On The Fly

In this episode - San Diego Safari Park . . . (Listen for today's special guest) . The audio version - No foolin'. Where do you live? Have you ever entertained the thought that you live near a magical place? No, I'm not talking about Disneyland; I'm referring to your backyard. You say, "My backyard is in the middle of nowhere.” California residents are fortunate; sometimes, with work, chores, and daily routines, it's easy to forget we live among nature's bounty of landscapes, plants, animals, and tourist attractions . One of the most famous attractions is the San Diego Safari Park  in Escondido, California. A world-renowned wildlife sanctuary and botanical garden that provides visitors with a unique experience of observing and interacting with animals in their natural habitats. This park spans over 1,800 acres, making it one of the largest wildlife parks in the United States. On Sunday, March 26, 2023, we were invited to share a birthday celebration with m...

In this 200th episode – Earl Nightingale . . . The audio segment you heard in the intro was the voice of Earl Nightingale. I've been thinking about this special 200th episode for a few months now, considering what would be fitting. So, I went back and listened to many of the early episodes of On the Fly. I asked myself these questions, Why a podcast? What did I want to share with others? And who unknowingly had the most significant influence on my life? Little did I realize it then, but in hindsight, one person's destiny and life’s work influenced my thinking for the better. Allow me to introduce you to that person and how he changed the lives of countless millions by serving others through the power of the spoken word. His name is Earl Nightingale. He was born on March 12, 1921 – March 25, 1989. Earl was an American radio broadcaster, author, philosopher, and entrepreneur fascinated with human character development, motivation, and meaningful existence. A Marine who served du...

In this episode – iPhone Notes . . . In previous episodes, we’ve discussed the value of having the Notes app on your iPhone. Recently I discovered the following article from Readers Digest that may help you keep those notes private. In today’s digital age, you can use many handy iPhone tricks for convenience and productivity, and the Notes app is one of my most valuable tools. It’s a practical way to use your iPhone to jot down information such as shared to-do lists, contact information, shopping lists, and more. Leaving these notes unprotected may pose a security risk, as anyone accessing your phone can quickly view them.  This episode will walk you through how to password-protect notes on your iPhone. How Does Apple Protect Notes? Apple provides only basic default security to protect the data stored in the Notes app on your iPhone. When locked, your iPhone locks Notes like any other app, requiring whatever security check you use to unlock your device. This could be with a passcod...

In this episode – Baseball's New Rules . . . In the final out in a Major League Baseball (MLB) spring training game on Saturday, February 25, 2023, the Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox ended in a 6–6 tie after Braves player Cal Conley  struck out  for not getting set in the batter's box "in time." Yes, baseball is back. Spring training began on February 24, 2023, with a few new rules. Let's face it - it's a game, and don't you adjust the rules when you play a game to suit the players? Major League Baseball did this year for a few good reasons. Look at the end of the first paragraph of this post, "In time." That's not a phrase you often hear connected with baseball; get used to it because baseball has entered a new era this season. Overly concerned it's getting overshadowed by faster-paced sports. This year's goal is to speed up the game and generate more offense. These rules include the following;   A pitch clock so pitchers (and hi...