Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

About Wright Flyer Guy

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

The Golden Gate Bridge

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Upon returning from Fairmont’s graduation exercises, and running a few errands with Jose, I curled up in bed with my laptop playing a Netflix instant video on The History Channel’s Modern Marvels – Golden Gate Bridge. Fascinating! If you can … Continue reading →

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Grandpa Leroy…

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

June 3, 2004, on a Thursday morning at 10:55am, my grandfather, Leroy Barmes, passed away. Grandpa loved nothing more than to make people laugh. In fact, it was his gift to us. Of course, it goes without saying that he … Continue reading →

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A legacy of humor… Grandma Jones

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Today, June 2nd, would have been my great-great grandmother’s birthday. Anna Greenlee Jones, the daughter of Andrew Taylor Greenlee and Prudence Anna Ball, was born in 1875 in Boone Township, Madison County, Indiana. As young girls, Anna and her sisters, Carrie, Mary … Continue reading →

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John Adams… the miniseries

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

JOHN ADAMS, the HBO miniseries. Continue reading →

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Refreshing rain showers…

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

It is 8:40 on the last evening of May, and the long, extraordinarily fun-filled weekend has come to a close. From last Friday evening until an hour ago, Jose and I have been non-stop, and how wonderful it has been! Though I … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day, 2010 Style…

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

And the weekend continues… After leaving Wright State University’s production HELLO, DOLLY (see previous post), I chatted with Mother en route home. By 6:00pm, Jose and I were to two of our scheduled grad parties for Megan Weyrauch and Ryan … Continue reading →

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HELLO DOLLY!

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

46 years ago, Ball State’s Emen’s Auditorium opened… 46 years ago, the Ball State Singers were born… 46 years ago (this September), I was born… 46 years ago (this September), BEWITCHED premiered on television… and… 46 years ago, HELLO DOLLY … Continue reading →

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John Adams

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

The day seemed to drag… I felt drained, and exhausted for no apparent reason. I accomplished little until it was time to teach – and that perked me up, greatly. Jackson Lockhart came to pick up Sophie from her lesson, … Continue reading →

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It's a Wednesday…

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

I cannot believe I have slipped into my old pattern of not blogging! I was so good about blogging, and then the past few days I have been lazy – an for no good reason. It has been a typical … Continue reading →

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Catching up…

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

I now have red impatiens in pots on the front porch, back deck, and scattered in places around the front corner fence. I am behind in getting flowers out, and felt bad since my neighbors next door have this beautiful … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Wilderness… Well, maybe just my neighborhood…

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

This morning was a tiring, but invigorating walk! At 9:50am, I set out with Flyer while chatting with Mother on my headset. For those who live in Kettering, I walked: through the athletic fields to Far Hills crossed over to … Continue reading →

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Old River Park & Deeds Point

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

What a fun evening Jose and I shared at Old River Park and Deeds Point. At 6:00pm we pulled into Old River Park. The park first opened on June 3, 1939, for NCR employees and their families under the leadership … Continue reading →

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Furidee…

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

There must have been some rain showers throughout the night as the streets and walks were wet. I only woke between 4:30am and 5:30am, but don’t recall hearing any rain. By 7:30am, the sun was shining, and the birds warbling … Continue reading →

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My Thursday morning….

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Yesterday afternoon, I took Jose out to the front yard to help me measure the length in front of the shrubs where I want to put a little stone wall just a foot or so off the ground. I handed … Continue reading →

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Wednesday…

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Yesterday was quite nice. It began at 2:30am when I woke after three hours of sleep – something I have experienced for several weeks. I returned to sleep around 5:00am and barely remember Jose coming in to tell me he … Continue reading →

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