Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

I don’t remember attending Soaring Sounds in 2019 as Mother was slipping away, and the Soaring Sounds contest of 2020 was canceled due to Covid. For some reason, I don’t recall my reason for not attending last summer. I saw … Continue reading →

It’s incredibly muggy and a bit uncomfortable sitting on the deck this Friday morning. The area is still quite damp from rain cells that passed through here on Thursday evening, the sky is heavy with dark grey clouds to the … Continue reading →

I was chatting with a friend and learned he had battled and conquered prostate cancer this past summer. We’ve known one another for years and I have always appreciated and been inspired by his drive and a positive mindset. Like … Continue reading →

What have I learned with my MS? From an early age, there always seemed to be health issues that were often common but also semi-covers for underlying conditions. Since being diagnosed with RRMS (Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis) in June 2020, I … Continue reading →

This one meme struck me as hilarious only because I struggle with these damned math calculations. When I was young, a pregnant woman was three months, five months, or seven months along. We never said “first trimester,” or when addressing … Continue reading →

Near the northern boundaries of Madison County, Indiana, Boone Township is nestled up to the Grant County line. It is here that my ancestors pioneered and helped settle this little corner of Indiana. Few, if any, family members still reside … Continue reading →

The world around and beyond the deck is damp from the seemingly healthy amount of rain that moved through at some point through the night. A nice breeze moves through the wisteria-clad deck and the sky is a dull grey … Continue reading →

It was an odd day, all around. Time at the park was delightful and there were folks from Canada, Australia, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri (four sets), Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. I love meeting all the folks from … Continue reading →

Elwood Police Department, Officer Noah Shahnavaz, 24. At 8:00 AM, this Sunday morning, a college friend sent me a text inquiring if I knew about the officer killed on duty who belonged to my hometown police department in Elwood. I … Continue reading →

It’s a pleasant but a bit muggy 68 degrees and we’re only to climb another 12 degrees for the high of the day. It’s a bit overcast and expected to remain so most of the day. Today is the 179th … Continue reading →

Thi is not my writing; this is from DailyOM. Renew your resolve and declare to the universe that you are ready for change. One of the hardest things in life is feeling stuck in a situation that we don’t like … Continue reading →

It’s a bit after 9:15 PM and a very productive, fun day is drawing to a close. The western sky is shades of deep grey-blue with pink and orange mixes. I spent four days at a very busy, Guest-filled park. … Continue reading →

It’s just after 1:00 PM and I am finally getting around to getting my day officially underway. Since I teach late into the evening, ending around 11:15 PM, I don’t feel guilty or like I have wasted my day. I … Continue reading →

And just like that, July has entered its last two days and summer days are now limited. For me, summer seems to end when I hear the marching band practices resume next door at the high school. While I love … Continue reading →

One of the solid rules in The Haasienda was in the bathroom where there was one drawer in the sink’s vanity to hold three rolls of toilet paper. The sign in the drawer, which still remains in place to this … Continue reading →

After the string of excessively hot and humid weather, I am enjoying this morning’s 69 degrees. While the humidity is near 90%, it doesn’t feel heavy at all. The morning is electrifying with energy all around but it doesn’t seem … Continue reading →

It’s still a bit damp outside so I am working from my bedroom this morning before getting ready for the park and a park members’ meeting immediately after my shift. This morning, there was a cartoon on Facebook that reminded … Continue reading →

Today is the anniversary of Robert Todd Lincoln’s death. Robert (1843-1926), the eldest son of Abraham and Mary Lincoln, died on July 26, 1926. In terms of education, career pursuits, and his relationships with family members, Robert set himself apart. … Continue reading →

I completely forgot to post a morning “Make It A Great Day” blog but I can assure you, I made it a great day. I busied my morning in bed with my hospital bed table as my center of operation, … Continue reading →

My sinus pressure and headache alerted me there was rain in the area long before I saw the dark, heavy clouds to the south where some storms are currently passing through The Miami Valley. Cincinnati down to Lexington, Kentucky appears … Continue reading →

It’s July 25th and the countdown to age 58, engaging the start of my 59th year is exactly two months away. The morning is damp, owing to yesterday’s brief soaking, and the air feels heavy with 95% humidity. The skies … Continue reading →

Snuggled toward the cash register portals upon entering The Heritage Center inside the Kettering Education portion of Carillon Historical Park is the original Deeds Barn, originally located at 319 Central Avenue in Dayton, Ohio. It has been moved to the … Continue reading →

A bit balmy at 69 degrees and a high of 90 degrees is expected. Since I will be inside all day, I do not mind but I feel for those who need to be out in the heat. Tomorrow is … Continue reading →

Today is the birthdays of my great-aunt, Joyce Clary Riser, and my maternal great-grandmother, Thelma Daugherty Barmes. The weather on the deck is breezy and while the humidity is fairly low, there’s still an ominous feeling about the impending 90 … Continue reading →

“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” – Walt Disney I’ve always loved this quote and although I don’t know if I’ve ever done the impossible, I have turned a lot of things around to them possible, and hopefully … Continue reading →