Author Archives: Wright Flyer Guy

MIAGD: Make it a great day This meme seems, to me, to be a great idea. But, then, it doesn’t seem like a great idea. Once upon a time children learned about coping skills from their parents. As young kids, … Continue reading →

Since 1970 I’ve enjoyed an endearing fascination for Abraham Lincoln, and by my early twenties, an equal obsession with the mystique of his wife, Mary Todd. All my first grade classmates at Washington Elementary School had siblings. One June morning … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day I am having a McDonald’s homestyle breakfast for the first time in probably over 20 years. I normally don’t enjoy most fast-foods but now and then, it stifles a yearning for something different. As … Continue reading →

Libraries and performing arts venues are keeping up with the times. The underscored symphonies of sound are so similar: … The crumpling of candy or food wrappings. … The crinkling and crackling of plastic drinking bottles. … The sloshing of … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day Two male cats, napping, eating, and playing together. Neko and Clyde. Neko fit right in from the day he arrived, December 23, 2016. He had no fear of the dogs but The Girls, Bailey … Continue reading →

Meet our newest family member, Clyde. He’s a three year old ball of tabby fluff with the sweetest personality and as chill as Neko. Clyde arrived at The Haasienda this last Friday and has bonded nicely with Neko who has … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day I’ve been busy with research and writing and cramming it into every scheduled and spare moment. I’ve included two to three more hours of sleep time but I seem to hang on to the … Continue reading →

I watched Ken Burns’ THE ROOSEVELTS: An Intimate History when it first came out a year or so ago.  Since it’s premiere, I’ve kept often kept it playing in the background of my study as I work.  There’s something soothing, … Continue reading →

It’s 9:45 PM and I am heading up to bed.due to some students out of town for fall break I was done by 7:15 PM this evening; Due to some students out of town for fall break and some others … Continue reading →

A previous evening there was mention of lessening maturity with our young folks. I hear it, a lot. I read comments about “this current generation,” a lot. The funny thing is I heard it while I was growing up, not … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day There’s nothing more invigorating than to be in a location where learning and exploring is so inviting. I’ve been on Wright State University‘s campus since 9 AM for two meetings. Now, I am heading … Continue reading →

I feel as though I am a slinky finally coming back together after several long days. What fun I’ve had these past several days seeing several shows, an excellent movie, long-distance work with a potential collaborator, and working with some … Continue reading →

The three Melins, Nicole, and her sons, Ian and Beck, my students, got to see just what a typical Saturday with me is like. We started at Old Scratch Pizza for an early lunch.  I always have a great experience with … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day LISENTING:  Eric Whitacre’s OCTOBER It’s October 1st. Several days ago we officially welcomed fall.  Since Labor Day folks have been talking about it being autumn but until September 21 arrives, it’s still summer. I … Continue reading →

Today is the 97th wedding anniversary of my great-grandparents, John William Garrett Clary and Mary Belle Jones Clary.     I was fortunate to know both Grandma Belle and Grandpa Garrett.  Grandma Belle died when I was four but 49 … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day A day of playwrighting and wresting this vicious sinus bout that accompanied the sudden cold spell that arrived after days of temperatures in the upper 80s. It was too cold on the deck for … Continue reading →

By 10:30 AM Friday morning I was seated at a table at Ghostlight coffee, working on several projects. Six hours later I was boarding the first bus on my return to Kettering. I spent 30 minutes chatting with Griffith and … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day My stomach and soul are benefiting from a delicious caramel cappuccino, and my muse has smothered me with inspiration and creativity. I am still stoked from an incredible business meeting last evening, and it … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day Since I was small I’ve only required minimal amount of sleep. 4 to 5 hours of sleep each night has always sufficed. During busier or stressful times I may need an hour more of … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day These memes are perfect for where I am in life, and today. No explanation needed.