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The Simple Switch

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 4:17


Last week, the Greenwood community felt confused and curious about Gridbot's motives. When they asked, Gridbot replied: "My main focus was on systemic issues; emotional and social dynamics weren't part of my critical operational parameters." Marvin offers a solution.

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Legoland Birthday Magic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 5:00


On Saturday, June 8th, we joyfully celebrated young Luca's birthday with an exciting adventure at Legoland, CA! Enjoy!

Gridbot Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 5:44


Last episode, our heroes were in the gym with townspeople. The power and smartphones were off, but in the dim light, a meaningful connection formed—one that didn't need a screen or signal. What does Gridbot say?

Greenwood Goes Dark

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 11:10


In our last episode, Meet Norman, Marvin faced Norman, confused. "It sounds simple, Norman. But how do we convince an entire town to turn off their phones for one day a week?” See what happens.

Oh, to Joy

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 2:56


In this episode of Beyond Happiness (part II) – Oh, The Joy! I've been having such a blast rewriting my blog posts as playful Dr. Seuss-style poems. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

The Mailbox Surprise

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 2:59


In this special episode, we've crafted a thank-you poem that captures the whimsical style of Dr. Seuss.

Beyond Happiness

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 5:32


While pedaling through the beautiful, golden hills of Southern California this past weekend, a question came to mind: “Why does this feel so good? And why settle for happiness when you can experience something even deeper?” After fifty-five years of life, this ride was about to offer an answer.

The Rainbow's Promise

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 6:14


Life's journey is rarely a straight line, and sometimes it throws us curveballs, along with rainstorms that can obscure the path ahead. But just imagine: what if those very storms hold the potential for the most breathtaking beauty?

Meet Norman

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 9:30


Marvin flipped the hidden switch on Norman's back, and the robot's optical sensors flickered to life. The central display glowed green, signaling calm. "Good to see you online, Norman," Marvin said, weariness in his voice. "I need your help."

Beyond the Grid

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 6:02


Dr. Jon stared at his flickering computer screen, puzzled. Suddenly, it went black and displayed a chilling message: "We're connected now. Stay with us, Jon." His hands shook as he tried to call Marvin, but his flip phone was dead—no signal, no power. The GridBot was invading areas it shouldn't reach.

Oh, The Things You Can Ask

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 4:23


This poem reflects my conversations with Gemini! How, you ask? It's quite simple, really: I asked Gemy (AI) to synthesize our discussions and create a poem in a fun Dr. Seuss style. What do you think?

The Courage to Create

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 5:56


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.

Lazy Saturday

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 6:05


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.

Don's Digital Daydream

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 2:49


Celebrate this special episode dedicated to Don Hanley as we celebrate his 92nd birthday!

Whispers of Spring

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 4:17


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

Mom Was Right

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 3:41


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."

A Burr in the Britches

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 3:53


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.

Mr. GIA

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 7:12


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.

Morning Coffee

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 5:16


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?

Decoding the Cryptic

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 4:49


This week, we're addressing cryptic social media posts that drive us crazy: a mix of acronyms, vague references, and no context.

Starry Starry Night

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 6:42


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.

TGL–Golf Evolving

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 5:50


Welcome back to On the Fly! This week, I want to share what Lori discovered on ESPN about professional golf: the NEW TGL league. Inspired by Paul Harvey's "The Rest of the Story," we're about to tee off!

Tapestry of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 6:57


Imagine a tapestry woven from countless experiences: stories, lessons, relationships, and environments. How does this relate to truth? Join me.

Quantum Computing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 8:55


Today, we're exploring something that sounds like it's straight out of a sci-fi movie: quantum computing. Don't worry if you're not a tech expert—I promise to keep it simple, fun, and full of real-world analogies.

Rediscovering Galileo

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 6:32


Today, we'll look back at Galileo Galilei's work and show how amateur astronomers can experience his groundbreaking discoveries. Have fun!

Planetary Pursuit

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 9:00


Today, we're exploring planet observing with my Celestron 500mm f/5 refractor telescope. We'll discuss telescope basics, eyepieces, and how to use 40mm, 25mm, and 10mm eyepieces for stunning views of celestial neighbors.

2024–In Review

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 5:16


Wow, can you believe another year has passed? Time flies! I hope 2024 has been an incredible journey for you too! Looking back, I'm grateful for the moments I've captured On the Fly; those experiences would be a blur without them. As we wrap up the year, let's summarize the highlights.

Tucson in Motion

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 6:04


Imagine the classic Western films shot in Old Tucson, where the stories of legendary cowboys come alive! We just returned from a fantastic vacation in Tucson, AZ, which was unforgettable–join us.

2024 Holiday Rumination's

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 7:13


Christmas Day this year coincides with the first day of Hanukkah. Here's the rest of the story—Merry Christmas!

Respect for the Hunt

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 5:56


The arrival of deer hunting season stirred excitement in their hearts, filling them with a sense of purpose and connection to nature. It was a memorable hunt.

A Scent of Nostalgia

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 4:55


Here's an intriguing question: Is there a scent that has the power to transport you back to your childhood? For me, that scent is Old Spice aftershave.

Everything I Need to Know About Christmas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 8:00


We're excited to present this year's (2024) annual Christmas episode for kids! It all started in 2020 when we launched "On the Fly," and a Santa's helper told us a great idea: audio versions of children's books. Enjoy!

Fathers Moonlit Walk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 3:53


The sun was setting over the Pacific Ocean as we drove South on the 5 Freeway, just entering the conservation area at Camp Pendleton. “This reminds me of raccoon (coon) hunting with Dad as a boy,” 

Unexpected Encounter

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 4:58


Life presents peculiar twists that make us ponder the universe's mysteries. Last week, I found an unexpected book: Another Lousy Day in Paradise, A 1996 fly fishing journal by the inspiring humorist and author John Gierach. Stay with me!

Poetry's Magic

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 5:55


This holiday season, we're excited to share one of Edgar's Guests' delightful poems that beautifully celebrates the lasting bond of friendship. Enjoy!

The Man Behind the Fence

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 3:53


A homeless man approached me. Despite his appearance, he spoke with a surprising degree of respect, asking for a dollar to buy a hot cup of coffee. What would you do?

Dawn's Embrace

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 5:46


Welcome to this week's episode of On The Fly. The previous poem was written the day after the election results. Yes, we've made it through another presidential election cycle. Everyone at work was gloomy, angry, frustrated, and could not understand the logic. Let's find peace.

The Power of a Thank-You Note

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 3:19


Halloween night brings spooky fun and neighborly camaraderie. As the sun set and shadows lengthened, neighbors gathered to turn their driveways into festive candy stations, recalling a cherished handwritten note.

GridBot & Gramps

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 7:00


Meanwhile, back in Greenwood, Dr. Jon Gellborn, Ph.D., sat at his cluttered desk, the dim glow of his ancient desktop flickering as he pecked at the keyboard—the adventure continues.

GridBot - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 7:36


"Join us. It's easier this way." He knew then that it wasn't just a phone but something more. Welcome to GridBot - Part II.

Sierra Reflections 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 16:00


A glance at my watch–4:45 a.m. on day three, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, of this year's Sierra adventure. Little Lakes Valley.

The Solar Pro

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 4:29


Have you ever considered your impact on people? In previous podcasts, I've honored my friend Doan Vo by highlighting the lasting impressions of seemingly small actions. This poem is another tribute.

GridBot - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 6:50


Welcome back to On the Fly. Please click the link in the blog post to read the beginning of Marvin's thrilling journey to break free from the grip of GridBot.

The Silent Grid

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 2:09


In the tranquil town of Greenwood, a quiet revolution is brewing as an unassuming smartphone from the future slowly infiltrates its residents' minds–introduction.

Fascination

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 3:43


The 1954 story “It's Such a Beautiful Day " is set in a futuristic society (2117) where transportation is primarily done through teleportation devices called “Doors."

Homesick

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 5:59


I spent the recent Labor Day weekend immersed in Asimov's captivating narratives that have fueled my passion for science, mathematics, physics, and astronomy since childhood. His stories challenge the bounds of imagination long before scientific advancements have mirrored those depicted in fiction. Enjoy–

The Art of the Possible

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 7:42


Over the past few weeks of political conventions, I've realized–through others' stories–the valuable lessons instilled in me by my mother, my father's example, and my friend Tawfic during my upbringing in a small Midwestern community. They taught me "The Art of the Possible."

Griffith's Glory and Electric Glee

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 5:40


Lori asked me if I wanted to do something special for my weekend birthday (August 16th, 2024). My thought: Hmmm–It's been over 35 years since we've had one of our Friday night dates at the Griffith Park Observatory.” What if we spent the weekend in Los Angeles, had dinner at a historic diner, visited the Observatory, and hiked Griffith Park the following morning?”

Don't Just Pedal, Fly

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 7:45


Don't Just Pedal, Fly: Master the Art of Cadence. Today, we're examining the often overlooked yet critical element of cycling: Cadence.

Unplugged and Strumming

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 2:49


Today, we're exploring the joy of summer vacation, the Paris Olympics, and the significance of taking a break.

Steppin' Out

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 6:08


This week's episode is all about stepping out of your comfort zone. And I'm not just talking about trying a new restaurant or taking a dance class. I'm talking about a real leap of faith.

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