On The Fly

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.

Will you join the children in scouring their yards on Easter Sunday for plastic eggs and filling baskets with chocolate bunnies? Have you ever wondered why we do such strange things? Here are seven (7) reasons behind a few of our Easter traditions.

"Today is our birthday! Today you are you!" This special birthday episode is a dramatic reading of Happy Birthday To You by Dr. Seuss, illustrated and published in 1959. Happy Birthday!

You don't know what Jackie Robinson Day is? Well, pull up a seat and lend an ear. Jackie Robinson Day is an event in Major League Baseball (MLB) that occurs annually on April 15th, commemorating the day Jackie Robinson made his major league debut.

Right now, it's a picture in your mind—a visit to the Ballpark. Today, April 7, 2022, the baseball season officially opens. With 162 games to play, 30 teams step confidently into the opening day with renewed hope, allowing me to set the tone. - Baseball; by Ken Burns

While exploring the microfilm of the Cuba Journal (published from 1884 to 1992), I consistently kept running across articles entitled The Country Doctor. This intrigued me. Doc Welch was a third-generation practicing Country Doctor in Cuba, Illinois, for over 40 years.

Yes, we all know that April Fools' Day is an annual custom on April 1, consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes. The tradition of setting aside a day for playing harmless pranks upon one's neighbor what follows is a reminder to be a friend.

While listening to music on Spotify I was emotionally moved by the 2007 Grammy Award-winning song  Our Town  written for the Disney Movie -  Cars. Lyrics & Music  by Randy Newman and sung by James Taylor.

Baseball fans, Major League Spring Training started on March 17, 2022. Opening day is less than one month away. My question to you is this, "Have you made plans which ballparks to visit this year?" How about the American League Central, Kansas City Royals?

The Apple Macintosh, or The Mac , has been a well-known computer platform since 1984. Have you ever wondered why it's called Mac? Yes, It's named after a Type of Apple.

I'm curious, have you ever wondered where the name Dr. Seuss came from? On March 2, 2022, we celebrate Ted Seuss Geisel on his 118th birthday.

When you’re on your own, and you know what you know. You’ll be the one who’ll decide where to go. Employ your mind with work you enjoy; you will blossom, my friend - your performance will change.