Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

It’s a warm wind blowing on the deck, rattling all the wind chimes, making the trees sound like rushing waves on a beach, and swirling already fallen leaves about the yard and deck. The humidity is already on overload and … Continue reading →

It was a day of sleep. Much, much sleep. I tried to read; I fell back to sleep. I tried to watch documentaries; I fell back to sleep. I tried… I fell back to sleep. The dogs were fed and … Continue reading →

This morning I completed Jon Meacham’s THOMAS JEFFERSON: THE ART OF POWER and I cannot say enough about this book and how much I loved it. Much of Jefferson’s life I already knew but Mr. Meacham turned this enormous man’s … Continue reading →

Two dear friends and fellow Mary Lincoln scholars, Valerie and Jo Ann, sent me the most wonderful letter and this facemask. On one side the facemask has images of President Lincoln. The other side has strawberries and flowers to acknowledge … Continue reading →

Author Jon Meacham wrote in his Pulitzer Prize winning THOMAS JEFFERSON, THE ART OF POWER, that the Adams and Jefferson friendship had been a victim of the passions of the 1790s Mutual friend and fellow founding father, Benjamin Rush, desired … Continue reading →

It is approaching 9:00 PM and except for returning inside to prepare meals, use the restroom, and to take a nap, my entire day was spent on the deck. I could not be happier. I began using bone broth per … Continue reading →

Anne Frank captured Acting on tip from a Dutch informer, the Nazi Gestapo captures 15-year-old Jewish diarist Anne Frank and her family in a sealed-off area of an Amsterdam warehouse. The Franks had taken shelter there in 1942 out of … Continue reading →

I couldn’t ask for a more beautiful morning with the 61-degree weather which to some might feel like freezing. The birds are in full chorus, the Shroyer Road traffic swishing by, the Rumpke waste collection clanging about while their brakes … Continue reading →

When I saw the forecast was to only have temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, I jumped at the chance to set up shop on my deck and I am loving it. The Quartet seems to appreciate an extended … Continue reading →

It was a short teaching day. Laura and I ate dinner at Chuy’s and I had the best chicken enchilada. Of course, it’s always great to spend time with Laura. Back at home I climbed into my chaise lounge on … Continue reading →

This is a post by DailyOM. We all have a story to tell, whether we publish it or keep it for just ourselves or family; allow yourself to be heard. Everyone, at one time or another, has wanted to express … Continue reading →

The day is bright and sunny with 59-degrees sponsoring this morning that is already filled with activity beyond The Haasienda. I always take my 7:15 AM coffee chat with Joshua, and two days a week, with David added, in my … Continue reading →

Surprisingly, you’ll not find mine and Mama Kay’s names on the police blotters around Dayton, especially since Laura was not with us to supervise. We dined at Jorgge’s Ristorante & Cantina located on Wilmington Pike near China Cottage. Great food … Continue reading →

I started Jon Meacham’s Pulitzer Prize winning THOMAS JEFFERSON: THE ART OF POWER. I’ve always enjoyed listening to Jon Meacham in interviews or offering speeches, and even George H. W. Bush’s eulogy. It occurred to me, just this morning, that … Continue reading →

It’s not been an eventful day by any means but it’s been relaxed. It was a more comfortable night for sleep but my body was not participating. Another night of tossing and turning, more restless than the night before. I … Continue reading →

The morning rain let up by 9:30 AM and by 10:20 AM I was greeting Cider Kress, accompanied by her mom, Amy, and Amy’s sister and niece, Jennifer and Hayley. Hayley and her brother, Ryan, who live near Denver, Colorado, … Continue reading →

It appears I may need to resume wearing my masks. I’m fine with this as they must be worn on the bus and while at the terminal. All eight of my great-grandparents were born between 1896-1904 so by the time … Continue reading →

When the Zoom call-tone blared in my study, I was certain my son was calling an hour early because the sun was not yet appearing. It was 7:15 AM, alright, just very overcast with that look of impending rain. Sure … Continue reading →

It’s a mischievous play by nature: at 10:40 AM, it’s only 77-degrees with humidity at 70%; however, it feels much like the 89-degrees that is anticipated for later today with humidity at 130%. There is a gentle breeze that makes … Continue reading →

I’ve both read and used Audible/audiobooks with Doris Kearns Godwin’s THE BULLY PULPIT: THEODORE ROOSEVELT, WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT, and THE GOLDEN AGE OF JOURNALISM. This morning, while busying myself around the house I pulled up the audiobook and hit a … Continue reading →

This article is not written by me but by DailyOM. There is power in knowing your personal limits — your willingness to accept these limits can give you the means to flourish. Every human life is defined, to some extent, … Continue reading →

I’ve felt fine but have been dealing with an intermittent fever and no other symptoms. Sunday, as I began teaching, a long wave of nausea set in and I let my students know that I may need to may a … Continue reading →

To be honest, despite keeping upbeat over the failed (Greyhound!) travel attempt to St. Louis and Springfield, I’ve felt, as Joshua and David would mimic their fellow Brits, “a bit of the sags” the past few days. Not getting to … Continue reading →

7.15.2021 | DAYTON to COLUMBUS Laura picked me up at 5:00 PM to deliver me to the Greyhound terminal for my 6:35 PM departure. Finding the actual building where the terminal is housed should have been a warning shot. The … Continue reading →

Thursday and Friday both felt like Saturday; Saturday felt like Sunday but without the late afternoon through late night teaching schedule. A productive day on many levels but I also enjoyed the down time. I am finishing up Linda Monk’s … Continue reading →