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I am asking for as many of my Facebook friends to assist with this very special, and quick project! There is a fantastic young man from an amazingly wonderful family I’ve known for 22 years. Ian Cali, a senior at … Continue reading →

National First Ladies’ Library E-news NFLL InTouch March, 2013 Visit Our Gift Shop Visit our Gift Shop and maybe you’ll find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Well, maybe not, but you may find something you’d … Continue reading →

Like countless others around the world, I am sitting here eagerly awaiting the introduction of the new Pope.  Since Pope John Paul’s election when I was in junior high, I’ve been interested in the process, tradition and history of the … Continue reading →

I’ve always believed that I learn a great deal from my students, and this morning was one of those reminders. An adult piano student and I were discussing nervousness when playing in front of others, as well as finding a … Continue reading →

The dogs actually allowed me to sleep until 7:30am, but not without occasional coaxing to pull me from sleep. Snow weighs down branches, and seems to have the world on temporary hold.  This will be short lived as the weather … Continue reading →

After an earlier-than-usual supper, Quintin and I watched EIGHT BELOW, a beautiful movie focusing on one’s love for dogs.  Naturally, it drove the three dogs I love up the wall. Schools are closed around the Miami Valley as the snow … Continue reading →

BLONDE MEN JOKES A friend told a blonde man: “Christmas is on a Friday this year.”  The blonde man then said, “Let’s hope it’s not the 13th.” ————————————————————- Two blonde men find three grenades, and they decide to take them … Continue reading →

As I was leaving the house at 8:05am for the grocery and the middle school, the snow had just begun to fall.  Two miles later, a few blocks from Kroger, I thought I had been transported to the Upper Peninsula … Continue reading →

Home from a wonderful afternoon and evening at Beavercreek High School. I was so excited to see so many folks I normally don’t get to see, except during show choir season, and I got to judge some pretty impressive middle … Continue reading →

“The arts aren’t just a career, or a fun night out, they’re a mode of thinking which can help us find new solutions to problems, and equip us for an unknown future. Creativity and the capacity to innovate are really … Continue reading →

In Elwood, Indiana, where I grew up, my next door neighbors, early on, were Dutch & Kate Wolff.  Dutch owned a restaurant and bar, Wolff’s.  One of the most popular meals was the Beef Manhattan.  Quite often, someone in the … Continue reading →

Sunday afternoon, Quintin and I attended the Muse Machine’s 29th student production, CRAZY FOR YOU, and were pleased to be surrounded by good friends. In December, I was invited to the closed performance featuring all the understudies, and loved every … Continue reading →

Someone posted this collection of musical theatre offerings from 1909 – 1999.  Some really great things.  

This afternoon, Quintin and I saw GANGSTER SQUAD, and we both loved the movie.  It really had some great moments, and some funny ones, as well. GANGSTER SQUAD is secret crew of Los Angeles police 1949 officers led, by two determined sergeants, … Continue reading →

Friday night was enjoyable, and relaxing… a delicious dinner at Oinkadoodlemoo’s… some groceries… some videos… and home to relax.  Quintin’s movie selection was THE TRAITOR.  It was what it was, but there were funny moments that did crack me up. … Continue reading →

This is such an incredible, inspiring video…

The Muse Machine’s production of CRAZY FOR YOU, featuring some of the best teenage talent in the Miami Valley, runs Thursday (tonight) through Sunday afternoon.  I saw the understudy performance in mid-December and it was outstanding.  Director Joe Deer and … Continue reading →

It has been a rather quiet morning of reading/research, and working on various little tasks.  Now, it is time to grab something to eat and prepare for six hours of teaching.  I have no idea what is on the menu … Continue reading →

The Jolliffe-Haas Family of Ohio   …The Haasienda on Shroyer Road… …Meet Darin… Darin was born in Elwood, Indiana in 1964. Darin Jolliffe (pronounced, “Jah-liff”) was adopted by his step-father in 1984, and added the name “Haas” (pronounced, “Hahz”) to his … Continue reading →