Yak Talk

My thoughts on all things great and small

Lost Something?

Lost Something?

Tony, TonyLook around!Something’s lostAnd can’t be found! Works. Every. Time. If you’d prefer a more traditional prayer, you could try this Novena to St. Anthony: St. Anthony, perfect imitator of Jesus, who received from God the special power of restoring lost things, grant that I may find [name of item] which has been lost. AtRead more about Lost Something?[…]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you two crazy kids, but…

Keeping my fingers crossed for you two crazy kids, but…

Watching House Hunters International on HGTV: a young, unmarried couple in a long-distance relationship decides to move to Uruguay and live together for the first time. They’ve never lived on the same continent before, never been to South America, and neither one speaks Spanish.  They can’t agree on their budget, their basic wish list forRead more about Keeping my fingers crossed for you two crazy kids, but…[…]

Pope Francis: “The Internet is a Gift from God”

Pope Francis: “The Internet is a Gift from God”

Pope Francis asserts that to have a true dialogue means keeping an open mind, and acknowledging that the other person’s perspective–even if vastly different from your own–has value and is worthwhile. He also compared modern-day digital communications to “a fine wine which gladdens the heart.”  I love this guy!

McRib vs. real Ribs…seeing is believing

McRib vs. real Ribs…seeing is believing

A photo purporting to be a slab of frozen McRib “meat” is taking the internet by storm. The popular seasonal offering from McDonald’s is usually seen in its fully-prepared state, slathered with barbeque sauce, onions and pickles on a hoagie roll.  That image bears very little resemblance to the industrialized-looking, pale white hunk of frozenRead more about McRib vs. real Ribs…seeing is believing[…]

Veteran’s Day 2013

Veteran’s Day 2013

To all who have served or are currently serving our country: THANK YOU. This is a photo of my father from 1950, after he enlisted in the Navy. He was 18 years old, and was proud to serve his country. I miss him every day.