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Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy
Snarling snow…
As I was leaving the house at 8:05am for the grocery and the middle school, the snow had just begun to fall. Two miles later, a few blocks from Kroger, I thought I had been transported to the Upper Peninsula … Continue reading
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Reading & Research…
I am working on a new theatrical project about Mary Lincoln, wife of President Abraham Lincoln. I love being surrounded by all my books on Mrs. Lincoln, and President Lincoln. They are like old friends. Some I have had since the … Continue reading
Inauguration Day
It is exciting, thrilling, inspiring, patriotic, and at times, capable of watering the eyes a bit. I love the pomp and circumstance, and the pageantry. When the former presidents and first ladies descend the stair case to the main inaugural … Continue reading
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Beavercreek Show Choir Invitational – Friday Night
Home from a wonderful afternoon and evening at Beavercreek High School. I was so excited to see so many folks I normally don’t get to see, except during show choir season, and I got to judge some pretty impressive middle … Continue reading
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Why The Arts?
“The arts aren’t just a career, or a fun night out, they’re a mode of thinking which can help us find new solutions to problems, and equip us for an unknown future. Creativity and the capacity to innovate are really … Continue reading
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Wolff’s famous Beef Manhattan recipe
In Elwood, Indiana, where I grew up, my next door neighbors, early on, were Dutch & Kate Wolff. Dutch owned a restaurant and bar, Wolff’s. One of the most popular meals was the Beef Manhattan. Quite often, someone in the … Continue reading
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CRAZY FOR YOUr new look, Muse Machine!
Sunday afternoon, Quintin and I attended the Muse Machine’s 29th student production, CRAZY FOR YOU, and were pleased to be surrounded by good friends. In December, I was invited to the closed performance featuring all the understudies, and loved every … Continue reading
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Musical Theatre History on YouTube
Someone posted this collection of musical theatre offerings from 1909 – 1999. Some really great things.
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GANGSTER SQUAD
This afternoon, Quintin and I saw GANGSTER SQUAD, and we both loved the movie. It really had some great moments, and some funny ones, as well. GANGSTER SQUAD is secret crew of Los Angeles police 1949 officers led, by two determined sergeants, … Continue reading
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Saturday…
Friday night was enjoyable, and relaxing… a delicious dinner at Oinkadoodlemoo’s… some groceries… some videos… and home to relax. Quintin’s movie selection was THE TRAITOR. It was what it was, but there were funny moments that did crack me up. … Continue reading
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Adoption video….
This is such an incredible, inspiring video…
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CRAZY FOR YOU at The Victoria Theatre
The Muse Machine’s production of CRAZY FOR YOU, featuring some of the best teenage talent in the Miami Valley, runs Thursday (tonight) through Sunday afternoon. I saw the understudy performance in mid-December and it was outstanding. Director Joe Deer and … Continue reading
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A quiet January morning…
It has been a rather quiet morning of reading/research, and working on various little tasks. Now, it is time to grab something to eat and prepare for six hours of teaching. I have no idea what is on the menu … Continue reading
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Farewell, 2012… it was a very good year!
I don’t think I have ever enjoyed a year as much as I have enjoyed this one. Despite too many funerals of loved ones this fall, 2012 was filled with many new, wonderful, exciting journeys. I am ready to repeat … Continue reading
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"She folded her napkin…"
Around this time, two years ago, my son walked into my study and said, “Dad, watch this.” He gave Flyer the command to sit, and then said, “Catch,” to the dog who would do back flips in mid-air to catch … Continue reading
Wright State University Theatre Department's 2013-2014 Season…
Looking ahead to next season, Wright State University is among the first arts organizations in The Miami Valley to announce its 2013-14 lineup. The mainstage offerings will consist of “Harvey” Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy co-directed by W. Stuart McDowell … Continue reading
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Christmas morning…
By 8:00am, the festivities had begun with the stockings being emptied. A short while later, the symphony of ripping and wadding paper began, accompanied by squeals of delight. A delicious brunch was consumed, followed by family time – mostly watching … Continue reading
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Arriving in Fowler…
Christmas Eve morning, Quintin, Flyer, Navi, Chief and I loaded into the car and pulled out of our driveway at 8:55am. After two stops of pottying and food, we safely, and rather quickly, arrived in Fowler, at 12:58pm – three … Continue reading
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Dayton Ballet: THE NUTCRACKER
I had never seen THE NUTCRACKER until this afternoon. Quintin, to his knowledge, had never seen a ballet. So, today was a rare treat for us, both. This production was a brilliant collaboration between The Dayton Ballet and The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. … Continue reading
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Mary Belle Jones-Clary
Today would have been the 115th birthday of my great-grandmother, Mary Belle Jones-Clary. December 20, 1897 – January 28, 1969 Belle was the daughter of Joel Monroe Jones & Anna Greenlee, and the older sister of Alpha, Henry & Harry. … Continue reading
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New Beginnings… an anniversary
Two years ago, today, my 15 year old son, Quintin, arrived in Dayton from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to join our family. At our home, surrounded by family and friends, his case worker who accompanied him on the flight, led us … Continue reading
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Polen Farm in Kettering
All these years of living in Centerville/Kettering, and I had never been to Polen Farm. I had driven past the Bigger Road location countless times, but had no reason for stopping. In fact, honestly do not ever remember noticing the … Continue reading
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CRAZY FOR YOU: Muse Machine's Understudy Performance
Tonight, I joined the Emery family, David, Maria and Raquel, in the Muse Machine’s rehearsal hall to watch the understudies for the January production, CRAZY FOR YOU, perform. My student, David Emery, did a super job, as did the other … Continue reading
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Another great Christmas Concert from Fairmont's Music Department
Last night, and Tuesday, the Fairmont High School Music Department presented their variety of ensembles in another exciting Christmas concert. Over 300 young musicians joined forces to end the program with a suite of John Williams’ HOME ALONE. Excellent!
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The Haasienda on Shroyer... 