Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

Mother always told me, “Figure it out” when I was confronted with a barrier – no matter what the issue. And this I have done for many years. The challenging phrase has always come in handy as a father (especially … Continue reading →

For some reason the other day, I was reminded of the old school desks at Washington Elementary School. As a student advanced through the grades, the desks increased in size. In the beginning they were the desks with no lids … Continue reading →

This was just a fun day. There is no other way to describe it. At 7:15am I was driving Jose to national guard drill. Back at home I busied myself with a ton of items before running Quintin to band … Continue reading →

It’s evenings like this that keep reminding me why I love being a dad. My first student made it over from the high school next door, and the second student followed but was gone by 4:00pm. The remaining students canceled … Continue reading →

Just doing what you have done for me…assisted me when needed and supported! Love D PS. I am class right now…wow is this going to be a hard semester. Destin L. Haas-PrincipalBenton Central Jr.-Sr. High School 4241 E 300 S … Continue reading →

I think all of us have known truly great individuals who have passed away, and think, “There will never be another one just like them.” Of course there will not be another just like them. However, I believe that when … Continue reading →

I think all of us have known truly great individuals who have passed away, and think, “There will never be another one just like them.” Of course there will not be another just like them. However, I believe that when … Continue reading →

I thoroughly enjoyed these past two weeks. They were absolutely wonderful. However, it is time to get the Jolliffe-Haas family on a schedule. Quintin’s December 20th arrival was perfect timing because it allowed him to have some “down-time” with Jose … Continue reading →

I am watching a neat program on The History Channel about decoding certain items within the framework of our nation’s history. Some very interesting information! This one episode was investigating the origins, and hidden meanings of the Statue of Liberty. … Continue reading →

I came over to the library to check my emails since my main computer and laptop have both crashed. Hopefully I will get a blog entry completed to catch everyone up with the past few days. Quintin’s plane arrived a … Continue reading →

I fell asleep around 1:00am, and woke nearly every hour before finally rousing fully at 5:00am. The coffee maker kicked on, and Mother and I started the morning with our cups, chatting and watching the morning news. Flyer and Logan … Continue reading →

I am sitting up in my bed, typing away, while glancing out at the beautiful sunrise that greets this day with its gentle rays spotlighting the trees. The new coffee maker – my first programmable – awaited my entrance into … Continue reading →

Near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville and Wilbur Wright make the first successful flight in history of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft. Orville piloted the gasoline-powered, propeller-driven biplane, which stayed aloft for 12 seconds and covered 120 feet on its inaugural … Continue reading →

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of — wheeled … Continue reading →

When Quintin arrives Monday, December 20th, the adoption placement agreement will be signed, and following that, Quintin will light three candles: 1) the first for his birth family and all their traits and life he carries with him; 2) the … Continue reading →

In years past I signed one million-umpteen holiday cards. I always planned to get an early start each year, but naturally, it never happened. My first year with the least amount of holiday concerts and events in the past thirty-three … Continue reading →

Every time I check out Jeffrey Carter’s Word Press blog site I always find something new to add to my own. While working on some adjustments to my own site, I discovered I can send directly from my email to … Continue reading →

My Word Press blogs can now be accessed via email subscriptions. For those who are not members of the Facebook world where my blogged posts regularly appear, this is another alternative to staying in the Jolliffe-Haas loop! http://dljh1964.wordpress.com/ Darin L. … Continue reading →

Very shortly I need to prepare for the return trip home after living in Albuquerque these past three days. This adoption journey has been the most incredible, by far – in fact, they have been utterly magical! The people – … Continue reading →