On The Fly

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?