Category Archives: Entertainment

MIAGD: The Deck

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Wright Flyer Guy

MIAGD: Make it a great day It’s a warm, lovely day. I spent the morning attending to a few things around the house before breakfasting on the deck while the dogs guarded the premises against squirrels and rabbits.  By 10:30 … Continue reading →

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MY DAY: Sunday…. and we’re off….

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Wright Flyer Guy

It’s 10:25 PM, Sunday night, and my day that began at 1:00 PM is finally complete. I love these long days exhausting though they can be at times.  Once I get started the momentum only increases.  By 9:00 PM I … Continue reading →

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MIAGD: “September Song”

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Wright Flyer Guy

MIAGD: Make it a great day September Song (sung by Willie Nelson) is generally the first thing to cross my mind every year on September 1.  In fact, it sticks to me most of August 31. I was introduced to this … Continue reading →

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MY DAY: A return to Smith-Walbridge Drum-Major Camp

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

July 8, 1979.  Smith-Walbridge Drum-Major Camp; Syracuse, Indiana. My grandparents and mother drove me to Smith-Walbridge’s Drum-Major Camp, arriving on a cloudy Sunday afternoon.  The camp was located on a hill on the Northeast side of Syracuse, Indiana, at the … Continue reading →

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Band Concert & Seniors’ Farewell

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

A truly wonderful band concert tonight, hosted by the four Kettering Fairmont High School Concert Bands: Morning Concert Band, Afternoon Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble.  The musical pallet was certainly satisfied with such a wide variety of selections, … Continue reading →

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Winding down…

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

The Haasienda is winding down from a not-so-busy weekend. FRIDAY Quintin’s friend David spent Thursday night Made blueberry pancakes Read-researched Watched some documentaries Dined with Brian & Joanie Pollock On-going training at ACTION Adoption Services SATRUDAY Read Napped Wrote Watched … Continue reading →

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Gearing Up For The Weekend…

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

This week has been relatively quiet, even mundane.  I completed a good deal of writing, and research, created more meals in the crock pot, taught three new students, and watched several movies with Quintin. Tonight, we will see one of … 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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Presidential Sites

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

I can never get enough of presidential or White House history.  97% of my Netflix rentals or instant watches are of documentaries – mostly having something to do with presidential or US History. This morning, I made a quick list … Continue reading →

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Inauguration Day

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

It is exciting, thrilling, inspiring, patriotic, and at times, capable of watering the eyes a bit.  I love the pomp and circumstance, and the pageantry.  When the former presidents and first ladies descend the stair case to the main inaugural … Continue reading →

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AVENUE Q: Centerville High School Style

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

“Theatre demands different muscles and different aspects of one’s personality.” ― Victor Garber After about ten minutes into each theatrical production at Centerville High School, I tend to forget I am watching high school students – not college or professional – performing, … Continue reading →

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LINCOLN: my reaction

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

I felt like a kid, tonight.  In fact, it felt like I had the excitement of all my birthdays and Christmases all combined. Quintin and I met Brian Pollock at The Greene to watch the movie I’ve waited several years … Continue reading →

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Mock trial finds Mary Todd Lincoln was not insane

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Mock trial finds Mary Todd Lincoln was not insane Re-enactment at presidential museum finds former first lady wrongfully committed By Jason Nevel Posted Oct 01, 2012 @ 10:44 PM SPRINGFIELD — Jurors in 1875 made the wrong choice in committing … Continue reading →

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A Saturday at the Sea

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

This Saturday morning had a nice little twist to it.  We were up, showered, dressed, and out of the house by 9:45am, and eating breakfast at Panera in downtown Centerville where we were joined by Amy Kress, and her youngest … Continue reading →

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End of the week…

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Last night, Quintin and I enjoyed a late dinner at The Noodle Company located in The Greene.  Afterwards, we grabbed some videos since he did not have to be at school Friday until 11:30am due to the on-going OGT (Ohio … Continue reading →

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Visiting Presidential Sites…

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Since I was very young, I’ve immersed myself in presidential history, and have loved visiting historical sites associated with our nation’s leaders.  Today, my friend, Jeff Carter, and I were discussing our bucket lists of places to visit, and I … Continue reading →

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The Hounds of Spring

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

[Hit the play button on HOUNDS OF SPRING; listen as you read, and then, sit back and enjoy this fantastic piece of band literature by Alfred Reed.] A beautiful day it is!  It is only 50-degrees this tenth day of … Continue reading →

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A beautiful February day…

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Navi, Chief and Flyer were not about to rouse themselves at 5:00am when The Haasienda began stirring as Quintin showered, and readied himself for a 6:00am rehearsal prior to the MEPA/Bellbrook HS competition. After Quintin left, Mother and I talked … Continue reading →

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…Before the sun is up…

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

My alarm went off at 5:10am.  I squinted through very eye-lids to see the bathroom door closed, and heard the sound of water smacking against the bathtub… whew… Quintin was awake, and showering.  I smelled coffee I knew Mother was … Continue reading →

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Theatrical Structure Explained

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Producer: Leaps Tall Buildings In A Single Bound Is More Powerful Than A Locomotive Is Faster Than A Speeding Bullet Walks On Water Gives Policy To God Director: Leaps Short Buildings In A Single Bound Is More Powerful Than A … Continue reading →

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…Presidential Funerals…

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Video clips of presidential funerals from William McKinley to Ronald Reagan, in order of their presidency.  

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…Earliest recordings of Presidents…

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

This is believed to be the oldest known recording of any U.S. President. It was recorded on an Edison wax cylinder sometime around 1889.

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…Frost/Nixon…

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

“A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits.” – Richard Nixon This morning, while relaxing, I watched the movie, FROST/NIXON (2008), starring Frank Langella and Michael Sheen, and directed by Ron Howard.  I … Continue reading →

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…39 Years of Collecting Lincoln…

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Since March 1973 I have collected books, and other Lincoln memorabilia.  My most prized possession… the bust of Lincoln given to my by my uncle, Ron Barmes, 1973.  Another is a framed card de visite of Mary Todd Lincoln – … Continue reading →

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…Winter Percussion Season…

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Quintin has been enjoying his time with the Fairmont Winter Percussion ensemble, which has been sweeping up contests, left and right. Here is a glimpse of Quintin’s primary love at the moment.  Several of the photographs are courtesy of Patti … Continue reading →

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