Category Archives: U.S. Presidents

…Two Cathedrals…

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

This morning, while working at my desk on LOVE IS ETERNAL, a musical about Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln, I watched and listened to my all time favorite television program, THE WEST WING. This morning offered two episodes: the first … Continue reading →

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…South Shore Drill Team…

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Thursday, April 2, 2009, I volunteered for the Winter Guard International (WGI) competition at Fairmont’s Trent Arena next to our home. I was working with Carol Dittoe at the volunteer check-in booth, and we heard there was an all-male guard … Continue reading →

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Wright Brothers’ great-grandniece at White House for bill signing

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

By Jessica Wehrman | Monday, March 30, 2009, 04:20 PM Amanda Wright Lane spent two years arguing that the national park devoted to her great-grand uncles Wilbur and Orville needed two more sites to fully tell their story. On Monday, … 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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…And the weekend is here…

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

The long week is over, and the weekend is upon us. Most of the week was spent in writing on the Wright Brothers’ musical, teaching, helping Jose with homework, prepping students for college auditions, cleaning the kitchen, doing laundry, building … Continue reading →

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Ford Theater Reopens

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

President Obama speaks in front of the box where Lincoln was assassinated. WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama stood beneath the flag-draped box where Abraham Lincoln was shot inside Ford’s Theatre, honoring the “hallowed space” on the eve of the 16th president’s … Continue reading →

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HAPPY 200th BIRTHDAY, MR. LINCOLN!

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Yes! This is an exciting day for me. As a child in elementary school I can remember calculating how many years before it would be Lincoln’s birthday, and how old I would be. Well, the day has arrived… 2009, and I … Continue reading →

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Statehouse party will salute President Lincoln

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Ohioans’ views of the man changed greatly from his 1st Capitol visit to last Wednesday,  February 11, 2009 3:31 AM By Alan Johnson THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH On his first visit to the Ohio Statehouse, Abraham Lincoln was definitely not a … 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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…And it's finally the weekend…

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

I cannot believe Friday is upon us, yet, I am so thrilled it is here.   Last Friday I had breakfast/lunch with Bill Hetzer, and taught the remainder of the afternoon. After teaching, I went in to watch TWO AND … Continue reading →

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…Advice from the Bush twins…

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

I heard the recording of the Bush twins reading their letter on The Today Show… it was beautiful. What great young women these lovely gals have turned out to be. CNN) — Jenna and Barbara Bush know a lot about … Continue reading →

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…The Day of Days…

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

It is 9:11am, Tuesday, January 20th, 2009. I have been awake since 7:00am watching the beginning of the inaugural festivities. It is my tenth inaugural ceremonies to observe, but my eleventh swearing in of a president. I was in Myrtle … Continue reading →

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Ringing of the bells…

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Wednesday morning I drove to Columbus to attend the funeral mass of a friend’s father. I met Katie Pfister-Musick in the late 1980’s and absolutely fell in love with this incredible actress. Despite the various moves between the two of … Continue reading →

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December 23rd…

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

I had hoped to be home with Mother tonight in Elwood, but the ice storm as prevented us from heading out until tomorrow morning. I called Mother around 3:00pm, and we both agreed we should not chance it. Jose and … Continue reading →

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Senator Caroline Kennedy?

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

 (CNN) — Caroline Kennedy, the 51-year-old daughter of President John F. Kennedy, has indicated her interest in filling the New York Senate seat being vacated by secretary of state designee Hillary Clinton. Caroline Kennedy has her eyes on the New … Continue reading →

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Congressman helps get OSU band in inaugural parade

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

By Jessica Wehrman Staff Writer Sunday, December 14, 2008 WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader John Boehner, ever the wiseacre, was quick with a funny when the Ohio congressional delegation started working to get the Ohio State University Marching Band into … Continue reading →

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Mary Todd Lincoln

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Today is the 190th birthday of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of President Abraham Lincoln. As a girlhood companion remembered her, Mary Todd was vivacious and impulsive, with an interesting personality–but “she now and then could not restrain a witty, sarcastic … Continue reading →

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Lincoln letter discovered…

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

DALLAS – A Texas museum hopes a document found in its archives turns out to be an authentic government copy of Abraham Lincoln‘s eloquent letter consoling a mother thought to have lost five sons in the Civil War. The famed … 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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In Flanders Fields

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

  By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the … Continue reading →

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Bright Shining Moments…

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

I love this air of hopefulness, this air of accomplishment, this air of vision and foreword thinking. In 2000 we missed the feeling of change, the feeling of renewal because of that hotly contested election that dragged on well into … Continue reading →

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Bright Shining Moments…

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

This past week’s election seems to have ignited a multitude of bright shining moments – moments that have touched others in a deep, hopeful manner. This particular story was on Indianapolis’ Channel 8… INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – When President Elect Barack … 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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