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About Wright Flyer Guy

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

MY DAY: Ending the long day with FROZEN

As fortune would have it this evening, the attendance at the Victoria Theatre was quite low, and there was an open house manager spot on balcony, house left. I was pretty excited that I would get to see FROZEN one … Continue reading

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MY DAY: Ending the long day with FROZEN

As fortune would have it this evening, the attendance at the Victoria Theatre was quite low, and there was an open house manager spot on balcony, house left. I was pretty excited that I would get to see FROZEN one … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: Saturday, May 13th

The last time I knew how awake I was upon hitting my bed, last night, was 12:25 AM. I anticipated six hours of sleep; however, due to two men shouting their conversation to one another as they ran through the … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: Spring is here

The seasonal allergies and sinusitis have formed into a huge bass drum that has a consistent solo inside my head. But, I’m loving the weather and the smell of spring flowers. We’re taking a slight dip in temperature, today, sandwiched … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: Letting go of FROZEN (for me)

I went to bed by 10 PM after a very long, tiring day and Col. Deeds immediately snuggled against my chest. Generally, he will spend a few hours against my neck and chest before moving down to be near Harrigan … Continue reading

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MY DAY: Friday night FROZEN

I’ve twenty minutes before No. 17 hauls me southward into Kettering. I’m beat and eager to see the FanFive before crawling into bed for six hours of sleep before repeating today’s schedule on Saturday. FROZEN… ahhhh… the music grew on … Continue reading

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MY DAY: Wednesday is almost in the books

My day began with waking at 6:10 AM when Col. Deeds, who’d been sleeping beneath the bed so he was close to Chief, bounded excitedly onto the bed to snuggle next to me, offering a few kisses to my neck. … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: April & May have switched places

5:50 AM, twenty-five minutes before the first alarm was to sound, the thunder and lightning began. Erma is the only pooch of the five that seems terrified of storms. We have had several storms since Col. Deeds arrived last February … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: Birthdays for Grandma & Harry

I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day, especially one such as this to remember my grandmother on her birthday as well as President Harry Truman.  I rose at 6:45 AM, fed the dogs, opened the deck door for … Continue reading

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MY DAY: A day filled with royalty

My day began at 6:15 AM as King Charles III was moments away from being crowned. My official day ended with Elsa being crowned in FROZEN. It was a long, busy, productive day filled with business and creative moments. Before … Continue reading

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MY DAY: A day filled with royalty

My day began at 6:15 AM as King Charles III was moments away from being crowned. My official day ended with Elsa being crowned in FROZEN. It was a long, busy, productive day filled with business and creative moments. Before … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: Coronation Day

It’s May 6th and the ceremonious sounds in Westminster Abby are sounding throughout The Haasienda as I prepare for my marathon day that will end when I return at 11:55 PM, tonight. A student asked if I had seen Queen … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: FROZEN & Cinco de Mayo.

I am not a fan of FROZEN, but seeing all the children arrive at The Schuster Performing Arts Center, last night, made me a fan of the magnetism the musical holds. As I crossed Second Street, patrons were pouring out … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: May the fourth be…

I will have six hours to work before needing to get ready to head downtown to The Schuster for an evening of FROZEN. I have a number of shifts with this particular musical which is not one of my favorites, … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: Col. Deeds’ double anniversary day

Today is a double anniversary for Col. Deeds of The Haasienda. November 3, 2022, Col. Deeds was born. Today he is six months old. February 3, 2023, at age three months, my former student, now a new mommy, Rebecca Hoskins … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: A cold Monday

Round One of an incredibly busy, hectic several days has finally shifted to less compact for a few days until Friday returns with Round Two. Although I was teaching on Sunday from 3 PM – 11 PM, the pooches were … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: A Tuesday morning

The weather could have been a little warmer, but Monday evening was splendid. I had a sixty-minute turnaround after arriving home by 2:30 PM and needing to be on the bus downtown. I had a meeting at 6:30 PM at … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: A super Thursday begins

Wednesday was a good, restful, yet still productive day. I accomplished a good deal of tasks around the house, mostly finishing up laundry and putting it away. By 3 PM, I was on No. 17 and heading to downtown Dayton … Continue reading

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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: It’s May? Tra-la-la my butt!

When the calendar’s page turns to May, my mind expects Springtime. However, this recent turn of the page has yielded anything but Spring weather with cold rain and temperatures in the forties. Next Monday, I shall hopefully buy my flowers … Continue reading

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Discover the History of British Coronations | History | Smithsonian Magazine

Ahead of Charles III’s ceremony, here’s what you need to know about the origins and evolution of the centuries-old tradition — Read on http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-not-so-brief-history-of-british-coronations-180982088/

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Alize Carrere & Adaptation

My typical evening for teaching 14 students was whittled down to two students due to dress and technical rehearsals, and end of the year school concerts. Dayton Live offered comp tickets to house managers for a presentation by Alize Carrere, … Continue reading

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MAY-KE IT A GREAT DAY: It’s May!

  “It’s May! It’s May, That lovely month when everyone goes blissfully astray.” Well, today is not how Lerner & Lowe would have imagined and I don’t think Oscar Hammerstein II’s lyrics could bring on better weather. Rainy. Chilly. Monday. … Continue reading

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DAILY DEEDS: The growing Colonel

Colonel Deeds arrived Friday, 3 February 2023 and he was twelve weeks old to the day. May 3rd, the Colonel will turn six months old. Here are some photos of Deeds’ arrival when he met Chief for the first time, … Continue reading

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MY DAY: Sunday evening & CURTAINS

This day was hit-and-miss with the weather – sometimes bright and shining, while bouncing back to overcast skies with higher chances of rain. Saturday was spent with the dogs who have missed having me at home for long stretches of … Continue reading

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MY DAY: Dogs at home

I have a terrific Canine Crew that assists me with the pooches when I am away from the house. I love these young folks who give The FanFive some incredible attention. Today, before leaving home, the pooches were lounging in … Continue reading

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