On The Fly

For you sky watchers, the Hunters Moon is your gateway to fall; it will be visible on  Sunday, October 9, 2022, at 16:55 EST , based on the data provided by  NASA . Goodbye summer.

It happened on Thursday; Fall officially arrived, and soon darkness will be upon us by 5:00 p.m. To prepare, let's look at our energy usage and the most cost-effective way to light our home this winter. LED lighting.

In last week's episode, we explored the reality of Wilderness camping. This week allow me to share a story that spread like wildfire during our 2022 Sierra adventure.

Today's podcast allows me to illustrate how folks take for granted the conveniences of modern everyday life and miss the satisfaction of wilderness camping in the Sierras.

While California is one of the leading U.S. states in solar deployment, CA. has lagged in providing community solar access. As of September 1, 2022, the California State Legislature passed AB 2316, the Community Renewable Energy Act, a bill that creates a community renewable energy program, including community solar-plus-storage, to overcome access barriers for nearly half of Californians who rent...

Can your electric vehicle (E.V.) power your home? It's a question that people are asking, especially with the rise in E.V. popularity. Let's explore what's required, bi-directional charging.

Welcome to part two of A Bear Sighting; if you recall, it was day two of our 2014 Sierra adventure. We left our heroes at the  East Fork Campground  along Rock Creek in the Eastern Sierra, an elevation of 9,000 feet.

It's the middle of August already. School is just around the corner, and summer is coming to an end; this year, 2022 Sierra adventure is in September. And - this week, I'm looking at 66.

Pull up a chair let me tell you the story of a bear. I awoke to the steady patter of rain on my tent in the black velvet darkness of our cozy mountain camp. Wrapped in my sleeping bag, I sat up, craned my head to one side, and listened; there was that strange sound again. Our 2014 Sierra adventure.

Maybe you have heard of the Smart Grid on the news or from your energy provider. In this episode, we will introduce you to the future of electricity distribution. This summary comes from https://www.smartgrid.gov  

Have you ever noticed when your cat wakes up from a nap how they arch their back and enjoy an entire body stretch, yawning with legs extended, paws, claws, and toes spread wide? Now fully awake, they're ready to take on the day. That's Pandiculation!

What's in your mailbox today? No, I'm not referring to your email; I'm talking about what's become known as "Snail Mail." Remember Postal delivery? In this episode, we explore the Joy of a handwritten letter.

Don't be alarmed; Yes, it's me, I'm the ravishing beauty on your wrist, and my name is Jade. I know what you're thinking - how can this possibly be - this bracelet is talking to me?

Summer is here; as you hit the hiking trails, let me suggest a technique you might find helpful or at least a challenge to try. I call it the PCF technique "Patrick's Controlled Fall."

When shopping for backup power (portable charger) for your phone, you’re sure to encounter milliamp hours or the abbreviation mAh. Not sure what this means? Let’s examine it.

Do you consider yourself a music lover? If so, the question remains, have you ever experienced music reproduction from a quality stereo system with a turntable and Vinyl LP record?

How do you celebrate the 4th of July holiday? Maybe you hang an American flag on your house, barbecue burgers and hotdogs, have a beer, watch baseball on TV, or perhaps you're looking for a way to get your community involved. Stay tuned, and I'll provide a suggestion that our neighborhood does to build cohesiveness and family spirit that might inspire you to do the same.

Flip a switch, and a light comes on. In most cases, the electricity to power that device came from an enormous interconnected system called the electric grid. Have you ever wondered how it works?

I've been reading a lot lately about battery storage and the electric power grid and thought you might find the following article from MYEV.com helpful, especially if you own an Electric Car (EV) or a Hybrid.

Does a cat own you? Then I'm sure you know what it's like to be a Jungle Gym. You Don't? Well, allow me to explain.

Have you ever wondered where the Hope Diamond gets its phosphorescent eerie red glow? Enjoy this throwback Thursday episode from "Inside GIA Education."

Welcome to Episode 152 of On the Fly. Believe it or not, we went live on the Anchor platform over two years ago! But there's more to the story.

Today in history marks a memorable day for our family. On May 5, 1962, my Lil' brother Rodger was born (he's not so little anymore). I'm collecting stories for his birthday celebration!

Have you ever gotten a speeding ticket? Did you know that the first-ever speeding ticket was issued to a driver going 8 miles an hour? This week I wanted to share an exciting bit of trivia from one of my online subscription newsletters, Interesting Facts that you might enjoy.

Ok, let's just fess up and be honest - you hate going to the dentist! Why? Here's what happens.