On The Fly

Do you remember the radio segment "The Rest of the Story?" Boy, I sure do. And I'm sure many of you listening do too, especially if you had your radio on at Noon each day. Relive a famous recording "God Made A Farmer" - Paul Harvey

There's no doubt the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in July 1776. But which date has the legitimate claim on Independence Day: July 2 or July 4?

If you have a Photovoltaic (PV) Solar System on the roof of your home, you can expect the best production (usually between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) from your system through the summer and early fall. And - it would be best if you banked some credits with your energy provider. Provided that you pay attention to Peak Time of Use (TOU) hours and the following two tips.

In today's language, we're bombarded with acronyms. And every profession has its own unique list of them. ICYMI (in case you missed it). What's the difference between an acronym and an abbreviation?

How many of you who have an iPhone or an iPad hesitate to upgrade to the latest operating system when Apple announces a new version of its mobile operating system? 

Have you ever wondered why we drive on a different side of the road than our British counterparts? I have. Let's explore that question.

Your iPhone doesn't need to rest often, but you do. Periodically shutting it down and restarting it could benefit your iPhone and your peace of mind.

It's day three of my first wilderness-backpacking trip in the High Sierra Mountains (elevation 10,500 feet), 20 miles southwest of Bishop, California, camped at  Dingleberry Lake .

As hard as it is to believe, Rock-n-Roll legend Ritchie Valens would have turned 80 years old this past Thursday. Happy Birthday, Ritchie; your music lives on!

Some of you may opt for a cruise ship vacation this summer. Now, I'll be candid here, a cruise vacation? I'm not too sure about all this—our story.

May 5, 2021, will mark the 60th anniversary of the launch of Freedom 7. Commander Alan B. Shepard, Jr. became the first American in space. The space program was in its infancy. Unlike today, there were far too many unknowns.

Believe it! The first episode of On the Fly went live one year ago yesterday! My listening friends, I challenge you to go back and listen to episode one; funny, this all started with a letter.

Such agony! You're forced to stop playing your favorite online video game and plug your phone in to recharge its battery.

Don’t you just love how the media overdramatizes news? On April 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), halted the use of the one-dose  Johnson & Johnson COVID-19  vaccine!

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 9, 2021 — The Kid from San Diego, Joe Musgrove knew all about the Padres no-hitter history. There wasn't any, until last night!

Have you ever wondered about - bottled water? Does it expire, really?

A visit to the Ballpark, right now it's a picture in your mind. Soon, however beginning next Thursday, April 1, 2021, the baseball season officially opens, no fooling’ . . .

The babies have left the nest! Today, Wed. March 24, 2021, our little family of Hummingbirds has moved on to explore the neighborhood.

Welcome to the first day of Spring 2021. We've watched baby hummingbirds grow up this week. Treasure the simple pleasures of spring.

Going through the Farmers Almanac I was curious about Daylight Savings Time. Wondering why do we “Spring Forward?”

As a Spotify  free  subscriber recently we discovered a new original podcast series - Renegades: Born in the USA. Check it out!

“You may have heard by now that the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum in San Diego, CA. is closing? What can you do to help?” Join the grassroots effort!

Have you ever wondered why internet web addresses are in English? You'll be amazed, maybe not.

One of the questions that keep popping up is, “I listen to the Podcast via the Facebook website, but how do I subscribe?”

Happy Valentines Day. Don't forget your sweetheart. Big hugs today and every day!