On The Fly

Dec 07 2024 297 ep. 5 mins 2

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A smidgen of history, a dash of culture - a minute dedicated to making you smile.

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Everything I Need to Know About Christmas

Dec 07 2024 8 mins

We’re excited to present this year’s (2024) annual Christmas episode for kids! It all started in 2020 when we launched "On the Fly," and a Santa’s helper told us a great idea: audio versions of children's books. Enjoy!

Fathers Moonlit Walk

Nov 30 2024 3 mins

The sun was setting over the Pacific Ocean as we drove South on the 5 Freeway, just entering the conservation area at Camp Pendleton. “This reminds me of raccoon (coon) hunting with Dad as a boy,”

Unexpected Encounter

Nov 29 2024 4 mins

Life presents peculiar twists that make us ponder the universe’s mysteries. Last week, I found an unexpected book: Another Lousy Day in Paradise, A 1996 fly fishing journal by the inspiring humorist and author John Gierach. Stay with me!

Poetry's Magic

Nov 23 2024 5 mins

This holiday season, we’re excited to share one of Edgar's Guests' delightful poems that beautifully celebrates the lasting bond of friendship. Enjoy!

The Man Behind the Fence

Nov 16 2024 3 mins

A homeless man approached me. Despite his appearance, he spoke with a surprising degree of respect, asking for a dollar to buy a hot cup of coffee. What would you do?

Dawn’s Embrace

Nov 09 2024 5 mins

Welcome to this week's episode of On The Fly. The previous poem was written the day after the election results. Yes, we’ve made it through another presidential election cycle. Everyone at work was gloomy, angry, frustrated, and could not understand the logic. Let's find peace.

The Power of a Thank-You Note

Nov 02 2024 3 mins

Halloween night brings spooky fun and neighborly camaraderie. As the sun set and shadows lengthened, neighbors gathered to turn their driveways into festive candy stations, recalling a cherished handwritten note.

GridBot & Gramps

Oct 26 2024 7 mins

Meanwhile, back in Greenwood, Dr. Jon Gellborn, Ph.D., sat at his cluttered desk, the dim glow of his ancient desktop flickering as he pecked at the keyboard—the adventure continues.

GridBot - Part II

Oct 19 2024 7 mins

"Join us. It's easier this way." He knew then that it wasn’t just a phone but something more. Welcome to GridBot - Part II.

Sierra Reflections 2024

Oct 11 2024 16 mins

A glance at my watch–4:45 a.m. on day three, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, of this year's Sierra adventure. Little Lakes Valley.