Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

This beautiful day, sunny, clear blue sky, and 67 degrees has The Haasienda perched on the deck to savor every moment. The two Seniors and Bailey are next to me in their sphinx pose and Deeds is running all over … Continue reading →

The sky was very patriotic with its faded red, white, and blue hues glowing from the east. The day promises wind, but highs nearing 60 degrees. Tomorrow is forecast with the day rounding out at 61 degrees. Perfect. Last evening … Continue reading →

This Monday has been gorgeous. Comfortable weather and bright, sunny skies have made this mid-February day seem like early April. Of course, in Ohio, we could have a blizzard in early April. I have been watching documentaries, researching, and resting … Continue reading →

Deeds has been doing a fantastic job of going outside to potty in the backyard with the other four. Sometimes, he leads the way and gets surpassed by the others who are much faster, or he gets trapped in the … Continue reading →

Some of my Lincoln collection displayed in the front room. The Lincoln bust was given to me by my uncle, Ron Barmes, in 1972. The first book I purchased in March 1973, at the Lincoln boyhood home in southern Indiana. … Continue reading →

At 4 AM, Deeds woke me for potty time. For the 11 PM “last call,” I carried him to the edge of the deck, set him down, and watched him scurry down the steps to follow the others into the … Continue reading →

I get a lot of questions regarding Deeds on social media and it is difficult to respond since the queries appear in different posts. I thought I would create another blog category, “Daily Deeds.” Here we are, one week and … Continue reading →

I started this blog post at 10:30 AM, Friday… it is now, 12:25 AM, Saturday. The warmer weather of the previous days has abandoned The Miami Valley, today, but beginning Sunday we shall be revisited by temperatures from 53 degrees … Continue reading →

Deeds has been helping me locate specific research on Barney & Smith passenger cars.

I walked to the Kettering-Moraine Library, on Far Hills Avenue, on the other side of my exceptionally large block, to retrieve two books I had ordered on the Barney & Smith Company. I need information on their passenger cars. The … Continue reading →

I love folks who have energy. Not just physical energy, but mental energy, emotional (the good kind) energy, spiritual energy, and creative energy. The mental and creative energies are my favorite. Mother not only modeled the five energy categories, but … Continue reading →

New puppy in the house? So far, so good. At 5:30 AM, he decided instead of sleeping snuggled next to my shoulder, it was time to play by nibbling on my chin. There was no persuading nor commanding him to … Continue reading →

It was a semi-productive day but I won’t claim any prizes for trying to overdo it. The seven hours of teaching would have been longer but several students were out. Deeds continues to get the “awws” when students see him … Continue reading →

After The Quintet ate, I let the older ones out into the backyard for potty time and took Mr. Deeds out front since there is light and it is easier to see if he is projecting the required items. It … Continue reading →

I receive several queries each day regarding the origination of Deeds’ name. I work in Guest Experience at Carillon Historical Park, a gift to the City of Dayton from the generosity of Col. Edward Deeds & Edith Walton Deeds. When … Continue reading →

I happened across this hymn while researching Edith Walton Deeds, a Dayton, Ohio legend who donated to the community a carillon tower which was the seed for what is now known as Carillon Historical Park. As the hearse, carrying Mrs. … Continue reading →

This is an unusual scene: The Quartet has abandoned me and is napping in the bedroom while Deeds is napping just behind my chair. It’s 51 degrees but cloudy. I’ll take the warmer conditions without the sunshine. Not much on … Continue reading →

A beautiful day has joined us, complete with sunshine and 45 degrees.  I love it! Deeds was a hit with the Sunday students, both in-person lessons and Zoom lessons. Deeds loved the attention and was especially interested in the singing … Continue reading →

Deeds got to meet his first students tonight and he seemed quite interested in everything going on with the lessons. He also heard the piano for the first time and he was especially enthralled. Here are some photos of Deeds … Continue reading →

Actually, Deeds sat patiently watching Erma play with her spoon. When she noticed she was being observed, she dropped the spoon near him. With the spoon moving challenge conquered, Deeds has since moved on to other things.

Yes. There is a puppy in the house! Last night, Laura came over to meet Deeds and we spent several hours just watching the antics of The Quintet. She got to see, firsthand, the extreme neediness and jealous natures of … Continue reading →

Well, this is the big news… we have a new member in The Haasienda. For a number of months, I’ve been considering adding to the crew. This coming year, I will have aged dogs of 14, 13, 10, and 10. … Continue reading →

Fireflies in the Garden BY ROBERT FROST Here come real stars to fill the upper skies, And here on earth come emulating flies, That though they never equal stars in size, (And they were never really stars at heart) Achieve at … Continue reading →

It’s a brisk morning with the sky already filled with light. The nearly forgotten sunshine is a most welcome visitor. Tuesday evening, I set out the trash container for Wednesday’s haul away, as well as my big white office chair. … Continue reading →