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.