffet in Kettering, compliments of the Bomholt family.  As we were being escorted to our booth, I heard, “Hello, Mr. … Continue reading

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Starting off Tuesday…

Will wonders never cease?  The fury trio allowed me to sleep in until shortly before 8:00am.  I feel two hours have escaped me, but do appreciate the additional sleep.  Truth be known, they were not even stirring.  Flyer had moved … Continue reading

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This is My kind of day…

Spring break is here. Since all the schools are on different schedules, I am teaching all day on Monday and Tuesday, and my regular Wednesday schedule so I can have Thursday and Friday off with Quintin.  Next week, I will … Continue reading

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Spring Break is here…

Spring break has arrived for Kettering Schools, and I will teach Monday through Wednesday, and have Thursday and Friday off to do some things with Quintin.  The following week, I will have Wednesday through Friday off since Beavercreek Schools will … Continue reading

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Vote for Ian Cali!

I am asking for as many of my Facebook friends to assist with this very special, and quick project! There is a fantastic young man from an amazingly wonderful family I’ve known for 22 years. Ian Cali, a senior at … Continue reading

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The Luck of the Irish at the First Ladies Library!

National First Ladies’ Library E-news NFLL InTouch March, 2013 Visit Our Gift Shop Visit our Gift Shop and maybe you’ll find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Well, maybe not, but you may find something you’d … Continue reading

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A new Pope…

Like countless others around the world, I am sitting here eagerly awaiting the introduction of the new Pope.  Since Pope John Paul’s election when I was in junior high, I’ve been interested in the process, tradition and history of the … Continue reading

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From Your Students You’ll Be Taught…

I’ve always believed that I learn a great deal from my students, and this morning was one of those reminders. An adult piano student and I were discussing nervousness when playing in front of others, as well as finding a … Continue reading

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A Snowy Day…

The dogs actually allowed me to sleep until 7:30am, but not without occasional coaxing to pull me from sleep. Snow weighs down branches, and seems to have the world on temporary hold.  This will be short lived as the weather … Continue reading

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A Snowy Evening…

After an earlier-than-usual supper, Quintin and I watched EIGHT BELOW, a beautiful movie focusing on one’s love for dogs.  Naturally, it drove the three dogs I love up the wall. Schools are closed around the Miami Valley as the snow … Continue reading

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I.M.A.G.E.S – Photography by DLJH

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Bucket Lists…

When the movie, THE BUCKET LIST, came out in 2007, the title worked its way into our vernacular.  One friend, an art teacher nearing retirement, will comment on various photos I post on Facebook that she is adding another item … Continue reading

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Winding down…

The Haasienda is winding down from a not-so-busy weekend. FRIDAY Quintin’s friend David spent Thursday night Made blueberry pancakes Read-researched Watched some documentaries Dined with Brian & Joanie Pollock On-going training at ACTION Adoption Services SATRUDAY Read Napped Wrote Watched … Continue reading

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Gearing Up For The Weekend…

This week has been relatively quiet, even mundane.  I completed a good deal of writing, and research, created more meals in the crock pot, taught three new students, and watched several movies with Quintin. Tonight, we will see one of … Continue reading

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Blonde Guy Jokes…

BLONDE MEN JOKES A friend told a blonde man: “Christmas is on a Friday this year.”  The blonde man then said, “Let’s hope it’s not the 13th.” ————————————————————- Two blonde men find three grenades, and they decide to take them … Continue reading

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A Most Satisfying Day…

It is 2:20am, Saturday morning. I woke Friday morning at 6:00am, only to discover Flyer, who had gotten into the kibble food bin the previous night, had urinated all over my study’s area rug due to her diabetes.  At 7:30am, … Continue reading

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Wright State presents 1913: THE GREAT DAYTON FLOOD

Next month, Dayton will celebrate the centennial of the greatest natural disaster to hit Ohio – the great Dayton flood of 1913.  I’ve read the stories.  I’ve watched documentaries.  I’ve looked through countless pictures.  I’ve walked along downtown streets to … Continue reading

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The Knit Jumper…

At Washington Elementary School, Roger Smith and I were the only ones in our class who did not have any siblings.  In first grade, Roger became a big brother. That left only me with a single sibling. The summer of … Continue reading

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Just Another Week…

This has been a good week, but an ordinary one in many respects. A great week of lessons with six new students… Tons of reading and research Basic house cleaning items 63-degree weather one day, 22-degrees the next day a … Continue reading

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Presidential Sites

I can never get enough of presidential or White House history.  97% of my Netflix rentals or instant watches are of documentaries – mostly having something to do with presidential or US History. This morning, I made a quick list … Continue reading

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