The Haasienda on Shroyer…

I cannot believe how terribly fast three very long days of teaching flew by. The next four days are mine, doing what ever I please, spending some time with writing, and enjoying time with some dear friends. Actually, I won’t be doing a lot of what ever I wish, as I do have quite a few things on the schedule.

Thursday morning, I will breakfast with one of my dear friends, Bill Hetzer. Friday evening, I will join to other dear friends, Suzanne Grote and Aaron Jacobs, for dinner and a show at Centerville high school starring one if my students. Saturday morning I hope to attend rail fest at Carillon Historical Park. The late afternoon hours will be spent at First Lutheran Church in downtown Dayton, playing piano for the wedding of one of my former students, Joey Saliba. Joey’s younger sister, Alaina, who is one of my current voice students, will be singing during the service. I am very much looking forward to sharing this special moment with one of my former beloved students.

I had a very different Wednesday evening, tonight. I played Uncle Darin to four of my students and attended their swim meet. I am so proud of Eleanor, Brianna, Brandon and Jacob. Super job, kiddos.

Flyer is holding her own. The past few days of been very high and very low for her. This morning, while finishing our walk around the high school campus, she slowed down tremendously from what I believe to be the side effects from the phenobarbital. I carried her the last five minutes of the walk. Throughout the day she was a little listless, but always ready to go out to the living room to greet arriving students and their families. When I returned home tonight from the swim meet, I thought I was looking at my little girl from two months ago. She was energetic, seemed to not be disoriented as she has been the past several weeks, and was very eager to see me. This has elevated my own spirits tonight, and I am grateful to see a little bit of my old girl return.

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The teaching day began at 9 AM after another sleepless night of worrying about Flyer and checking on her throughout the night. She was somewhat lethargic until she realized I was preparing breakfast. The old girl is now on phenobarbital to help control her seizures.

It was a good day of teaching, and rather than tired, I am a bit energized this evening. With a break in the teaching schedule I was allowed to mow the yard in the back, and do a little bit of trimming on both sides of the house. After a bowl of cheesy potato soup mixed with brown rice, I took the two dogs on a walk. Flyer decided that she would rather stay in my study and sleep, perhaps the side effects of the phenobarbital.

Now I am off on a search for navy blue slacks for this weekend’s wedding. Usually, clothing items, much like my cooking skills, take a backseat to things. However, I am determined not to be pushed to the last minute for this weekend’s wedding. LOL. We shall see.

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The Wright family had at least three pets that we know about. When Wilbur and Orville were children, they had a cat named “Old Mom.” When Wilbur was in France in 1908, he adopted a stray dog he called “Flyer.” And in later life, Orville bought a St. Bernard pup from Nina Dodd’s White Star Kennels in Long Branch, New Jersey for $75 and had him shipped to Dayton. Orville’s sister Katharine named him “Scipio” after the famous Roman general that had defeated Hannibal and thwarted an invasion of Rome. The dog was much loved. When Orville died years after Scipio had passed, there were still photos of the St. Bernard in his wallet.

Edith Berg poses with the dog “Flyer.” Flyer was a stray that Wilbur adopted when he was rebuilding his airplane during the summer of 1908. Flyer toured Europe with the Wrights and the Bergs, then Hart O. Berg and his wife took the dog when the Wrights returned to America.

Until today, I never knew what happened to Flyer once Wilbur left France. I am glad he was taken in by folks who loved him.

Although I got an early start off to bed, I was awakened three times through the night by Flyer needed to go out potty. I’m so glad she woke me rather than just going to the kitchen. Since we slept in the guest bedroom it was pretty easy since the door to the deck was right there.

This morning’s cool breezes gave way to mightiness. I’ve already close the windows throughout the house and turned on the air. We really don’t need the air conditioning on low but just enough to keep the humidity out of the air inside the house.

And now we’re off on Monday. My first two lessons are on vacation and no one rescheduled for their spots, so I don’t begin until 10 AM. I’ll have one hour break for lunch and hopefully a quick nap, and then I’m back at it until 8 o’clock.

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Well, the van ride was good…

And just as I posted the one blog stating that the dogs had done a great job, I smelled the familiar warm acidic smell of Chief’s offering. Sigh…

We stopped at Dairy Queen in Oakwood, and while I was juggling three small dishes of ice cream a young eighth-grade boy, named Reid, assisted me by opening the van door. He was so excited to see three dogs inside the van and could hardly contain his enthusiasm. Reid and his dad both stood by the van as we fed the dogs the ice cream and and the young man with Down Syndrome was so proud and thrilled to be a part of this activity. While the dad and I stood at the van chatting (for a good 30 minutes), Reid, with his father’s permission, played with each dog separately on the leash. I’ve never seen a happier young boy. Reid even learned a few German terms that I speak with the dogs. Before parting, we even briefly discussed the possibility of Reid looking after the dogs when I’m gone, and once he is in high school.

I love these chance meetings with folks. It is absolutely amazing when paths cross unexpectedly. I think this was one of those little God winks.

Flyer seems to be doing exceptionally well today. She seemed a little sluggish on our morning walk, but after she spent some time with Sue Branson at Noon she seemed a little perkier. When I returned from the park concerts, she was at the gate wiggling and wagging her tail with excitement. She hasn’t done this for several days. All afternoon she followed me around the house, so much like her former self of healthier days. When we took our third walk, she didn’t seem as tired. Flyer was the first one at the door when I said we should go take a ride and she found her way to the van and crawled up inside with her old familiar enthusiasm. Inside the van she stood between the two seats in front and kept rubbing her head against my leg.

When we reached home I decided to fill a few more pots and planted some of the remaining flowers from the school’s flower sale back in May. Flyer stayed with me the entire time in the front yard and even assisted me by pulling out a few flowers from one of the pots I had just planted! Despite being only slightly aggravated, I was too busy howling with laughter over her antics. She had never done something like that before. The old girl still has it in her.

It is not time to call it a night, yet, but it is time for a little relaxation. I think I might even pop some popcorn and watch something on Netflix. The next three days will be filled with a total of 43 hours of teaching so I will hang onto this relaxation till the very last moment. It’s been a great day. I’ve lived this day exactly how I chose to do so, and enjoyed it thoroughly.

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After leaving Carillon Park’s musical festivities today I returned home and grab a bite of lunch. The three dogs and I went on a brief walk and then returned to the guest bedroom to take a nap together. At 7:30 PM we took our third walk for the day. I decided the adventures should continue so I loaded all three dogs into the van and we are in route to go get Dairy Queen ice cream for the three dogs. When we get back to the house I will have my sugar free minute chocolate chip ice cream.

So far Navi and Chief are doing a good job on this ride. Chief, the big lug, has his typical apprehension, but Navi is riding between me and the passenger seat and seems to be doing very well. And Flyer, of course, is just pleased as punch to be on a ride.

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At some point through the night it must’ve rained down. The skies have not abandoned their dull, gray look all morning. It’s 10 minutes after the noon hour and there seems to be little promise of any sunshine making an appearance.

I’ve done very little today except feed the dogs, shower, straighten my study to prepare for the upcoming teaching week, and walk the dogs. Sue Branson is stopping by in a few minutes to see Flyer, and then I will head to Carillon Park to listen to the concert band performance. I seriously doubt there will be a performance given the chances of rain for the afternoon.

I may treat myself to some Awesome Yogurt later this evening, but other than that I intend on a quiet day with Flyer close by while I write, read and watch some television. I am sure there will be one or two more walks with all the dogs on the agenda as well.

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I don’t know how I could have packed any more into this day.  But, I did try!

Flyer’s first seizure at 1:30am set the pace for the remainder of the day, constant attention to her while juggling a myriad of other tasks.  The bulk of the early part of the morning was spent readying the living room for the new leather sofa and love seat. I cleaned, mopped with the steam mop, cleaned some more.

Flyer experienced four seizures throughout the day, and I suspect an additional one while I was out this evening. I steam-cleaned the study carpet after her 11:00am seizure. Of course, I should have waited.

Nick and Emily Rogers arrived to move the old sofa and love seat out to the front yard. I posted them on Craig’s List, and sometime after 3:00pm, a Hispanic gentleman knocked on the door, and was a very appreciative recipient of the 20 year old furniture.

Somtime after the Noon hour, the gentlemen arrived with the new furniture. Within the hour, the living room was completed.

I honestly cannot recall all the other things I accomplished before setting off for the tractor supply place in Beavercreek to purchase much more reasonably priced dog food and treats. They also had hose nozzles with adjustable settings on sale. I had some money remaining in my furniture account and I finished off the new leather sofas with striped pillows that match the red, yellow/gold and green in my window treatments and table coverings.

Upon my return home, I fed the dogs, and went to the front yard with Flyer for one last project to complete the day. I made brick frames/borders around two flower pots to set off the entrance to the stone walk from the public sidewalk.  Just as I was beginning the project, The Pollocks – Brian, Joanie and Tyler – along with Kayla, arrived to see the new sofas. I completed the project in record time while chatting and laughing up a storm.

The Pollocks toured the house with all the changes, and then we set out for Rita’s to finish the day. I love laughing, and I believe my daily quota – if there is such a thing – was well spent through next month.

Back at home, I started the dish washer, and set out on a very short walk with the dogs. Flyer’s roller coast ride seems to be down hill once, again, and she seemed to struggle with this walk. At first she seemed hesitant to even go on the walk, but once the excitement set in with the other two, she rallied. Still, the gallant little trooper seemed to be putting too much effort into the walk, and we made it to the main drive of the high school before turning back.

I putzed around some more, thinking I was officially calling it a day at 1:00am. However, here it is with 15 minutes remaining before 2:00am and I am still going.

Last weekend I attended a graduation party, and met two of my students’ grandfather. During our conversation, he mentioned how his one daughter-in-law did something unique as she prepared to turn 40. The year leading up to her 40th birthday she did 39 Crazy Things she normally would not have done.

Her list included:

1. I did Warrior (military style) Dash
2. I read the 50 Shades of Gray triology
3. I kissed a frog
4. I did a Shootin and Drinkin event, which involved firing 6 weapons from a pistol to an AK 47
5. I went to a male revue show (think Chippendales only skankier)
6. I did a Slender Spa body wrap (you really just have to google this to see how ridiculous it is)
7. I did the Ladies Calf Scramble in a rodeo
8. I joined the Board of Directors of a small start up company
9. I was a venture capitalist for that same company (Num Num)
10. I took a pole dancing class
11. I rode on the back of a motorcycle
12. I escorted 7 people ranging in age from 5 to 94 on a trip to Italy
13. I locked the bathroom door on an airplane (this is my big phobia hence a big deal)
14. I attended Thad’s wedding (because who ever though THAD would get married? Much less in a Russian Orthodox ceremony!)
15. I lost 20 pounds
16. I fostered a German Shepherd dog for a month and rescued her 5 minutes before she was to be put down
17. I instituted a stand at work policy and now stand instead of sit for 20 minutes out of every hour
18. I did the Run Back in Time at 1:50 AM on Daylight Savings day
19. I did the run above wearing Penguin footed pajamas
20. I took a circus stunts class
21. I took Florida’s python hunting training and got certified to hunt pythons in the Everglades
22. I took the online Jeopardy contestant quiz
23. I did the Hot Chocolate 15k
24. I danced Gangman style for TV cameras
25. I painted an heirloom flootmat
26. I edited a book on pageantry
27. I let Clare (her 5 year old daughter) pick out my driving glasses with zero input from me
28. I took a snow boarding lesson
29. I swam in hot springs then made snow angels in the snow
30. I did the Diva Dash
31. I took an Astobiology class from the University of Edinburgh (and passed the course with distinction)
32. I signed for Disney’s Wine and Dine half marathon
33. I threw a birthday party for my dog…quite a lavish one
34. I won the Shamrock 5K for the 35-39 age group
35. I took a cookie decorating class (I don’t bake)
36. I did the Color Run (in a white tee shirt with people throwing colors on you)
37. I read the Bible straight through from Genesis In the Beginning to Revelations Amen
38. I drove a tank over old cars
39. I donated 1,973 food items to the church Happy Sacks program in honor of the year I was born…

I decided I needed to do something like this as I prepare to turn 50 in September 2014. At this time, I don’t even know what I would include on the 49 CRAZY THINGS list, but I figured I could take these next few months to build a list, and begin them this September.  I doubt I will go for all the marathons as the lady above, as I really hate running. However, I might walk in a walkathon for some charity – adoption, diabetes, humane society, etc..

Some preliminary ideas…

• take an art or photography class
• travel to some places I’ve always wanted to go (ie. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Waters; Boys & Girls Town, USA; President Truman’s home in Independence, Missouri; etc.)
• join a musical group
• learn a new instrument
• learn, understand and appreciate (cough) football (I might need Paula Bennett to coach me on this!)
• learn how to play a card game (the Pollocks already got me started on a few)
• attend a Cincinnati Red’s baseball game – it’s been 40 years since I went to one with my Uncle Garry – we watched the Reds play the Cubs, and went to Kings Island the next day

I am open to ideas…

It was an early Saturday morning for all of us here at the Haasienda.

The three furballs and I traipsed upstairs to bed last night around 11:30 PM, and by 1:30 AM we were all wide-awake as poor Flyer endured a seizure. This one seemed to last a little longer than the previous ones, and she cried out a few times. After taking her outside to potty, and assisting her with disorientation, we settled into the downstairs guest bedroom. Poor Flyer could just not find her comfy spot and paced through the rooms until 3:30 AM. Needless to say, I was wide awake the entire time with her, trying to soothe and comfort.

This morning, Chief was the first to wake me, followed by Flyer who was bright eyed and bushy tailed. It was funny to see the others beat Navi to the punch at starting their day.

With the morning routine complete, I began readying the living room for the new changes. I had kept a separate account in savings specifically for new living room furniture. My current furniture has been with me for 20 years, and I purchased it at Roberds in 1993. It has endured a lot of use throughout the years from our family, but more so from students and their families since the front room has always been used as a waiting area.  A few spots on the one piece have been mended, and some of the pillows are beginning to show their age.

So, it was time to make this change.

Thursday morning I purchased a new leather soda and love-seat. In a few minutes, a couple of my students will arrive to set the old furniture out in the yard, so the new furniture can be delivered and moved in. I’ve already mopped and cleaned the areas where the old sofas sat, and the areas are ready to welcome its new occupants.

Change is good. It’s funny to think how little things can remind you of great memories. When I first got my kitten, Logan, back in 1994, the joke was that I got a cat to match my furniture. And Logan did seem particularly fond of this furniture.

At my first apartment I had two windows that were spaced evenly with the arms of the sofa. This was a favorite haunt for Logan who spent many hours at the windows to guard her territory and greet passersby. I often heard neighbors calling out to Logan who generally responded. When the first winter came I decided to move the sofa to the other side of the room against a solid wall. When I returned home from concert band rehearsal that evening, Logan was seated on the arm of the sofa staring into the wall.

I knew she was upset.

I called out her name. No response.

I called her name again. Her tail wagged gently, but only once.

I called out her name a third time. Logan carefully turned her head and glared at me with squinting eyes. After a few seconds she returned to staring at the wall.

On the fourth call, she turned her head, glared at me, and then began a verbal tirade. The queen was pissed.

Through the years, Logan was often found on the sofa or love seat awaiting students and their families. The minute they sat down their lap became her domain.

Change is good. And when it is something new, like living room furniture, it is exciting.

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The dogs seemed eager to begin their day a bit earlier, and so I found myself letting them out at 6:30 AM. After they sauntered back in side, I returned upstairs for a few more hours of sleep. By 11 AM I was reading mowing the backyard, thanks to the rain of this week, and then proceeded to the front yard to clean it up. I have no desire to do any more yardwork the remainder of the weekend.

For the past 90 minutes, I’ve been seated on the deck, shaded from the sun by a large umbrella above the table, and enjoying all the sounds of the backyard. The decks rail is lined with multiple flowerpots offering different variations from light pink to bright lipstick pink.

Flyer join us on the deck for a while but returned inside. Not in chief are lying side-by-side on the deck and will probably continue to do so until I get up to move.

And that may not be for quite a while. I am thoroughly enjoying this quiet time and the gentle, cool breeze swirling around trees, buildings, and fences.

This is my day.

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Around 5 PM Thursday evening I was not interested in going downtown to see The Human Race Theatre Company’s highly lauded production, AVENUE Q. As the hours passed I put off getting ready until the last minute. Even with the knowledge that I was to go see a production directed by one of my favorite directors, Wright State University’s Joe Deer, I was still somewhat lethargic.

My three friends and I were spread throughout the auditorium, and I was wedged between two married couples, each I’m guessing to be in their mid to late 70’s. With the few minutes remaining before curtain, I could hear each of their conversations centered around multiple questions about the show. They had no idea. It was not until last fall that I finally saw this show. Despite the fact that it was an exceptionally well produced high school production, I still had no idea what I was in for at a non-watered down version. 

And what a ride it was.

I have seen many, many funny musicals that I thoroughly enjoyed, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like what I saw last night. Jeff Whitty wrote the book which was based on the original concept, music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. I can remember seeing these folks of the Tony Awards and thinking how peculiar it was that a show  resembling the Muppets actually won. It was even difficult for me to wrap my mind around this entire concept as a Broadway musical.

The staging by Joe Deer was absolutely remarkable. I honestly wish the creators could see this production; I am certain they would be terribly pleased. As I marveled at some of the wonderful little touches, I could not help but think: how in the world did he think of that? But this is what makes Joe’s productions so exciting, entertaining, and most often, a step ahead of the rest.

Since I first saw Heidi Landesman’s 1985 scenic design for BIG RIVER, I have always been intrigued and greatly interested in scenic design. I even took a course in scenic design at Sinclair Community College and was blessed to have one of the most wonderful instructors in the world, Terry Stump. From the mid-1990s on, I have been even more fascinated with scenic design. Joe’s directing and clever staging was terrifically augmented by Dick Block’s scenic design. Outstanding.

To compliment the scenic design, and the staging, were very cute and terribly clever videos designed by Zach Rosing and Ben Phillippe. I don’t know if other productions have incorporated videos, but these clips were brilliantly executed.

I cannot imagine this show with out this particular cast. They were a very tight ensemble, and their true talents were clearly visible behind their puppet characters. My friends and I were particularly taken with the talents of Brett Travis who performed Nicky and Trekkie Monster, and Annie Kalahurka who portrayed Mrs. Thistletwat and one of the Bad Idea Bears. Highly entertaining.

I first met Tristan Cupp at Sinclair Community College when he was sculpting the prop, Milky White, to be used in the musical INTO THE WOODS. The craftsmanship and sculpting on that prop was astounding. Tristan is currently a cofounder and artistic director of The Zoot Theatre Company here in Dayton Ohio. Tristan’s puppet designs in this production were exceptionally brilliant.

I strongly urge everyone within driving distance to come see the show. AVENUE Q runs until 29 June, and I am considering seeing it again.

Thank you to everyone involved with this production. It is 2:15pm the following day and I am still laughing!  Thank you for that gift!

As always, this is a fantastic column. Other parents used to chide me for making my sons responsible for getting themselves up for school every morning, even when they were 12 or 13 years old. Through the years, each one may have been late for school once, one maybe twice.

Summer Days – June 14th Column Responsibility/Maturityby John K RosemondQ: I went into my 17-year-old’s bedroom to wake him this morning. After some urging, he eventually got up and then told me he hated me. What is the appropriate consequence for this sort of disrespect? A: Actually, I don’t consider that a form of disrespect. Strictly speaking, your son simply informed you of how he feels about you, or felt about you at that moment. His tone of voice may have been disrespectful, but the statement “I hate you” is not. It is about him, his feelings. It’s not about you. It would have been a different story had your son said “You’re stupid” or “You’re ugly.” Statements of those sorts, because they’d have disparaged you, would be examples of disrespect. Today’s teens tend, unfortunately, to be emotionally dramatic. The very stupid fad known as “cutting” is an example of this new emotional narcissism. Contrary to popular myth, immaturity of this sort in teenagers is historically recent. It began in the late 1960s, when a new wave of parenting “experts” claimed that children should be allowed to express their feelings freely. Up until then, parents had understood the need to teach children to control the expression of their feelings as well as their behavior. Let’s face it, a person who expresses his or her feelings freely is obnoxious, tyrannical, even sociopathic. Since the 1960s, all too many American parents have been intimidated by their children’s emotions. Consequently, they have not disciplined them properly. Therefore, many teens feel they have license to express any old emotion they choose, in whatever context, toward whomever. It’s a form of narcissism, really, and it’s truly unfortunate because in the final analysis, the person most harmed is the teen in question. This unattractive characteristic does not make for successful relationships. Nor does it make for a positive sense of one’s worth. As adults, these teens are likely to be very unhappy individuals. So, what should you have done when your son told you he hated you? You should have either ignored it or said nothing more than something along the lines of “that’s most unfortunate” and walked away. That sort of nonchalant parental response is an example of what was once called “letting a child stew in his own juices.” But I have a question for you: Why on earth are you taking responsibility for getting a 17-year-old out of bed in the morning? So he won’t be late for school? If that’s the case, then the question becomes “Why are you taking responsibility for seeing to it that he’s not late for school?” And so on. If that sort of enabling is characteristic of your parenting style, then it’s no wonder that your son is emotionally immature. A child’s maturity depends to great degree on parents who force him to accept full responsibility for the choices he makes. In this case, your son gets to school late, he misses a class or two, his grades suffer, he has to go to summer school in order to graduate on time, he makes less money over the summer, he can’t see his friends as often, and so on. Start letting your son “own” his problems. It’s high time. Oh, and let him hate you all he wants. That’s his problem too. More Columns HERE New Audio – Video Coming SoonAuthored by John K RosemondAt John’s office we are working on new audio CDs of John’s presentations. We are also working on new Study Programs for groups. Stay tuned for new product announcements! Rosemond.com

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Over the past several months, several former and current students have asked me to read over some of their new compositions. Last week, another fine musician who is actually studying to be a pharmacist asked if I would read one of his compositions.

It is always exciting for me to read new works by young composers. I am always particularly intrigued by the enormous amount of energy that seems to leap from each page, drawing me into the heart and soul of their music. Quite often, the requests to read new works will be peppered with apologies, expressing the young composer’s inexperience. The fresh young composers never realize just how invigorated I am with their desire and effort to attempt such a feat. Composing is no easy task. Just the fact that they are even trying their hand at something like this is impressive to me.

The other thing they don’t realize is just how honored I am, and even touched, by the fact that they’ve invited me to share a very personal moment in their music development. Being asked to listen to, or read, a new score is much like someone letting you in on their heart’s deepest and most precious secret. A composer is giving birth to a creation just as a mother does with the newborn baby – It is very personal.

I am eager to receive my next composition to read. I do not even know the young composer personally, but we have shared several years of Facebook interaction. I do remember him as a high school musician, but our paths never crossed. I am eager, and very appreciative, to share this young man’s passion and love for music.

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It’s a relaxing and lazy morning here at the Haasienda. The thunderstorms that invaded the Miami Valley through most of the night blew out, but another set moved in this morning around 815am. It is finally calm down at about 8:50 AM. Flyer is curled up in a corner of my study, Chief is on the floor of the guest bedroom while Navi and I are snuggling on the bed. This is probably where we’ll spend our morning. Hopefully, we will get a walk included in this morning’s long list of nothingness.

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Teaching was completed halfway through the day. My schedule was lightened due to several last minute cancellations, and my own request for a cancellation due to my headache and nausea. I have to be feeling pretty sick before I will cancel a lesson. And today was one of those days.

At 7:30 PM I glanced out into the backyard and discover the grass and already grown quite a bit since mowing last Sunday. I debated whether I should mow or not since it was very late, and even sent a text to my neighbor asking if it would be too disruptive. At 7:45 PM I began mowing the yard and within 10 minutes the task was completed. Ironically, the humidity did not get to me that much. I thought I would be drenched but I was actually pretty dry.

I really don’t have that much to complete the next four days. Hopefully it will be filled with rest, writing, and some times spent with friends. I do have plans Thursday night to see a musical, but other than that my dance card is entirely free.

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Forward email dljh by info | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Dayton History | 1000 Carillon Blvd. | Dayton | OH | 45409 Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment Hot, humid, sticky… Posted on June 12, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy The morning stands at 73-degrees, and feels like 91-degrees – which is the temperatures destination today. A fun time at Awesome Yogurt last night with Brian, Joanie and Tyler Pollock. Zach had to work. A long day of teaching awaits, and then there are four days to relax, write, read, work in the garden. Photos from Tuesday, plus two videos… Navi & Chief howling with Nick Rogers on saxophone Flyer rolling in the grass Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment End of the day Posted on June 11, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy All finished with teaching for this day. It was one long day. From 9:30 AM until 9 PM with one hour break I was at the piano playing for voice students or standing nearby for piano and saxophone students. Apparently we had some good rain showers while I was in teaching. It is spitting a little rain now. The dogs are fed and look very content. Now, it’s off to Awesome Yogurt to spend time with Brian & Joanie Pollock. From DLJH’s iPhone “Make it a great day!” Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment A beautiful Spring morning Posted on June 11, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy I’ve been sleeping in until 7:30am and am enjoying the additional 90 minutes of slumber. Even the dogs seem to not mind starting their day later.  I normally require 4-5 hours of sleep each night. I don’t know if my body’s appreciation for the additional time is due to the strenuous workout it received the past two weekends, or from the aging process. This morning, I did something different: I bounded out of bed, dressed, threw leashes around the dogs, and out the door we went for our 20 minute walk around the high school’s campus. This seemed to be a great energizer and we shall see how I fare from this new morning routine. Although the temperature was only 63-degrees, the humidity took the edge off any chill to the morning air. I love the morning hours around this neighborhood. With schools surrounding us, folks driving to work and to other places, there is a beehive of morning activity, and this is a great energizer. Now, it is time for me to breakfast and begin my day. I begin teaching in an hour so my preparations must begin NOW! A view of Monday evening’s sky following the rain showers. Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment A fine day it was Posted on June 10, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy I don’t think I could’ve asked for a better day of teaching. The students were all energetic, eager and prepared. Toward the late afternoon I began feeling a bit ill, and I was grateful that several students had to cancel at the last minute. The slight nausea passed but some sluggishness remained. Just as I stepped out onto the porch with all three dogs to go for an evening walk a rainshower broke loose. I ate a salad and waited out the rain, however, the dogs remained by the front door waiting for their walk. Within 20 minutes golden rays of sunshine were streaming through the windows spotlighting some beautiful sites around the neighborhood. It was a wonderful walk with all three dogs. Flyer, even in her declining health continues to enjoy these walks with great enthusiasm. You always seems rejuvenated and returns to the Flyer of healthier days. Upon my return home I talked in the van with my camera and hurried Hills and Dales Metropark here in Kettering hoping to capture some of the beauty of the sun’s farewell. However, I was too late. Since I missed out on that wonderful moment I decided that it was an even better treat to go to Awesome Yogurt. As I got out of the van I reaced for my wallet, as I typically do, and discovered that my wallet was not there. I had left it at home. Naturally by the time I returned home it was time for Awesome Yogurt to close. Now I am at Kroger grabbing some additional items for the week. And as this fantastic day draws to a close I can say with satisfaction and great conviction: what a fine day it was! From DLJH’s iPhone “Make it a great day!” Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment Rainy Monday morning Posted on June 10, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy Normally I know well in advance when it is going to rain due to sinus pressure and sometimes a sinus headache a day in advance. This morning’s pressure was a sneak attack. It does feel like a little bit of a sinus infection. I’ve done my sinus rinse and I’m hoping for the best. By midnight I was calling out to the dogs that it was time to go upstairs. The dogs immediately dashed– to the door ready to head upstairs. I like the fact that they understand this is where we now sleep and are eager to move upstairs. After about two games of solitaire I was nodding off. This morning’s dreariness with rain and grey skies, soon to be followed by more afternoon showers and thunderstorms, is not starting my Monday off with a great deal of energy and enthusiasm. It is likely that I will probably need a couple coffee to start the afternoon teaching session. From DLJH’s iPhone “Make it a great day!” Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment Sunday evening and the Tony awards Posted on June 9, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy Neil Patrick Harris is just taken over the screen of my television set. What an incredible performer this young man is. My morning hours were filled with spending time on the phone with mother, walking the dogs, and doing some minor household chores. After a nap I ventured over to the edge of Beavercreek to enjoy time with the Saliba family to celebrate Justin’s high school graduation. It was so nice to finally meet Susan’s father. I offered so much about him over the years but never had the opportunity to meet this swell man. When I reached home, I could smell through the open windows the pork roast and carrots in the crockpot. Dinner is over and I’m settled in the guest bedroom watching the opening number of the Tony awards. Dazzling and exciting. Tomorrow I start another intense three-day teaching load, followed by another four days of doing odds and ends around the house and relaxing. I hope I can actually get some writing in this week. My only big project seems to be getting the weed block down in the hosta bed and painting the fences in the backyard. Thursday night are you being treated to The Human Race Theare Company’s production of AVENUE Q. I don’t think I’ve seen a lovelier evening in months. The sun is beginning to lower above the rooftops, offering golden rays streaking through the trees. What a wonderful day this is been. From DLJH’s iPhone “Make it a great day!” Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment A nice Saturday morning Posted on June 8, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy It is been a beautiful, and very relaxing, refreshing Saturday morning. I originally woke at 6:30 AM and decided it was still way too early to be awake. However, the dogs all had something else in mind. Potty time. I let them out and returned upstairs to sleep for another hour. I left the dogs downstairs and had to return within five minutes because they were all whining and barking to come upstairs. This is a good sign, I guess. I only intended to sleep until 7:30 AM, but ended up sleeping until 8:30 AM. How refreshing and exciting. The nice thing was the dogs or even bugging me about eating. After eating some breakfast and checking through a few things, I went back up to my bedroom to read. I ended up falling asleep until 10:30 AM. After showering and checking on the pets, I ran with a friend to do a couple errands. Now I am home and Sue Branson is coming to get her goldfish was stayed with us the past few days. Other than that not much to report on this beautiful Saturday afternoon. It is becoming a little humid, but the day is still quite beautiful. From DLJH’s iPhone “Make it a great day!” Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment And the job is done Posted on June 8, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy At 12:45 AM, I officially completed this spring’s major project of redoing three rooms completely. Not only did I completely redo three rooms, I completely moved three rooms as well. It was a lot of work but well worth it. It is very comfortable, and I have tons of additional room. I am satisfied with all three rooms, however, the study is my favorite. It is so much more roomier and comfortable. I spent $28 in paint, and $10 for a rubber strip where I can conceal cords on the floor. Everything else, in the way of curtains, pillowcases, comforters, and other little essentials were already here in the house. What is amazing is how everything feel so brand-new. The dogs are all settled in the room. Not be it’s up in bed with me, snuggling in her usual spot. Chief and Snickers are both on the floor snuggle next to one another on their blankets. Flyer, though very energetic and perky throughout the day, seems very low in energy tonight. She opted to remain downstairs. Normally she leads the charge upstairs each night, but tonight she didn’t even budge. I should take care of the weed guard in the side garden where I have hostas. However, I think tomorrow I shall spend time out on the deck reading and doing other things that interest me. I have a major writing project to complete, and several ready to begin. I think tomorrow would be a good day to commence with these projects. In a little over two hours it will be the 26th anniversary of my uncle Ron’s death. I was enjoying the last few days of the Ball State University chamber choir’s tour of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. We arrived home in Muncie Indiana in the wee hours of the morning on the same day as his funeral. June, the month filled with much energy as spring welcomes summer, is often filled with sad memories. I lost my two favorite uncles in the month of June; Uncle Ron on June 8 and Uncle Garry at the end of June in 2002. I also lost my beloved grandparents in June: Grandma Donna on June 27, 1992, and Grandpa Leroy on June 3, 2004. However, life does go on, and I was so blessed to have these four people in my life. From DLJH’s iPhone “Make it a great day!” Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment ← Older posts Newer posts → The Haasienda on Shroyer… Blog at WordPress.com. Subscribe Subscribed The Haasienda on Shroyer... Sign me up Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now. 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