Category Archives: Family Life

…Little Eddie…

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Edward Baker “Eddie” Lincoln (March 10, 1846 – February 1, 1850) was the second son of Abraham & Mary Todd Lincoln. He was named after Lincoln’s friend Edward Dickinson Baker, and the youngest Lincoln son to die.  Eddie died one month … Continue reading →

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…The King Has Left The Building…

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

The pure, the bright, the beautiful that stirred our hearts in youth The impulses to wordless prayer The streams of love and truth The longing after something lost The spirit’s longing cry The striving after better hopes These things can … Continue reading →

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…An End of an Era: Mother Retires from EPD…

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

This morning, my brother, Destin, and I received an email from Mother: As of February 3rd, I am retired from the Elwood Police Department. Despite the fact Mother had expressed some consideration along this topic, we were not aware that … Continue reading →

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…The Wonderful Weekend of Rah's…

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

The weekend was a delightful world-wind of activity, all centered around music and friends! Friday evening after teaching, Quintin and I headed for Beavercreek High School where I served as a judge for the show choir’s invitational.  Friday was middle … Continue reading →

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…Enter ANGELS, Stage-Right…

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Since childhood I have always sensed energizing, protective, and unseen guiding presences in my life.  For several years a lovely lady visited me regularly during my sleep – or at least, what I thought was my sleep.  Today, at age … Continue reading →

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Final Blog Entry for 2011…

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” – Vince Lombardi Well, in 45 minutes the curtain will come down on 2011 and … Continue reading →

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…Television Families…

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Wright Flyer Guy

This morning I happened to view Matt Lauer’s TODAY SHOW interview/reunion with the actors portraying the family from THE WALTONS.  It was refreshing and uplifting to see these familiar, albeit, older faces.  I found myself smiling throughout the interview as … Continue reading →

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…Quintin featured in national adoption newsletter…

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Wright Flyer Guy

Quintin was featured in HEARTLINES, the national newsletter for The Adoption Exchange. Read the article here:  Heartlines Fall 2011  

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"Your Dog's Dead"

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Wright Flyer Guy

Several folks have asked me if I’ve ever had a pet die. Yes, I have; however, my first dog, an American Eskimo, died when I was about two or three years old, and my second dog, Pokey, died my senior … Continue reading →

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…A Fond Farewell…

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Wright Flyer Guy

As I write this while sitting up in bed at my hospital table used for working mostly late into the night, Logan snuggles next to me. This is a familiar sight, and the warmth of her fur next to me … Continue reading →

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Birthday over… Thank you…

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Wright Flyer Guy

This morning when I woke, I was greeted by another two dozen well-wishers.  Facbook’s new format cannot be too difficult, or too hateful, as I received over 700 birthday greetings.  I was so touched by the greetings, and some of … Continue reading →

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An interview with Derek Clark…. INCREDIBLE!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Wright Flyer Guy

This is a “listen” for all of us… Derek Clark shared with Family By Design his triumphant life through 13 years of foster care and being declared mentally challenged to living the life of his dreams.  Derek now inspires and motivates foster … Continue reading →

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…Good Morning, Vietnam: 24 years later…

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Wright Flyer Guy

Growing up in the late 1960’s, I was surrounded with many familiar words, or terms… DMZ (demilitarized zone) KIA MIA Viet Cong Cambodia POW Tet Offensive Ho Chi Minh Trail On the evening news there were television images of helicopters … Continue reading →

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Sitting in the stands…

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Wright Flyer Guy

I will be honest. I only attend football games for the marching band.  Yes, I am now in my fifth year as a marching band parent so there is an incentive to get me to the games.  For me, I … Continue reading →

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Chief… oh, Chief…

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Wright Flyer Guy

It was so cool this morning and this afternoon that I set a box fan just outside my study so it would push in some cool air. Chief kept walking in front of the fan, nudging his nose in the … 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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Sam Waterston's Remarks at Monticello, July 4th, 2007

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Wright Flyer Guy

Sam Waterston�s Remarks at Monticello, July 4th, 2007 It’s wonderful to be here and a privilege, indeed, to congratulate you, the heroes of the moment in the great work of making and sustaining a government that derives its authority from … Continue reading →

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Garry "Todd" Jolliff 1964-2011

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Wright Flyer Guy

Garry “Todd” Jolliff Jan. 30, 1964 — July 2, 2011 The Herald Bulletin ALEXANDRIA, Ind. — Garry “Todd” Jolliff, 47 of Alexandria, died July 2, 2011, at St. John’s Medical Center in Anderson. He was born Jan. 30, 1964, in … Continue reading →

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What Makes A Good Citizen?

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Wright Flyer Guy

July 4th, 2007, Jose and I were present for the naturalization ceremony that took place on the expansive lawn of Monticello, the mountaintop plantation of President Thomas Jefferson.  It was a poignant moment for me since this was also the … Continue reading →

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Being Darin Haas means you are blessed to have Destin Haas as your brother!

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Wright Flyer Guy

Without going into detail, I can honestly say, “I am glad last week is behind me.” I truly value my younger brother, Destin, all the more, as a shining example of what our nation’s education needs in the leadership arena. … 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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Baby's First Christmas…

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

  I don’t know when I have had a more wonderful Christmas! Very early Friday morning, the boys, Flyer and I headed westward, arriving in Elwood at 11:00am. Jose and Mother followed Quintin and I, and by 12:30pm we were pulling … Continue reading →

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Moving on…

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

It is 14-degrees, and the air has a brutal, bitter bite. I delivered Jose to his National Guard drill at 7:30am, and the sky was heavy with frost. Last night I taught a pre-adoption class at ACTION Adoption Services, and … Continue reading →

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The Pepsi Generation gives way to the Cell Phone Generation

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Once upon a time I was a part of The Pepsi Generation. Now, honestly, I have no idea what that meant, but as a young child, the commercials told me I belonged to this exclusive fraternity of young, vibrant individuals. … Continue reading →

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Petroglyphs, Old Town & Zoo…

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

The adventure began at 9:00am this morning as we crossed to northwest Albuquerque to hike through Petroglyph National Park – a dead volcano with 6000 year old Native American drawings on the rocks. The two hours of hiking was so enjoyable, … Continue reading →

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