Category Archives: Single Parent

Wednesday…

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Yesterday was quite nice. It began at 2:30am when I woke after three hours of sleep – something I have experienced for several weeks. I returned to sleep around 5:00am and barely remember Jose coming in to tell me he … Continue reading →

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…Back To Blogging…

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

God, how many times have I written that title over the past few years I have blogged. My cousin, Dana, and my friend, Jeff, are tremendous, faithful bloggers. I always try to use these two as role models with cooking, … Continue reading →

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…Mother's Day…

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

It is May 10th, 2009… Mother’s Day – a day, in our family when we planted flowers. Mother’s Day – a day, in our family when we planted flowers. It is a day we celebrate our mothers, grandmothers, and all … Continue reading →

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Catching my breath…

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

I feel as though I am finally catching my breath for the first time in a month. Where do I begin? Well, I am vocal director for Beavercreek High School’s production, The Pajama Game. The director and I are up … Continue reading →

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…Now, Sunday…

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Another busy week behind us… Beginning last Monday I was not feeling well, and my temperature hovered around 100-101 degrees. My sister-in-law, Stacia, had been taken ill with strep last weekend, and then my brother, Destin, got it this week. … Continue reading →

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Counting blessings…

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Jose’s youth group had an interesting discussion on how “doubt” is often crucial to faith. The youth were asked that upon waking this morning, count your blessings, and to walk through the next few days in a state of gratitude. My friend, Jeff … Continue reading →

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…How Firm Thy Friendship…

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Tuesday, January 13th, began as any other normal day, and seemed to continue as such. My son, Jose, returned home from school at 3:15pm, having taken his 7th period final semester exam. I began teaching at 2:00pm, and was thoroughly enjoying … Continue reading →

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This week…

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

What a past few weeks – confined mostly to bed for rest, and battling a nasty sinus infection. My asthma kicked in and since it settles in my throat, I have been robbed of my voice. Finally, the end of … Continue reading →

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My son and Racial Profiling…

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

This morning, I read this post on Elwood’s internet site. This particular post read:   In response to Obama’s complaint that FOX News doesn’t show enough Black and Hispanic people on their network, FOX Network has announced that they will … 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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