Category Archives: The Haasienda

Parker & Fred

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

My brother, Destin, had to come to Elwood for some business, and he told Mother he was bringing Parker, 3. However, he surprised her with Fred and Stacia. Here are some photos of Parker and Fred. Parker, age 3 Fred, … Continue reading →

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This week…

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Sunday I delivered Jose to Wright State’s campus for marching band camp. He has a neat roommate, a sophomore who just moved her from Vandalia Butler High School. I spent a few minutes chatting with the chaperones – all friends … Continue reading →

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Band Camp… Over!

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

This evening I journeyed out to Wright State University and met up with the Chabut and Karmele families. We watched the band’s 2008 pre-game show and the first two of four movements of their 2008 competition show which is called … Continue reading →

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Mousetrap

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Mouse Trap Late one Saturday night I heard a pair of footsteps bounding up the basement stairs. I looked up at the clock and figured a commercial had propelled them from the depths of TV Land. “Dad,” my sons cried. … Continue reading →

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An old post… Ready, Set, Hike!

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Ready, Set, Hike Inside the veterinary office, Flyer, my new puppy, quickly sensed we were on a different mission and began a tug-o-war session. I greeted the receptionist with our names. “You said her name is ‘Flyer?’ Did you go … Continue reading →

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Underwear!

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

You Sexy Thang… When Matthew first arrived in 2002 as a little scrawny 12 yo boy, I helped him unpack his clothes from foster care, most of which were faded or dingy, and put them away. Between my mother, Aunt … Continue reading →

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Knowing Our Heart’s Desire

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Feeling Jealous Jealousy is one of the toughest feelings we come up against in our lives. There is not much worse than this aching sense that somehow life has been unfair to us, while amply rewarding someone else. It’s even … Continue reading →

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Taking Our Turn To Give

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

People In Need When we see a person in need, we may want to give them something as a way of helping them, but if we give without taking the time to see who they really are, honoring that most … Continue reading →

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Peggy Straughen…

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Peggy Barbour Straughen (born Margaret Ann Barbour), 70, of Washington Township passed away unexpectedly at Miami Valley Hospital on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Born in Chambersburg, PA on August 21, 1937, Peggy entered nursing school in Harrisburg where she met … Continue reading →

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Houston-based God, Inc.

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Karl Taro Greenfeld of Portfolio.com examines the money-making machine that is Houston’s Joel Osteen and Lakewood Church  Last year, Lakewood generated $76 million in revenue, which amounts to just over $1,600 for every member of its congregation. Its take includes … Continue reading →

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'Last Lecture' Professor dies…

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (AP) — Randy Pausch, a Carnegie Mellon University computer scientist whose “last lecture” about facing terminal cancer became an Internet sensation and a best-selling book, died Friday. He was 47. Randy Pausch emphasized the joy of life in … Continue reading →

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Mark Time, Mark….

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

And the 2008 marching season is off and… marching. Sunday, I take Jose out to Wright State University where he will stay until Thursday evening for band camp. Here is a video taken by one of the students – the … Continue reading →

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Guthrie Extends World-Premiere Run of Little House Musical

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

By Andrew Gans 24 Jul 2008 Performances have yet to begin, but box-office demand is so high that the Guthrie has extended its upcoming world premiere of the musical version of Little House on the Prairie. Melissa Gilbert, who played … Continue reading →

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Coming in "Threes"

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Three friends of mine lost their mothers within this week… all three died suddenly. Duneen DeVore lost her mother last Friday. Duneen sang in my church choir at Normandy United Methodist Church, and along with her son, Erick, now 21, … Continue reading →

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Walt…

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

“Somehow I can’t believe there are any heights that can’t be scaled by a man who knows the secret of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C’s. They are Curiosity, … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 21, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

What a great weekend! Full of life and energy, and new horizons. When we returned from Indiana and Chicago, it was evident my son was in an entirely new place in his mind, and his life. Being with my brother … Continue reading →

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"Men on a Mission" calendar

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) — A Las Vegas man who devised a calendar that features shirtless Mormon missionaries is facing a disciplinary hearing and possible excommunication because of the project. The “Men on a Mission” calendar featuring shirtless Mormon … Continue reading →

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Some of my thoughts today…

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

A few weeks ago, I posted a video of one of my favorite show choir performances. It was North Central High School (Indianapolis) show choir’s “Like A Prayer.” I am not a Madonna fan, but I love the exciting rhythm … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Dunnichay is bound for Beijing

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

By Joe Lanane ELWOOD — Becoming an Olympic athlete requires years of dedication and training, and 15-year-old Mary Beth Dunnichay of Elwood is no exception. After six years of strenuous effort, she will officially realize her dream in Beijing this … Continue reading →

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Elwood Teen Makes Olympics…

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

By ED HAMILTON Call-Leader Sports Editor Oh baby! Their baby is going to the Olympics. Like expectant parents, Ned and Marian Dunnichay waited and waited, then waited some more, this morning to learn if their youngest child, 15-year-old Mary Beth, … Continue reading →

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CHICAGO – Day 4, The Return Home…

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Last year, we were standing at Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, during a naturalization ceremony… this year, was more personally nostalgic.Jose and I left Chicago this morning at 7:30am, lost an hour through the time change, and my family … Continue reading →

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CHICAGO – Day 3, Part 2

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

After leaving Navy Pier, we took the bus to Shedd Acquarium and Science and Industry Museum at the southern end of Grant Park… wow. I forgot just how much I missed this place. After these visits – including a fantastic … Continue reading →

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CHICAGO – Day 2 & 3

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

DAY TWO – July 2nd, 2008 – was spent at Six Flags Great America…. WOW!  Started at 10:00am – longest lines were 15 minutes max – except for two – and they were over an hour…. walked on rides….  DAY … Continue reading →

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CHICAGO – Day 1

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Tuesday morning….Left Dayton, Ohio at 6:30am. Arrived in Fowler, Indiana at 9:30am. Chatted with my sister-in-law, Stacia, for a few minutes, and of course, Parker (Frederick was asleep); packed Jose’s items and we were off toward Chicago by 10:30am. As … Continue reading →

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Two Wright Photos…

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

I love these photos of the Wright family taken in June 1909 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds during the Dayton Celebration. Behind the delegation’s grandstand are bleachers holding several thousand school children forming a “singing American flag.” Below…Bishop Wright is … Continue reading →

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