Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

A cardinal is bellowing for all its worth, heralding the start of this beautiful day. Sunshine, blue skies, wispy clouds, a gentle breeze in the 64-degree weather, and the sounds of walkers, joggers, runners, and traffic surround The Haasienda on … Continue reading →

I had such a marvelous time at the park. It was a busy, fun eight hours of such wonderful guests and celebrating their experiences. The time moved rather quickly. After finishing my stroll through the park, I took Bus 11 … Continue reading →

Except for Erma, who I rescued at age nine, the other three have been with me since eight to ten weeks old. Chief will be twelve in November, and The Sisters, Bailey and Harrigan, will be nine in October. While … Continue reading →

It was a bit chilly at 7:00 AM so I returned to my bed with my coffee and bagel. At 9:00 AM, it is finally at 65-degrees with an anticipated high of 78-degrees. The cardinals are belching some of their … Continue reading →

I took a bus to the top of Dayton’s Grafton Hill neighborhood to see the spot where Edward Deeds’ barn once stood at 319 Central Avenue. It now resides within The Heritage Center at Carillon Historical Park. This grassy area … Continue reading →

It’s a rain cloud-filled sky but so far, so rain at the moment. That could change quickly. I enjoyed a relaxing morning working from bed with both Harrigan and Bailey snuggled against me. Now, a little before 10 AM, I … Continue reading →

Before leaving for the park, I checked the radar app to see when the rain would be heading in. My weather app forecast the rain to arrive later this evening or very early Thursday morning. Throughout the day, guests and … Continue reading →

My bagel and tea are consumed and now I’m just relaxing and listening to nature and Shroyer Road’s traffic mixing it up. The sky is clear and the temperature comfortable. I have an early shift at the park and then … Continue reading →

The morning began bright and early on the deck and by 1:00 PM I was ready for a nap. And, nap I certainly did. I joined Mama Kay at Elsa’s Mexican restaurant in Kettering where she and a number of … Continue reading →

This offering is from DailyOM and is not my own writing. Stoking The Fire Within A warrior perseveres in the face of adversity, stands up for their beliefs, and speaks in the service of those who cannot. There are certain … Continue reading →

It’s just after 8:00 AM on this beautiful spring morning with the temperature at a most comfortable 72-degrees. The full round of birds seems to be in tacet mode this morning with only one or two reminding me of their … Continue reading →

I always manage to have an exciting time. Tonight’s Fraze Pavilion performance by comedians and film stars, Steve Martin and Martin Short exceeded “exciting.” I had considered getting tickets to this event, the venue is a five-minute walk from my … Continue reading →

It’s not as chilly on the deck as it was Saturday morning and I am not joined by a dear friend who brought Bill’s Donuts for a working breakfast. It’s a beautiful morning with a brilliantly clear sky of blue, … Continue reading →

A beautiful morning with a blinding sun, clear skies, and a most agreeable temperature greeted me at 6:30 AM, as well as four loving dogs who needed some attention. The Dayton Heritage Days Festival returned to Carillon Park after a … Continue reading →

At 1:00 PM, I departed the park with my bonus siblings, Laura and Michael, children of Mama Kay and John and Janice Moore. Michael is home for a long weekend visit from North Carolina. Our first stop was Calvary Cemetery … Continue reading →

It’s a bit chilly on this last Saturday morning of May 2022. I was on the deck drinking coffee with my studio manager, Rita, both of us bundled in blankets to tidy up the summer schedule. Bless Rita, she brought … Continue reading →

It’s a chilly morning. The sky is overcast and the air and ground damp from Thursday’s showers. Fortunately, we have clearance arriving with better weather for the Memorial Day weekend which commences the official start of summer. Today I have … Continue reading →

It’s overcast and the feel of rain is hovering. Today, I have an eight-hour shift, followed by an hour break and a two-hour park meeting. Naturally, rain is forecast for when I am to board the bus and arrive at … Continue reading →

A gentle rain has moved into The Valley this Thursday morning and I was fortunate to complete my task agenda for the deck. I had been thinking about switching the location of the large area umbrella with the table and … Continue reading →

My whirlwind weekend spent with my eldest son, mostly in Cincinnati, was terrific and so enjoyable. He spent Sunday evening at a hotel near Cincinnati’s airport for his 11:00 AM departure to London, Monday morning. I miss him as the … Continue reading →

What a terrific gully washer of a storm we had from about 3:00 AM until just now, 7:15 AM. Poor Erma, my only dog to be openly scared of storms was glued to the side of my bed while the … Continue reading →

I reached home by 2:00 PM and decided to take a nap rather than eat lunch. So, nap I did. I woke at 3:00 PM, and attended to a few items around the house before feeding The Quartet and moving … Continue reading →

Wednesday evening, after leaving my shift and dining at Carillon Brewery, I stepped off the bus at 6:57 PM, walked 120 (or so) steps to my front, entered the house, changed out of my uniform, loved on the dogs, and … Continue reading →

As I prepare to head into the park, I’ve had “just another Manic Monday…” flowing through my mind. While the Bangles’ hit song is catching and sweet, it doesn’t feel like a manic Monday. I eased into the day and … Continue reading →