Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

I am twenty-one years old today! Darin Lee Jolliff was born September 25, 1964. Darin Lee Jolliffe-Haas was born June 20, 1985. June 20, 1985, we all stood before Judge Carroll and our adoption was finalized. My birth certicate was … Continue reading →

LOL! Too funny! This has been an on-going joke since someone had to explain to me what a “fluffer” was! A friend of mine had this on her blog site and I had to borrow it.

Monday (June 12) began my summer schedule, which I love. I teach Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the mornings, take a two hour break and then teach from around 2:00pm-until 6:30pm. My first three days of the business week are … Continue reading →

Top Ten Hillary Clinton Campaign Slogans10. “Read My Lips — No New Interns” 9. “Reward Me For Putting Up With Bill’s Crap For So Long” 8. “Isn’t It Time You Were Disappointed By A Different Clinton?” 7. “Ask Not What … Continue reading →

Today would have been the 105th birthday of my great-grandfather, Virgil Barmes. Those who remember Grandpa Virgil tend to remember the outrageous practical jokes played by this witty, yet seemingly quiet gentleman. Virgil Barmes was well known in my hometown … Continue reading →

How Broadway’s Awards Evolved *********** The Tony Awards turned 60 June 11. Some two-dozen winners joined the select company of actors, writers, directors, designers and others who have made the trip down the aisle and up onto the podium. Over … Continue reading →

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Alan Bennett’s “The History Boys” won six Tony Awards including best play on Sunday, and the 1960s Four Seasons biographical show “Jersey Boys” overcame the stigma against “jukebox musicals” to win best musical. “The History Boys” … Continue reading →

Saturday morning, my family traveled up to Fowler, Indiana to celebrate the first birthday of my youngest nephew, Parker Leroy Haas, the son of my brother, Destin, and his wife, Stacia. More photos can be seen on my Yahoo website.

Photographs from the wedding and reception of my neice, Shaunna, daughter of my sister, Ann Haas Stewart.

A good friend of mine had this on her blog site and I had to post it as well – so funny! Today’s thematically appropriate video features Rowan Atkinson. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-fdjZDuaw4

A Baker’s Dozen of Inspirational Thoughts from Dr. Wayne Dyer Share these pearls of wisdom with your Grad, your Dad, or anyone who may benefit from this practical advice for living a successful, positive life—everyday!Excerpted from Everyday Wisdom for Success. … Continue reading →

Wednesday morning, Jose was so excited to go to school because he was one of the ten students selected to have lunch with a well known teen author, Maragret Peterson Haddix. Apparently, the students were to write out questions last … Continue reading →

NEW YORK (AP) — With Matt Lauer bringing the box of tissues, the Today show threw a going-away party Wednesday for 15-year host Katie Couric, who is leaving to become the next anchor of the CBS Evening News. “I’m feeling … Continue reading →

One of my all time favorite television personalities will be bidding farewell this Wednesday morning… It’s time for Katie Couric to prepare for the day after Today. During Wednesday’s show, Couric will say goodbye to Matt, Al, Ann and NBC’s … Continue reading →

To understand how fear blocks creativity, take a moment to imagine yourself telling a story. First, imagine telling the story to someone you love and who loves you. You probably feel warmth and energy as you fill in the details … Continue reading →

Sadly, many of the students with whom I have worked many years, will be graduating this June. This week is my farewell lesson with quite a few and it is very difficult. I will miss these students, and wish them … Continue reading →

Sadly, many of the students with whom I have worked many years, will be graduating this June. This week is my farewell lesson with quite a few and it is very difficult. I will miss these students, and wish them … Continue reading →

Sadly, many of the students with whom I have worked many years, will be graduating this June. This week is my farewell lesson with quite a few and it is very difficult. I will miss these students, and wish them … Continue reading →

If prayer is an intention that we announce to the universe in order to create a desired outcome, then our every thought is a prayer. This includes thoughts of worry as well as of hope. All thoughts are subtle creative … Continue reading →

CANTON, N.Y. – A man was charged with burglary and criminal mischief Thursday after he allegedly broke into a funeral home and fell asleep in a coffin. ADVERTISEMENT Joel Fish, 20, of Queensbury, was arrested after he was discovered at … Continue reading →

This weekend was the choral extravaganza at the high school. Friday was the curricular choirs: Treble Choir, Concert Choir and Symphonic Chorale. Saturday, May 20th, was the Fairmont Entertainment Company featuring the show choirs – Illusion and Mirage; the two … Continue reading →

Everything in the universe is made of energy. What differentiates one form of energy from another is the speed at which it vibrates. For example, light vibrates at a very high frequency, and something like a rock vibrates at a … Continue reading →