On The Fly

Today’s world has a cloud-based computer system that can consolidate knowledge and answer just about anything you choose to ask.  So, the question is, what do you ask? Let's explore the power of ChatGPT.

Have you ever experienced a giddy feeling of lightheadedness? I’m not talking about an event that calls for a trip to the hospital but rather a delightful moment that fills you with wonder! Join me on an adventure.

It's possible that your next new car won't have the option to switch between AM and F.M. radio. Many automakers are now choosing to exclude AM radio from their latest models - why?

The Hollywood sign represents fame, fortune, and glamour people aspire to achieve in the entertainment industry. However, some lesser-known facts about this famous landmark might surprise you.

We are thrilled to present a unique surprise for this week's podcast. We have composed a special tribute to Cenergy's V-Team in the form of original lyrics to the iconic Beatles song "When I'm 64".

Last week we examined the resurgence of the LP record. What prompted that episode was visiting our local record shop to see about replacing a turntable cartridge. Well, after a bit of experimentation, I discovered it wasn't my turntable at fault. The problem was with my Harman/Kardon integrated stereo amplifier.

You may have missed it - Saturday, April 22, 2023, was Record Store Day. It was news to me. By chance, to get a new cartridge for my turntable, I made a trip to our local store (Standards) in Vista, CA. The store was crawling with customers. What's going on? So I had to look it up.

Welcome to Episode 207 of On the Fly. You may not believe this, but we went live on the Anchor platform (Spotify for Podcasters) three years ago today! Lately, people ask, "So, how many listeners do you have?" "Honestly, I'm not sure; I don't pay attention to the numbers." "Why not?"

In the introduction, you heard my first piano lesson playing the melody Ode to Joy by Beethoven. Now, I'll admit I love challenging myself and learning new things. In January of this year (2023), I approached Lori and said, "This may sound a little crazy, but I want to learn to play the piano; what do you think?"

Do you have a favorite author? Let me introduce you to one of mine; you may know him from the book A Walk in the Woods, which was made into a movie in 2015 with Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, and Emma Thompson – his name is Bill Bryson.

Happy Easter! Today many youngsters and the young at heart will scour their yards for Easter eggs and Jellybeans left by the Easter Bunny. Have you ever wondered just what it takes to make a jelly bean?

Where do you live? Have you ever entertained the thought that you live near a magical place? No, I'm not talking about Disneyland; I'm referring to your backyard. Learn about the San Diego Safari Park.

I've been thinking about this milestone 200th episode for a few months now, considering what would be fitting. So, I went back and listened to many of the early episodes of On the Fly. I asked myself these questions, Why a podcast? What did I want to share with others? And who unknowingly had the most significant influence on my life?

In previous episodes, we’ve discussed the value of having the Notes app on your iPhone. Recently I discovered the following article from Readers Digest that may help you keep those notes private.

Early dawn breaks in Arizona; with both arms frantically flailing, I grab to catch my hat. An enormous blast of wind snatched it off my head in a split second. Welcome to the Grand Canyon!

Yes, Baseball is back. Spring training began on February 24, 2023, with a few new rules. Let's face it - it's a game, and don't you adjust the rules when you play a game to suit the players? Major League Baseball did this year for a few, in my opinion, good reasons.

On Thursday, March 9, 2023 - Top Reads Publishing will host a book signing for Don Hanley at Wildwood Cafe, 116 Civic Center Drive in Vista, CA., from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. If you plan to attend, we need you to RSVP by March 1, 2023. Email  Don Hanley  or  Top Reads Publishing .

Have you ever wondered where the electricity generated by a PhotoVoltaic (PV) Solar system goes when the system is shut down? Stay tuned for the answer.

I can't remember a time in my life when the name Disney was not part of my vocabulary. This year, 2023, marks the 100th-anniversary celebration of Disney. And it all started with a man and a mouse.

Recently I read an article from one of my favorite online newsletters, How-To Geek, that caught my eye,  How to turn your Windows PC into a WiFi hotspot.  You can click the link in the blog post to review the entire article if you like, but here is a quick summary.

Are you a reader ( listener ) concerned with young people's education today? Are we teaching our children to be creative or follow archaic rules handed down through generations? If so, let me introduce you to the author Don Hanley, Ph. D., and his inspiring memoir that we just finished. 

What if I told you - you've had the most precious gift in your possession since birth, yet you’ve never taken the time to open the box? Let's explore your creative imagination.

Have you ever wondered how New York City got the name The BIG Apple? 🍎 Let's explore together.

Another hallmark of music is it seduces you into listening again and again, planting a catchy melody and words into your subconscious mind. And as you circumnavigate life, accumulated experiences provide new meaning to what, on the surface, appear to be just words. Let's explore Watching the Wheels.

Imagine it - 2023! With the advent of streaming content and YouTube TV, you can watch CNN and the celebration in New York with correspondent Anderson Cooper. This year it’s first since the COVID pandemic, the celebration hosted millions in Time Square. Just before  The Ball  dropped, Chelsea Cutler sang her rendition of John Lennon’s Imagine; this got me thinking.