Category Archives: Darin’s Career

Just a Thursday…

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

This morning had me hopping – doctor appointments, pick up prescriptions, and rush back home to teach a 10:30am lesson! Began the day with tons of energy, and by Noon, I was alternating between reading and napping. The heat, even … Continue reading →

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We… Hold… These… Truths…

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

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Thursday… July 1st

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Teaching only three days in the summer means long days on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; however, having the additional two week-days – plus the weekend – to work around the house, write, and spend time with my are wonderful. This … Continue reading →

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The Wright Connection: A musical journey

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Although I am a passionate historian, I must admit that I was rather lazy in my study of Dayton history. Normally, I am on top of my historical surroundings, and learn as much as possible. However, when I moved to … Continue reading →

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CLASH OF THE TITANS (2010)

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Jose and I just returned from seeing CLASH OF THE TITANS (2010). A very good movie, indeed. I can remember seeing the original in 1981 when I was a sophomore in high school. I recall very little of that movie, … Continue reading →

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Just a Wednesday…

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Finally, the steamy, sticky, humidity has temporarily taken leave of The Miami Valley. Last evening’s thunderstorms, with a brilliant light show surrounding the entire Miami Valley, set the cooling-off into motion, and today we are blessed with a continue cool, … Continue reading →

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A Good Day…

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Today was the start of my summer teaching schedule. It had been delayed a week since a number of schools were not yet dismissed for the summer. The morning began with the Bane children – Ellie and Jacob – who … Continue reading →

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Sunday With The Lincolns…

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

4:00am found me wide awake this morning, but I managed to return to two more hours of sleep. After feeding Logan and Flyer, I settled down to write the morning’s entry on this blog site, and by 9:30am I was … Continue reading →

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Reunion with Mrs. Lincoln…

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

In 1986, while a student at Ball State University, I began writing a choral project on President Lincoln. Having been a fan of the 16th president since first grade this was a project I thoroughly enjoyed. For some reason, I … Continue reading →

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Burns, Allen, Holmes, DeMille, Kellogg, Hilton & O'Neill @ The Haasienda

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

There is some tennis event on NBC. The skies above the Miami Valley have resembled a tennis match all morning… for a few minutes the sun shines, and shortly, the dark clouds hover… back and forth. The storms for the … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day, 2010 Style…

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

And the weekend continues… After leaving Wright State University’s production HELLO, DOLLY (see previous post), I chatted with Mother en route home. By 6:00pm, Jose and I were to two of our scheduled grad parties for Megan Weyrauch and Ryan … Continue reading →

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HELLO DOLLY!

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

46 years ago, Ball State’s Emen’s Auditorium opened… 46 years ago, the Ball State Singers were born… 46 years ago (this September), I was born… 46 years ago (this September), BEWITCHED premiered on television… and… 46 years ago, HELLO DOLLY … Continue reading →

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John Adams

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

The day seemed to drag… I felt drained, and exhausted for no apparent reason. I accomplished little until it was time to teach – and that perked me up, greatly. Jackson Lockhart came to pick up Sophie from her lesson, … Continue reading →

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It's a Wednesday…

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

I cannot believe I have slipped into my old pattern of not blogging! I was so good about blogging, and then the past few days I have been lazy – an for no good reason. It has been a typical … Continue reading →

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Catching up…

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

I now have red impatiens in pots on the front porch, back deck, and scattered in places around the front corner fence. I am behind in getting flowers out, and felt bad since my neighbors next door have this beautiful … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Wilderness… Well, maybe just my neighborhood…

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

This morning was a tiring, but invigorating walk! At 9:50am, I set out with Flyer while chatting with Mother on my headset. For those who live in Kettering, I walked: through the athletic fields to Far Hills crossed over to … Continue reading →

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Furidee…

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

There must have been some rain showers throughout the night as the streets and walks were wet. I only woke between 4:30am and 5:30am, but don’t recall hearing any rain. By 7:30am, the sun was shining, and the birds warbling … Continue reading →

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My Thursday morning….

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Yesterday afternoon, I took Jose out to the front yard to help me measure the length in front of the shrubs where I want to put a little stone wall just a foot or so off the ground. I handed … Continue reading →

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Wednesday…

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Yesterday was quite nice. It began at 2:30am when I woke after three hours of sleep – something I have experienced for several weeks. I returned to sleep around 5:00am and barely remember Jose coming in to tell me he … Continue reading →

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Count-down to Friday…

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

This was a slightly busy, yet relaxing week. Despite the heavy rain and thunderstorms throughout the first half of the week, we had mild temperatures. Many times we were threatened with rain, or storms but they by-passed us. The students … Continue reading →

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