Category Archives: The Haasienda

Kentucky Teen Beats The KKK…

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

(CNN) — A jury awarded $2.5 million in damages on Friday to a Kentucky teenager who was severely beaten by members of a Ku Klux Klan group because they mistakenly thought he was an illegal Latino immigrant, the Southern Poverty … Continue reading →

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The Egg…

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Jose, 16, began a science experiment for his biology class last Friday. He placed an egg in a mug and filled it with vinegar. It was a pretty neat transformation into a gel-like form. Wednesday, I noticed the newly transformed … Continue reading →

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One hundred three… and a half!

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Tuesday morning, I hurried my morning routine along so I could be out the door by 8:45am to vote. As I was getting into the car, I twisted my back – somehow – and was in great pain. Muscle spasms … Continue reading →

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November 4, 2008

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Tonight, an incredible dawn has begun to emerge. Though there will surely be some storms, we now have a captain that will steer the ship safely into the harbour. We have redefined our national spirit, and rededicated our vision to … Continue reading →

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Woodland Cemetery… a wonderful place!

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Yesterday, Jose wanted to hike through historic Woodland Cemetery. We grabbed Flyer, the camera and set off on the 5 minute ride. A beautiful day, and tons of gorgeous photos!

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2008 Marching Season comes to an end…

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

It is 10:55pm and we are home from a semi-cold, blustery day on the marching field. Yesterday, we had no marching band or other commitments. Jose and I did the traditional end-of-marching-season dinner – he chose Golden Corral (not my … Continue reading →

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Dr. Robert Schuller on FAITH…

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

One of my favorite hours each week is listening to Dr. Robert Schuller on THE HOUR OF POWER. In the 1970’s, while in elementary school, my grandfather introduced me to Dr. Schuller – one of my grandfather’s favorite writers. I … Continue reading →

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Obama & Christianity…

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

I am so dreadfully sick and tired of so-called Christians making claims that Obama is NOT a Christian. How can anyone, with the exception of Senator Obama, know whether or not he is truly Christian? How can anyone be so … Continue reading →

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The Man Behind The Counter

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

This morning I woke rather late and rolled over to scan mail on my bedroom’s laptop computer. There was the message from Mother than another member, designated by Tom Brokaw as The Greatest Generation, had passed on. For myself, it … Continue reading →

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Which religion is right?

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

My thoughts are included in RED… BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — At least 900 Christian families have fled Mosul in the past week, terrified by a series of killings and threats by Muslim extremists ordering them to convert to Islam or … Continue reading →

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A Friday night…

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

At 12:05am the five buses carrying the marching band passed in front of the house. I was standing on the front steps smoking my pipe and letting Flyer explore the symphony of smells in the front yard when they passed. … Continue reading →

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All in a day…

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

It is 11:35pm on a Wednesday night and I am finally winding down after a full, productive day. After thinking through all I have accomplished I feel like I have competed with my cousin, Dana, who seems to cram four … Continue reading →

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The Buckeye's Holy of Holies…

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

All I can say is, “WOW!” In 1979, at Smith-Wallbridge Drum Major Camp, instructor Gary Smith, then the director of the Marching Illni of University of Illinois, showed us a film of The Ohio State Marching Band performing the legendary … Continue reading →

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The DMV… and Weekend…

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

When you finish reading this, you must read my friend’s blog… Jeff Carter had a fun time at his own license branch. Saturday I searched in vain on the internet to find the DMV’s hours. I could not even locate … Continue reading →

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Reunions & Football Game

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Another enjoyable week. Monday I reunited with a former student with whom I lost contact 20 years ago. His family was wonderful to me during my Muncie days, and Nathan was always one of my favorite former students. In short, … Continue reading →

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Daily Briefs…

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

People are always asking me to describe what I mean when I mention, “Daily Briefs.” In the Haasienda, the Daily Brief is our communication system for each day. I am generally teaching when Jose arrives home from school, and this … Continue reading →

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Gotcha Day!

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Despite the heaviness of knowing many of our dear friends and neighbors, literally several houses away, are without power, I am going to continue celebrating the day. It is a beautiful day here in Kettering, Ohio, and the schools are … Continue reading →

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This Weekend & Gone With The Wind…

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

What a busy, and then exciting weekend…   FRIDAY Jose was with the marching band for the game against Lebanon, and we won. He got home around 11:30pm. I ran some errands and worked on writing for a few hours.   … Continue reading →

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Another Week Come and Gone…

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

What a short, but long week. Recovery from a three day weekend is always a little tough, but this year was a little easier. I set up a new system with my private teaching studio: if there are five Mondays … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Weekend – Part One

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

What a wonderful, wonderful weekend! Saturday morning, the house was all cleaned, and smelling fresh, the yard looked great, and the fence was adorned with red, white and blue bunting banners – a gift from my darling neighbor, Kay. I … Continue reading →

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What Can I Do?

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

This is a message I posted on one of my hometown’s websites, WILLKIE’S PRIDE. This morning, my sixteen year old son came into my study before leaving for school and said he was really frustrated with something in marching band. … Continue reading →

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First Day of School….

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

7:35am, Jose walked out the door to begin his fifth year in Kettering Public Schools. Today he starts his sophomore year. Jose is always normally up by 6:50am, but this morning I realized he was still in bed at 7:10am. … Continue reading →

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A New Baby In The Family…

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

My mother’s younger brother, Ronald Dean Barmes, would have turned 56 years this past May. Sadly, he took his own life in June 1987. Uncle Ron had married, and had two daughters, Alicia and Amanda. Both girls are married and … Continue reading →

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Beethoven, Bach, Broadway and… Bon Jovi?

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

When I was a teenager in high school, and throughout college, I did listen to rock music, but preferred the music of the late 1960’s and early to mid-1970’s. There was some incredible music written during that era. I was … Continue reading →

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This past week… and next….

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Last week was busy. Jose had marching band rehearsals, and also began his work at One Lincoln Park just around the corner from where we live. Thursday morning Jose, Flyer and I left at 8:00am for Fowler, Indiana, arriving shortly … Continue reading →

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