On The Fly

"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.