Category Archives: Miami Valley of Ohio

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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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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Robert Todd Lincoln presentation… need suggestions…

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Robert Todd Lincoln – from youth to old age. Last photo shows RTL at the dedication of The Lincoln Memorial with former president, William Howard Taft (then serving as Chief Justice) and President Warren G. Harding. I was asked by … 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 →

Posted in Broadway, Entertainment, Kennedy Family, Miami Valley of Ohio, Movies, Netflix, Playwright, Private Students, Theatre, U.S. Presidents, Wright Brothers | Leave a comment

Dayton History

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

If you live in The Miami Valley of Ohio, please take time to visit the many sites under the management of Dayton History, beginning with Carillon Park. Other sites associated with Dayton History are: Hawthorn Hill, the home of Orville … Continue reading →

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Old River Park & Deeds Point

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

What a fun evening Jose and I shared at Old River Park and Deeds Point. At 6:00pm we pulled into Old River Park. The park first opened on June 3, 1939, for NCR employees and their families under the leadership … Continue reading →

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Just a lazy Saturday…

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

The weather has been unpredictable in the Miami Valley. Yes, we have been drenched for days, but the forecast is never quite “right on.” Some days we were told to expect storms, or rain showers, and nothing. And then there … 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 →

Posted in Blogroll, Fairmont High School, Family Life, Family Pets, Jeffrey Carter, Miami Valley of Ohio, Old River Park, Private Students, Teaching | Leave a comment

Dayton's New Make-Over!

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

This downtown Dayton-make-over sounds incredible! What renewed energy! Read the Dayton Daily News article:  Downtown makeover plans target housing, entertainment

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Dayton History Books On-Line

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

I found this site which looks very interesting… have not explored it, yet! Dayton History Books On-line

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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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