Yak Talk

My thoughts on all things great and small

Rebuilding

Rebuilding

Well, last night I was blindsided to discover that, through a series of unknown clerical mishaps, my domain and hosting provider removed my personal website–without backing it up–and it is now gone. (Of course, nothing is truly gone forever on the internet–thank the lord above for Wayback Machine.) I was very upset about it lastRead more about Rebuilding[…]

Ice Cream for Breakfast: A Long-Standing Family Tradition is Finally Validated

Ice Cream for Breakfast: A Long-Standing Family Tradition is Finally Validated

When my children were very young, I started a family tradition that has endured to this day: on the morning of your birthday, you can have ANYTHING you want for breakfast. That’s right, no limits.  A hamburger with all the trimmings? Sure thing.  Macaroni and Cheese? Absolutely. Ice cream?  Of course! And yes, ice creamRead more about Ice Cream for Breakfast: A Long-Standing Family Tradition is Finally Validated[…]

Mysterious Illness Affecting U.S. Diplomats in Cuba: A Theory

Mysterious Illness Affecting U.S. Diplomats in Cuba: A Theory

This story about the illnesses suffered by U.S. Diplomats in Cuba just keeps getting stranger and stranger.  You can read the latest report by the Daily Mail at this link:  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4846540/New-sonic-attack-against-diplomats-Cuba.html Quick overview: more than a dozen U.S. diplomats in Cuba have fallen ill between November 2016 and April 2017 (and now, another 3 peopleRead more about Mysterious Illness Affecting U.S. Diplomats in Cuba: A Theory[…]