On The Fly

On The Fly

By Patrick BallEducationSelf-Improvement
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On The Fly episodes

  • The Courage to Create

    Life occasionally invites us to create beauty. This morning, I was inspired by a remarkable new album, Who Believes in Angels by Elton John (78) and Brandi Carlile. It will challenge you to create.

    6 min
  • Lazy Saturday

    It’s Saturday, a day for leisure. I’m trying to follow the season openers in baseball, a sport that resembles a slow performance art. Players crouch in the batter's box, focused as they aim to hit a tiny white sphere.

    7 min
  • Whispers of Spring

    Spring sneaks in unexpectedly. One day, you shake off winter’s chill; the next, you notice the light shifting, elongating shadows.

    5 min
  • Mom Was Right

    You know that saying, "Mom knows best." This week, it hit home for me. I can still picture my mom’s unwavering advice for handling a cold from my 1960s childhood: "Rest in bed, drink plenty of fluids, and take aspirin to help with pain and fever."

    4 min
  • A Burr in the Britches

    People often ask why I'm up before the birds. Mostly, it's because I'm awake, with a mental list of things to do already spooling out like a tangled fly line.

    4 min
  • Mr. GIA

    Can you name one person who, during your lifetime, changed your life in an extraordinary way? Was it a parent, a teacher, a historical figure, or maybe a serendipitous acquaintance? One person stands out among all others - Richard T. Liddicoat.

    8 min
  • Morning Coffee

    I understand that coffee isn't for everyone. Some people thrive on just sunlight and positive thoughts! So, why not join us and explore the simple joy of brewing coffee together?

    6 min
  • Starry Starry Night

    This week, we're exploring the basics of astrophotography. Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what'sreally out there? I’ve discovered a way to explore distant galaxies–without a telescope–or leaving my backyard.

    7 min

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