Category Archives: U.S. History

The Wright Connection: A musical journey

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Although I am a passionate historian, I must admit that I was rather lazy in my study of Dayton history. Normally, I am on top of my historical surroundings, and learn as much as possible. However, when I moved to … Continue reading →

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Smithsonian is born…

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Well, not exactly… This is the date in 1829 that James Smithson of England died (and not because Germany beat them in the World Cup in 2010). Here’s the story… How our country built The Smithsonian Institution

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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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Mosque at Ground Zero…

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

I had heard nothing about a proposal for a mosque to be built near Ground Zero, and opened on the tenth anniversary of 9/11. I checked the information out on Google and there were several sites concerning this issue. I know … Continue reading →

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WACO: Rules of Engagement

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

AM currently watching an incredible documentary, WACO: Rules of Engagement. Wow! Amazing documentary, full of some deep information.

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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 →

Posted in Barmes Family, Museum of the US Air Force, Music - Choral, Music - Marching Band, The Haasienda, U.S. History | Leave a comment

A Good Day…

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Today was the start of my summer teaching schedule. It had been delayed a week since a number of schools were not yet dismissed for the summer. The morning began with the Bane children – Ellie and Jacob – who … 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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Robert Todd Lincoln presentation… need suggestions…

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Robert Todd Lincoln – from youth to old age. Last photo shows RTL at the dedication of The Lincoln Memorial with former president, William Howard Taft (then serving as Chief Justice) and President Warren G. Harding. I was asked by … Continue reading →

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National Geographic's 9/11 Conspiracy…

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Right now, Jose and I are watching a documentary, National Geographics: 9/11 – Science and Conspiracy . I was born the day the The Warren Commission Report was opened for the world to read ten months following President Kennedy’s assassination. Of course, … Continue reading →

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The Golden Gate Bridge

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Upon returning from Fairmont’s graduation exercises, and running a few errands with Jose, I curled up in bed with my laptop playing a Netflix instant video on The History Channel’s Modern Marvels – Golden Gate Bridge. Fascinating! If you can … 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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My Thursday morning….

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Yesterday afternoon, I took Jose out to the front yard to help me measure the length in front of the shrubs where I want to put a little stone wall just a foot or so off the ground. I handed … Continue reading →

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Rainy days and Mondays…

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Karen Carpenter said it best with… Since the early morning it has been a steady shower here in Kettering. The skies seem forbidden of allowing the faintest glimmer of sunshine through. Jose did a great job on cutting the lawn … Continue reading →

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…The Rage Is Not About Healthcare…

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

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