Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

It’s a comfortable 72 degrees at the moment. Rain is predicted to begin around 2 PM. I was awake at 6 AM, fifteen minutes before my alarm was set to wake me. I was fully rested and feeling somewhat energetic. … Continue reading →

I had a number of great-great uncles and aunts with whom I was close. These uncles and aunts were the siblings of my Jones, Daugherty, Barmes great-grandparents. Uncle Alphie was the younger brother of my great-grandmother, Mary Belle Jones Clary, … Continue reading →

Mother’s birthday is April 6th. She was born six days before President Franklin Roosevelt’s death. Her birthday always coincided with the arrival of spring’s blooming. Several perennials in my front yard were a gift from Mother which she purchased from … Continue reading →

The weekend, at least for me, has come to its end and I resume teaching at 3 PM. One of my Colorado students who is visiting his Kettering grandparents will be here in person for his lesson. I have a … Continue reading →

It is still dark and a bit on the chillier side, this morning. It’s currently 34 degrees with a prospect of hitting 49 degrees this afternoon. Due to Spring Break and various shows, I had the last evening free and … Continue reading →

It’s on the frostier side with 28 degrees outside. However, by early evening the forecast promises a high of 58 degrees. Last night, I saw BE NATURAL at Neon Movies in downtown Dayton, and I loved the documentary which was … Continue reading →

 As the high school marching band entered the track after the half-time show, passing the crowd in a seemingly endless line, two abreast, there was a point where the marchers turned their heads while moving and saluted the stadium crowd … Continue reading →

It’s been three productive, semi-but-good-stressful days and I decided to treat myself to my own kind of midweek adventure with Chinese food, getting several dress shirts and black slacks at Goodwill in the Oregon District, and spending some time at … Continue reading →

It is still very dark outside at 7:20 AM due to the rain that began yesterday, off and on, with more bands passing throughout the night and continuing into today. Col. Deeds and the three sisters did not remain outside … Continue reading →

I am loving the temperature this morning. It’s 58 degrees with an expected 8 more degrees by Noon, making it 66 degrees. It’s wet and gloomy, but the temperature is enough to make me smile. By late evening we are … Continue reading →

It’s a grey Tuesday morning but the eastern light is pushing through. The next several days are expected to bounce back and forth between the upper 50s and mid 60s. I hope my legs feel cooperative enough to walk the … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I posted this meme about spotting cows out in the field while driving. I’m amused by the number of personal and comical responses from others. When I was quite young, I was aware that cows often lay down in … Continue reading →

Many social media friends have commented on how much Col. Deeds has grown. He has. Although the photos, taken seven weeks apart, don’t necessarily show it, I can certainly tell the difference in his size, especially his weight. Now, my … Continue reading →

Baseball season is just around the corner but Wright State University’s Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Picture and director, Joe Deer, have hit an over-the-fence home run with their season closer, ON THE TOWN. I’m not gonna go into … Continue reading →

A lovely glow emerged over the eastern trees and rooflines and gave the kitchen a molten ginger glow. The projected temperature is 57 degrees and I am hoping it will be comfortable to sit on the deck for some reading … Continue reading →

Last night, I was still revved up from my teaching when I crawled into bed a little after midnight. It was another great afternoon and evening of working with some hard-working talent. However, sleep was not easily kept as I … Continue reading →

I finished up in my study at 12:45 AM, spending some additional time to make up for the few hours from finally escaping from The Haasienda to absorb some fresh air and Chinese food. I came into my bedroom to … Continue reading →

Col. Deeds is physically growing, mentally grasping everything, becoming an emotional blessing and delight, and adopting a tyrannical teenage attitude. Now, when I say, Deeds, come,” he’ll look up for a moment and then completely ignore me. Often, the older … Continue reading →

The world is sunny and bright and our temperature this afternoon is 44 degrees with a promise of rising further to 48 degrees. Thursday is expected to be 57 degrees! I had two great online college classes to teach and … Continue reading →

It’s been a long day but a productive one. I’ve got a break in lessons and will have one more at 11 PM. I had an earlier break with a student in dress rehearsal for their show. I went to … Continue reading →

Born on this date, March 12, in 1874, Edward Andrew Deeds played a vital role at the National Cash Register Company before co-founding the Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company with lifelong professional partner and friend Charles Kettering in 1909. Deeds later … Continue reading →

Grey skies and damp earth are greeting The Miami Valley this Friday morning. I only have my online classes to teach, starting at 11 AM, and that is all the heavy work on my docket. My goal for this evening … Continue reading →

The day promises to be grey and chilly. With the clocks advanced one hour, it’s difficult to predict the day’s weather direction from the east. I love waking up every morning to The Fab Five! Before swinging my legs out … Continue reading →

In a few hours, we move forward one hour for Daylight Savings Time. I am just not a fan of this moving back and forth. The fall clobbers me and the spring, though slightly clobbering, is much easier. I spent … Continue reading →

Now, whenever I shout, “time for bed,” Col. Deeds races to the bedroom, hops up onto the bed, and claims my pillows. The rituals have begun.