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…Contents from a Jewelry Box…
While going through several boxes of items belonging to family, especially my grandparents, Leroy & Donna Barmes, I came across the jewelry box containing some neat items…. The locket contains two...
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…WWII Photographs…
My grandfather, Leroy Barmes, enlisted for WWII, and was stationed in Florida when he contracted Rheumatic fever. He had been studying radio operating with the Army-Air Corps up in Wisconsin. Here are...
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…Frost/Nixon…
“A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits.” – Richard Nixon This morning, while relaxing, I watched the movie, FROST/NIXON (2008), starring Frank Langella and Michael...
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…Wet Dogs…
The dogs are all bathed for their presentation for Queen Grandma who will visit this weekend. The last time I bathed the pups, they were not thrilled, and I figured I would have a chore on my hands...
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…Before the sun is up…
My alarm went off at 5:10am. I squinted through very eye-lids to see the bathroom door closed, and heard the sound of water smacking against the bathtub… whew… Quintin was awake, and showering. I...
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…Why We Love Dogs…
Man is a dog’s idea of what God should be. ~Holbrook Jackson The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man’s. ~Mark Twain, letter to W.D. Howells, 2 April 1899 Filed under: Every day...
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A beautiful February day…
Navi, Chief and Flyer were not about to rouse themselves at 5:00am when The Haasienda began stirring as Quintin showered, and readied himself for a 6:00am rehearsal prior to the MEPA/Bellbrook HS...
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Advocates: Teens in foster care need a place to belong
Wonderful article on teens in foster care… Advocates: Teens in foster care need a place to belong Filed under: ACTION Adoption Services, Adoption, Family
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Darren Paquin: An OUTLINE for living…
I am sitting in my study, as I do four days a week, writing. Each afternoon through mid-evening I teach private lessons. But prior to teaching, I have three-scheduled hours of writing time, cheerfully...
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The Hounds of Spring
[Hit the play button on HOUNDS OF SPRING; listen as you read, and then, sit back and enjoy this fantastic piece of band literature by Alfred Reed.] A beautiful day it is! It is only 50-degrees this...
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Band, Theatre, Drums & Airplanes…
Friday afternoon, I ventured to over to the middle school down the street to watch Fairmont’s PM-Concert Band in the OMEA (Ohio Music Educators Association) perform their contest literature. They...
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End of the week…
Last night, Quintin and I enjoyed a late dinner at The Noodle Company located in The Greene. Afterwards, we grabbed some videos since he did not have to be at school Friday until 11:30am due to the...
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HELP: Song titles/ideas appreciated…
Hey Gang, One of the area schools has an end of the year concert where the seniors are invited to sing solos. I have a student who is wrestling with ideas of what to sing. Generally, the songs are...
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Winding down…
I think I could count this weekend as a relaxing, refreshing success, and one I enjoyed immensely. With the last few glimmers of Friday’s evening light, I managed to mow the front lawn, trim, and blow...
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Pokey… a fine dog!
“If no one responds to the ad in the paper, you can keep him.” I am sure I was not the only boy in the country to hear those words from his mother. I heard those words in September 1970. My...
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A Weekend in Fowler…
The sun has set, on this, our last day in Fowler. The two day respite was much needed, and greatly appreciated. It began as a surprise for Mother whose birthday we celebrated Friday, April 6th....
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Fowler, Indiana
In 1997, my brother, Destin, moved to Fowler, Indiana to teach middle school social studies. Over the years, through my infrequent visits, I have fallen in love with this picturesque community that is...
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10 Things Your Dog Would Tell You….
This is really neat… 1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be painful: remember that before you get me. 2. Give me time to understand what you want of me. 3....
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A Saturday at the Sea
This Saturday morning had a nice little twist to it. We were up, showered, dressed, and out of the house by 9:45am, and eating breakfast at Panera in downtown Centerville where we were joined by Amy...
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The Kettering Classic Marching Band Invitational
A ton of work goes into this huge undertaking, and it is always so exciting to see the process pay off. I was responsible for ordering the trophies, and pulling together the awards ceremony for the...
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