Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

When I first moved to Dayton in 1990 I fell in love with the big blue clock that seemed to be wedged right next to the southbound lanes of I-75. Actually, there was plenty of room but it did look … Continue reading →

I had a copy of Mrs. Roosevelt’s book WHEN YOU GROW UP TO VOTE. This article Why Eleanor Roosevelt’s civics book for kids is making a comeback is interesting and I love the comments and recollections from her granddaughter, Susan Roosevelt Ireland.

MIAGD: Make it a great day I don’t know if I’m growing older to the point that I am sensitive to seasonal or weather changes or if the long days of teaching are grinding me to fatigue. This morning was … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day My Sunday student teaching line-up was on fire with productivity and literally washed me out for Monday morning research. 12:30 PM to 10:45 PM was nonstop teaching and the invigorating atmosphere was ecstatic. To … Continue reading →

Way way back many centuries ago Not long after the Bible began Jacob lived in the land of Canaan A fine example of a family man Jacob. Jacob and sons Depended on farming to earn their keep Jacob. Jacob and … Continue reading →

I’d never seen a stage production of one of my favorite movies, STEEL MAGNOLIAS (1989), and I was absolutely enthralled with Alter High School’s production. Quite often, if we’ve seen a movie adapted from a play prior to seeing the … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day I intended to spend all day at my desk to complete research but as the noon hour arrived with much more beautiful weather I began getting an itch to go explore something. I elected … Continue reading →

I don’t think the day could have been any better as it was a perfect Thursday! I spent the entire day researching from my desk, taking frequent breaks to play with the furry quartet.  Several documentaries played in the background … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day We have a dull looking sky hanging over the Miami Valley with on and off drizzles but there’s enough puppy-energy inside The Haasienda as Erma coaxes the three lazy dogs into some active play. … Continue reading →

With students heading to Muse Machine’s final callbacks I realized I would have a free evening after 6:45 PM so I contacted my friend Debbie McCutcheon to see if she’d want to join me at La Pinata in Centerville since … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day I went to bed at midnight and believe I slept rather well; however, this morning’s weight of tiredness says otherwise. I’ve been up since 7:00 AM and the only task accomplished is feeding the … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day The long Sunday teaching was filled with enthusiastic musicians and actors that went long into the night and today I am a bit drained. The day is beautiful as can be and expected to … Continue reading →

It was a wonderful day and evening with the Melins, Scott, Nicole, Beck, and it was great finally getting to meet Nicole’s brother, Wesley, and his four-year-old son, Dean, who drove in from Pittsburgh to see Ian march on the … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day September is winding down and it’s a beautiful autumn day; in fact, it’s a perfect autumn day with a fine temperature, bright sun, and a gorgeous, cloudless blue sky. The morning was chilly so … Continue reading →

The sun finally made an appearance and has given an additional, much needed boost to the day. He morning was spent researching from the study with four napping dogs surrounding my work area. At Noon, I drove my neighbor lady … Continue reading →

“I simply direct pictures, and if I had my way, every morning of my life I’d be behind that camera at nine o’clock waiting for the boys to roll ’em, because that’s the only thing I really like to do.” … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day It’s another dreary day when we’ve barely seen the sun for nearly a week and rain has been predicted for this afternoon. The temperature is only expected to rise to 65F. The grass is … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day I’ve a ton of writing and research to be doing at this moment but I’ve decided to wade through the voluminous birthday greetings on Facebook. Yesterday’s “back at the starting line” for this next … Continue reading →

Oh, you bet there’s no loneliness around The Haasienda. It’s a busy home with 54 students and their families coming through each week and I know my Quartet is spoiled with tons of human attention. Today, Sue, who’s always been … Continue reading →

Lunch with my wonderful neighbor lady, Mama Kay, at China Cottage in Wilmington Pike. My Chinese fortune cookie read: On the way back to our hood, Kay stopped by Lincoln Park to show me the tree that was planted in … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day It’s the day after two birthdays of two men who had some impact on my being in this world – my paternal grandfather, William “Bill” Montgomery Jolliff and Dr. Robert Ulrey who delivered me. … Continue reading →

Since last evening the rain has steadily poured. It’s often come down and strong sheets, flooding the high school’s parking lot and parts of Shroyer Road outside my house.

MIAGD: Make it a great day It’s been raining nearly all morning and the sluggishness from the energy sapped while teaching Sunday is heavy. I’ve done very little this morning and the dogs seem to appreciate my nap times. Today … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day To be honest, I am not a true fan of fall as it signifies my days working from the deck are nearing an end and that colder weather and drearier skies are upon us. … Continue reading →