Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

It was a hasty decision to head out to The National Museum of the United States Air Force, adding a quick trip to The Wright Brothers’ Memorial and a drive through Huffman Prairie where the Wright Brothers perfected their craft … Continue reading →

I don’t think a more beautiful morning could’ve been requested. While it is a bit hazy, the sun has an extraordinary glow and warmth. I allowed myself to sleep in until 7:30 AM. The four dogs did not seem Disrupted … Continue reading →

This is a true story by actress Barbara Tirrell “Yesterday, Friday, afternoon out of the blue, I got a phone call from my agent with an offer to be the offstage cover for three roles in the Broadway production of … Continue reading →

Years ago, when I was starting preschool, I came home and said something about “Toosday.” My father, Danny Jolliff, said I should pronounce it with a “y” after the “T” – “Tyoosday.” He also instructed me to say “nyooz” for … Continue reading →

A former student, Benjamin Magnuson, will be inducted into The Kettering Fairmont Performing Arts of Fall this coming weekend during Fairmont’s homecoming celebration. Congratulations, Benjamin! Benjamin Magnuson’s website.

It was a fantastic day. I got to spend time at The Park with two wonderful volunteers, Charlotte and Mary Lou. Charlotte introduced me to the other two steamless engines from NCR (National Cash Register). Carillon Historical Park has the … Continue reading →

The world around The Haasienda is wet from last evening’s deluge that soaked us. It is 58 degrees at the moment, and we are only to climb to 69 for the entire day. The sky is still quite gray and … Continue reading →

Sunday was a nice medium busy and relaxed day. By 10:00 AM I had decided to mow the yard. I began with the trimming in the front yard and just as I was ending that process the sprinkling began. I … Continue reading →

It’s 66 degrees and in 22 more degrees, we shall hit our high for the day. I am treating myself to breakfast and will hopefully feel like mowing the yard. Later today, Laura and I agreed to go to dinner … Continue reading →

The threat of rain has been upon us all morning yet there’s no rain in the forecast until evening. I barely finished trimming the front yard areas before the sprinkling began. I hurried the trimming along so I could at … Continue reading →

I was at The Park when a text message arrived from my son-in-law in London, England. “It’s been confirmed by Buckingham Palace that Her Majesty has passed away.” It was Homeschool Day at The Park and the first three hours … Continue reading →

I spent the first half of Wednesday at The Park and got to meet some super Guests from New Mexico, California, Texas, Wisconsin, Kansas, and Indiana. I also got to spend time with another staff member, Jamie, who covered for … Continue reading →

It’s a grey morning but we are promised no rain. The high is only expected for the upper 70s and this all sounds good to me. Last evening, two students with lessons back to back, moved a desk upstairs and … Continue reading →

At 9:15 AM, The Bane family, Angela, Tony, and Noah pulled into my driveway and after hugs, we moved along to Far Hills Avenue to stake our territory to watch the parade. Their older two children, Jacob, 22, and Ellie, … Continue reading →

It’s a rainy day and it’s a Monday, I mean, Tuesday. Karen Carpenter’s lyrics are with us this morning. But, to make it all the drearier feeling, we have thunder. It looks like this morning will be a complete washout … Continue reading →

The skies are grey and dark, and we’ve had rain throughout the night. It does not look like inviting parade weather but the forecast and radar show a nice break in the wet weather that may afford enough time to … Continue reading →

I was at The Park from 11:30 AM until 5:00 PM. My first students, both former students now in college who continue to study with me via Zoom, couldn’t be at their lessons so my teaching day commenced at 6:00 … Continue reading →

Yesterday was a day filled with rain and I hated to see it happen during the antique fire apparatus event at The Park. Since it was not Guest filled, I got to leave my full shift early. I did so … Continue reading →

It’s muggy and cloudy this morning, and I hope the weather clears up as it’s a big day at the park with antique fire engines. I am unfamiliar with this event, but I understand it has been quite popular in … Continue reading →

From DailyOM Our essence is an expression of fulfillment, and the universe wants to satisfy our needs and desires. The creative power of the universe is infinite. A single molecule’s destiny is as important as the consequences of the largest … Continue reading →

Owing to a busier than usual Wednesday, I briefly chatted with Joshua and David at 7:15 AM, fed the dogs, and fell back to sleep, waking in the final 90-minute back-to-back episode of DENNIS, THE MENACE. Last night’s event to … Continue reading →

I can honestly say Thursday was a relaxing day filled with documentaries, research, and reading for fun. The dogs seemed content that I was home almost all day without interruption. Laura and I went to see THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF … Continue reading →

On this date in 1897, John William Garrett Clary was born. My great-grandfather was called by one of his two middle names, Garrett, and for nearly all his life by the nickname, Skinny. Grandpa Garrett was a unique, hands-on great-grandfather … Continue reading →

I am on that balancing line of what is comfortable weather and what is not so comfortable. The 58-degree temperature is pushing it, but I would still rather spend it on the deck. The birds are sparse this morning, but … Continue reading →

One bump but it was still a day to feel good about. My sinus infection is much improved but it’s still lingering in some areas. This morning, I got ready and walked to CVS in Oakwood, fifteen minutes away, to … Continue reading →