Category Archives: Old River Park

OF INTEREST: Flyer, the baby eagle has died

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

This is a sad story for those of us in The Miami Valley who’ve been enthralled with eagle watched and the birth of both eaglettes. The first baby died about a month ago when it was blown or pushed from … Continue reading →

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OF INTEREST: Erma Bombeck

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

When I was in third grade I went to Mother’s bookcase to select more mature reading because I had exhausted all of my interests at the school and public library. Erma Bombeck? The titles sounded fun and the cover’s artwork … Continue reading →

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Wright State presents 1913: THE GREAT DAYTON FLOOD

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

Next month, Dayton will celebrate the centennial of the greatest natural disaster to hit Ohio – the great Dayton flood of 1913. I’ve read the stories. I’ve watched documentaries. I’ve looked through countless pictures. I’ve walked along downtown streets to … Continue reading →

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"Higher, Orville, higher!"

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Wright Flyer Guy

On May 25, 1910 at Huffman Prairie, just outside Dayton, Orville Wright piloted two unique flights. First, he took off on a six-minute flight with Wilbur as his passenger, the only time the Wright brothers ever flew together. They received … Continue reading →

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My corner of the sky…

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Everything has its season Everything has its time Show me a reason and I’ll soon show you a rhyme Cats fit on the windowsill Children fit in the snow Why do I feel I don’t fit in anywhere I go? … Continue reading →

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Band Camp, Wisdom Teeth, A Wedding & ACTION…

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

I think I passed three of the most enjoyable days of my summer! Thursday morning, I had a two hour lesson with one of my graduated seniors, Ryan Crouch, and as always, it was a great time – and tons … Continue reading →

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A New Weekend…

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

The deck is damp from last night’s rain showers, but the air is crisp, and cool at 68-degrees. The morning is beckoning those of us who have been besieged by the overwhelming heat and humidity of last week to come … 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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An evening at the oars…

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

I started my day by teaching two three-hour pre-adoptive classes at A.C.T.I.O.N. Adoption Services from 9:00am-4:00pm. I ran home, took a nap, and then drove the three of us up to Old River Park near the University of Dayton campus. … 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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