Category Archives: Family Life

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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The EYES have it…

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Jose joined me on the deck for some chat and chuckles, and immediately, Flyer was at his feet, and Logan was under his chair. The minute I pulled out the camera, Logan hopped up on Jose’s lap and was ready … Continue reading →

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Thursday….

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

The deck, at 1:15pm this Thursday afternoon, is cool, breezy, and filled with the irregular musical tones of the wind chimes. My lunch is finished, and I am now set to blogging, and working on other projects. This has been … Continue reading →

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At The Zoo…

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

At 9:30am this morning, we were out the door and on our way to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens. With a stop at Dollar General for sun tan lotion and Gator Aide, we were walking into the zoo at … Continue reading →

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Logan… 16 years

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

16 years ago today, I got my cat, Logan. I don’t know why this date has stuck with me, but perhaps it is because Logan was the first pet I acquired as an adult. At first, she was Mr. Logan, … Continue reading →

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CLASH OF THE TITANS (2010)

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Jose and I just returned from seeing CLASH OF THE TITANS (2010). A very good movie, indeed. I can remember seeing the original in 1981 when I was a sophomore in high school. I recall very little of that movie, … Continue reading →

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USA Military Themes

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

I have always been a fan of the musical themes associated with each division of our country’s military. When I was conducting bands regularly, I could not wait to conduct THE ARMED FORCES SALUTE. Men’s Chorus, The Vocal Majority, performing … Continue reading →

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No full moon? Could have fooled me!

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

I cannot determine if people are becoming more inconsiderate, even rude, when operating shopping carts in Kroger, driving automobiles, or using their turn signals. This evening, while shopping in Kroger at Towne & Country, there seemed to be an air … 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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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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Grandpa Leroy…

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

June 3, 2004, on a Thursday morning at 10:55am, my grandfather, Leroy Barmes, passed away. Grandpa loved nothing more than to make people laugh. In fact, it was his gift to us. Of course, it goes without saying that he … Continue reading →

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A legacy of humor… Grandma Jones

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Today, June 2nd, would have been my great-great grandmother’s birthday. Anna Greenlee Jones, the daughter of Andrew Taylor Greenlee and Prudence Anna Ball, was born in 1875 in Boone Township, Madison County, Indiana. As young girls, Anna and her sisters, Carrie, Mary … Continue reading →

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Refreshing rain showers…

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

It is 8:40 on the last evening of May, and the long, extraordinarily fun-filled weekend has come to a close. From last Friday evening until an hour ago, Jose and I have been non-stop, and how wonderful it has been! Though I … 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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John Adams

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

The day seemed to drag… I felt drained, and exhausted for no apparent reason. I accomplished little until it was time to teach – and that perked me up, greatly. Jackson Lockhart came to pick up Sophie from her lesson, … 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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Catching up…

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

I now have red impatiens in pots on the front porch, back deck, and scattered in places around the front corner fence. I am behind in getting flowers out, and felt bad since my neighbors next door have this beautiful … 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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