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Dayton Heritage Festival Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Carillon Historical Park 11:00am – 10:00pm Presented by Time Warner Cable Fireworks Presented by Wells Fargo FREE ADMISSION ($5 parking per car) It’s a Memorial Day weekend to remember with an old-fashioned … Continue reading →

The day is rather quiet, but has definitely been busy.  A trip to the store to buy a hose for the front yard, followed by mowing, trimming and blowing the front yard. Now, I am seated on my deck.  Lunch … Continue reading →

The week was busier than usual, but sped by so quickly that I had to continually stop to remind myself what day it was. Monday I purchased my impatiens from the Fairmont Industries plant sale – my annual purchase – … Continue reading →

This is a wonderful project by Richard Chenoweth.  Please take a few minutes to read the article, and watch the video:  The Most Beautiful Room in the World  

I am now the proud gardener/owner of Mary Todd Lilies thanks to Jim McCutcheon & Debbie McCutcheon! Be watching for these in the front yard of The Haasienda! ‘Mary Todd’ has stunning large 4- to 6-inch bright yellow softly ruffled and crimped blooms. … Continue reading →

In 1986 or 1987, I was doing research for a music composition project while a student at Ball State University. My project was based around the life of President Lincoln, and eventually transformed into the musical, LOVE IS ETERNAL: Mary … Continue reading →

The evening teaching schedule ended early since students are with choirs competing in the OMEA state competition, or performing in musicals. The deck is peaceful… birds are singing… a breeze has conquered the humidity… the speaker from the track meet next … Continue reading →

Each week throughout this current school year, 53 students, arriving for lessons, stepped over the threshold that leads into my home. This number does not include the accompanying parents, siblings, and sometimes, friends. I have eleven seniors this Spring, and … Continue reading →

The Jolliffe-Haas Family of Ohio   …A Little About Darin… Darin was born in Elwood, Indiana in 1964. Since he premiered the same night as the television sitcom, BEWITCHED, he has been a lifelong fan of the program. Darin Jolliffe (pronounced, … Continue reading →

Yesterday evening, I read about all the things my St. Louis friend, Jeff Carter, had completed in his own yard.  This morning I was motivated to take advantage of the beautiful weather, and impending rain showers, to hit some areas … Continue reading →

I changed my iPod’s name to Titanic. Now it’s syncing. When chemists die, they barium. Jokes about German sausage are the wurst kind. I know a guy who’s addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any time. How … Continue reading →

For all my photographer-friends! This is a wonderful easy, quick volunteer opportunity, or even a ministry. Please read the following information!   From: Linzy Munger <linzy@afamilyforeverychild.org> Sent: Fri, April 27, 2012 12:40:21 AM Subject: We need Ohio Volunteers! “It’s one … Continue reading →

Connect A Million Minds Program Presented by: Time Warner Cable Buildings from the Ground Up (No fees required!) April 17 3:30pm – 5:00pm This program introduces students to the building methods and materials found on many Miami Valley buildings. Students … Continue reading →

The Fairmont Band Boosters are beginning their frozen food project, Friday, April 13th, 2012.  Once again, the boosters are pleased to work with the local company, Schairbaum Enterprises. The French Bread Pizzas have been great sellers since our local company began … Continue reading →

Research Opportunities at Wells Institute Welcome Spring!!! We at Wells Institute are excited about presenting new research opportunities in the area of Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetic Neuropathy, High Blood Pressure, IBS, COPD and Post Shingle Pain. If you are unemployed … Continue reading →

Join us for Fleurs et Vin at Carillon Historical Park! Sunday, May 20, 2012 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm The original “Party in the Park” was the brainchild of two friends, Vail Miller Sr. of Heidelberg Distributing Company and Mike Frank … Continue reading →

The day was productive. Not as productive as I had originally hoped, but things were accomplished. I managed to complete: grocery shopping miscellaneous shopping scattered grass seed watered seeded areas and flowers was surprised by a thoughtful gift and card … Continue reading →

“You know he always salutes just to me.” That was Mrs. Shirley’s story, and she was sticking to it. It was a regular Friday scene at Panther Stadium during four years of football.  The band would finish half-time, pass before … Continue reading →

I grew up in a wonderful town right smack-dab in the middle of Indiana.  In fact, Elwood, Indiana is called, “The Heart of Hoosierland,” due to the intersection of two major highways, State Routes 37 and 28.  As a kid, I … Continue reading →

One month ago, on February 26th, a seventeen year old boy was gunned down in Sanford, Florida.  Why? The answer is not exactly clear, however, it appears that racial profiling may have been the root to this young man’s murder. … Continue reading →

I am always amazed at how abruptly Spring can spring.  Overnight, there seem to be surprising changes, and the world suddenly has a little more color, and beauty. This morning, as the grey skies lightened a bit, I could see … Continue reading →