Category Archives: Family Life

Endings… and beginnings…

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

This is a rather strange place to be. As Flyer, my dog of nearly twelve years, continues the dying process, I know this chapter of Flyer and Me is coming to a close.  I am also pondering the fact that … 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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A Most Satisfying Day…

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

It is 2:20am, Saturday morning. I woke Friday morning at 6:00am, only to discover Flyer, who had gotten into the kibble food bin the previous night, had urinated all over my study’s area rug due to her diabetes.  At 7:30am, … Continue reading →

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The Knit Jumper…

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

At Washington Elementary School, Roger Smith and I were the only ones in our class who did not have any siblings.  In first grade, Roger became a big brother. That left only me with a single sibling. The summer of … Continue reading →

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Just Another Week…

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

This has been a good week, but an ordinary one in many respects. A great week of lessons with six new students… Tons of reading and research Basic house cleaning items 63-degree weather one day, 22-degrees the next day a … Continue reading →

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Reading & Research…

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

I am working on a new theatrical project about Mary Lincoln, wife of President Abraham Lincoln.  I love being surrounded by all my books on Mrs. Lincoln, and President Lincoln.  They are like old friends.  Some I have had since the … 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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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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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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10 Things Your Dog Would Tell You….

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

This is really neat… 1.  My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years.  Any separation from you will be painful: remember that before you get me. 2.  Give me time to understand what you want of me. 3. … Continue reading →

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Pokey… a fine dog!

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

“If no one responds to the ad in the paper, you can keep him.” I am sure I was not the only boy in the country to hear those words from his mother.  I heard those words in September 1970. … 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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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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Darren Paquin: An OUTLINE for living…

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

I am sitting in my study, as I do four days a week, writing.  Each afternoon through mid-evening I teach private lessons. But prior to teaching, I have three-scheduled hours of writing time, cheerfully followed by errands, and household chores. … Continue reading →

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Advocates: Teens in foster care need a place to belong

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Wonderful article on teens in foster care… Advocates: Teens in foster care need a place to belong

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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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…Why We Love Dogs…

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Man is a dog’s idea of what God should be.  ~Holbrook Jackson The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man’s.  ~Mark Twain, letter to W.D. Howells, 2 April 1899

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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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…Wet Dogs…

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

The dogs are all bathed for their presentation for Queen Grandma who will visit this weekend. The last time I bathed the pups, they were not thrilled, and I figured I would have a chore on my hands getting them … Continue reading →

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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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…WWII Photographs…

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

My grandfather, Leroy Barmes, enlisted for WWII, and was stationed in Florida when he contracted Rheumatic fever.  He had been studying radio operating with the Army-Air Corps up in Wisconsin. Here are some of the nurses and soldiers at the … Continue reading →

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…Contents from a Jewelry Box…

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

While going through several boxes of items belonging to family, especially my grandparents, Leroy & Donna Barmes, I came across the jewelry box containing some neat items…. The locket contains two photos I’ve never seen.  The top photo is of … 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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