Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

The aching is never ending…

My birth father, Danny Lee Jolliff, died on this date in 1984. Danny L. Jolliff, 22 Mar 1942-17 Dec 1984.

Saturday, I had a double shift for THE NUTCRACKER. Schuster is always such a beautiful, brilliant gem at night.

Chief has shown a remarkable improvement. I am always relieved to hear his “yap” in the quintet’s chorus when I return, and I am enthralled to see him at the gate to greet me.

I was home from Schuster Center by 10:15 PM having left the house at 10:45 AM. I had two shifts of THE NUTCRACKER. In the middle of the night I got up to use the bathroom and returned to Colonel … Continue reading →

While there’s been marked improvement in his behavior, Chief is still not perky. He had not been drinking water, so I thawed one of the sandwich bags of the Kroger rotisserie chicken I had pulled apart and gave him half, … Continue reading →

Chief did go out to potty around 11 AM but still refused to eat or drink water. I returned at 2 PM from lunch and Chief was at the gate to greet me with Harrigan and Erma. He ate his … Continue reading →

Chief suddenly began an immediate decline on Wednesday night after returning inside from the 11:30 PM potty break. He was fine prior to going out and came inside with reluctance and some incoherence. This morning, he’s not moved and barely … Continue reading →

I’m still at Victoria Theatre while the guest artists, The Peterson Family Band, wraps up their post-show meet and greet. The legendary Victoria is subtly and tastefully decorated. I’m ready to go home and sleep.

Today is December 6th, one month since my world lost its light. Wednesday marked four weeks but today marks the month. I am amazed at the human spirit and how it can continue moving forward during these hideous moments. I … Continue reading →

It could be four-thousand weeks… the aching heart finds little comfort. Life moves on. Somehow. I feel as though I’m merely walking through life without fully participating in it. Automatically doing typical day-to-day things without processing what’s being accomplished. The … Continue reading →

I slept an additional three hours this morning before rising to shower and dress. I hopped on the 11:05 AM No. 28 bus to The Greene and dined at El Toro. I fully intended to get some shopping done on … Continue reading →

The first day of December 2025 is upon us and we shall soon bid farewell to 2024 while welcoming 2025. Grief is exhausting and very trying; I’m not certain if I am excited for 2024 to be behind me or … Continue reading →

I pre-purchased my 7 PM ticket for WICKED at The Greene’s Cinemax IMax auditorium. I arrived early as I had read where folks claimed their seats had been double booked. My aisle seat was fine but the atmosphere was miserable. … Continue reading →

I hopped on the bus before 10:15 AM to head to a dining haunt I’ve not been to in several months. It’s fine to sit and work while grazing and relaxing. The buffet was already bustling at 10:55 AM and … Continue reading →

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE arrived at Schuster Center, Tuesday before Thanksgiving. I worked the Friday matinee and evening shows, and will work again, Saturday evening. I love Neil Diamond’s music but the juke box musicals grow old on me. The production, … Continue reading →

2:55 AM, (7:55 AM, London, England) Wednesday, November 6, 2024… Not my flesh, nor blood, but so much of my heart…

We have sunshine. For several consecutive days we have endured rain and grey skies throughout the Miami Valley. Today, we celebrate the return of brightness across the region. Christmas has arrived at Schuster Center.

Cold, drizzly, grey.

I accomplished a lot around the house on Monday before teaching began. I took care of leaves, laundry, cleaning the kitchen, scrubbing the bathtub, washing my study’s curtains, and painted the corner fence in the front yard, as well as … Continue reading →

Chief, and his sister/littermate, Navi (In Memory: 2010-2013) are now fourteen years old. The age lineup at The Haasienda: Erma, 15; Chief, 14: Harrigan, 11; Colonel Deeds, 2; Haaskins, 1. Chief is much slower on the move, unless he spies … Continue reading →

This sums up so much…