Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

Col. Deeds keeps taking his toys to Chief. I guess Deeds thinks Chief will play with them but Chief, Bailey, and Harrigan have never been toy playing dogs.

I opened the kitchen door to throw some chopped up and unused vegetable parts into the fenced in easement for some of the animals that pass through. I saw something in the tree and when I turned on the light, … Continue reading →

It was not as productive a day as I predicted due to gut torture but I relaxed on the deck in the 71-degree weather while the pooches played.

The temperature is mild but we have a threat of some morning rain showers. Sleep was good, but somewhat sporadic throughout the night. At 4:30 AM, Deeds moved to another side of the bed causing Harrigan to snarl and snip … Continue reading →

Last night, I posted several photos of Deeds on Instagram that showed how much he has grown over three weeks. Others had been noting how much he has grown but I couldn’t see it as much. I began noticing how … Continue reading →

Ode [For General Washington’s Birthday] By Robert Burns No Spartan tube, no Attic shell, No lyre Eolian I awake; ‘Tis Liberty’s bold note I swell, Thy harp, Columbia, let me take. See gathering thousands, while I sing, A broken chain, … Continue reading →

It’s a grey and rainy day, here in The Miami Valley. The good thing that is overriding the gloomy weather is that the temperature’s high is to be 67 degrees. There are so many areas in life where we need … Continue reading →

After about ten minutes of corralling a puppy to sit and not go around kissing his older siblings, I managed to get ONE photo.

Col. Deeds is three days away from being here a full three weeks. The little fellow fits right in. There is no question.

Deeds is patient waiting on his treats as the older four go in order: Chief, Erma, Harrigan, and Bailey. I’ve noticed that when I open the door to let them go potty, Deeds is now charging to the lead of … Continue reading →

When the dogs return from being outside, Chief has always waited until his pack has reentered the house. He’s done this since he was a puppy. Deeds follows Chief around and often he will just go sit by his older … Continue reading →

I live my pooches! Make it a great day!

We now have a new official treat catcher at The Haasienda! Col. Deeds has now been catching all of this treats for the past two days. He had to learn quickly because treats that bounce off the face and gobbled … Continue reading →

And just like that, we are on the other side of February with ten days remaining in this month. “It just keeps rolling along.” “But ol’ man river, He jes‘ keeps rolling’ along.” I first heard the lyrics to “Old Man … Continue reading →

I was busy at my study’s desk and turned to check on Deeds. He was seated right next to Chief.

This is how I’m watching a documentary on President Grover Cleveland. I love the paw around my neck.

Snow. We have a light covering of snow on the deck. It is very little but just enough to say, “we have snow.” My plan is to spend much time researching and writing. I am sure there will be some … Continue reading →

It’s been a nice and relaxing day. I got to listen to my friend and history colleague, Valerie Gugala, in two different Zoom presentations. The first was presidential birthplaces and early homes. The evening presentation was about all the homes … Continue reading →

Deeds had the physically infirm Chief playing a bit. It was terribly funny when Chief moved to take possession of the one doggy bed that Deeds’ usually holds.

Fifty years ago, on this night, I hovered around Mother’s bedroom as she prepared her suitcase. Grandma Donna was there, assisting Mother. I asked Mother why she was packing her suitcase. “I just want to be ready. The baby will … Continue reading →

One thing I am enjoying is watching Deeds emulate Chief. When they prepare to go outside for potty time, Col. Deeds is either right up front, or trapped in the back by the older crew.  However, when he returns to … Continue reading →

  Our day started at 6:40 AM with the pooches eating and pottying just as the rain was getting underway here in The Miami Valley. I thought I heard distant thunder and wanted to move things along. Today, I have … Continue reading →

When I was four years old, I went to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for major surgery. I was admitted on my birthday, and the Ruth Lyons Christmas Fund provided a birthday party for me to which other patients in the … Continue reading →

Deeds seemed to sleep soundly Wednesday into Thursday and I suspect it was due to his his vigorous playtime in the backyard. He was in his height of puppy glory with most of our day spent on the deck. Col. … Continue reading →

Deeds is no longer demonstrating any aversion to heading out the deck door to the backyard. The first week I would carry him to the yard and set him down. Now, he bursts through the door to do his business … Continue reading →