Yak Talk

My thoughts on all things great and small

Newsweek’s Downward Spiral Continues

Newsweek’s Downward Spiral Continues

There was a time when I used to enjoy reading Newsweek.  Then came the rise of 24-hour news channels and internet news sites, all providing stunning visuals and breaking news in real time. Weekly news magazines like Newsweek quickly became outdated dinosaurs   The only way for Newsweek to compete and try to stay relevant was to offer in-depth, thoughtful analysis.Read more about Newsweek’s Downward Spiral Continues[…]

Bad Baby Names: Shame on you, Beyonce & Jay-Z

Bad Baby Names: Shame on you, Beyonce & Jay-Z

A baby is a miracle that takes 9 months to grow and a lifetime to nurture….and then you go and name her “Blue”???  There oughta be a law against that. Truly. What is this crazy sickness that comes over people–especially celebrities–when they have a baby?  The quest to find a name that is “different” and “unique” andRead more about Bad Baby Names: Shame on you, Beyonce & Jay-Z[…]

Looking ahead in 2012

Looking ahead in 2012

I’ve never been a fan of New Year’s Resolutions. While it’s admirable–and probably advisable–to periodically take stock of one’s life and consider those things you’d like to change, I think people put way too much pressure on themselves come January 1st. They start the year full of hope and promise and excitement, and within a week or so whenRead more about Looking ahead in 2012[…]

New Year’s Eve 2011

New Year’s Eve 2011

We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves.  The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.  ~Edith Lovejoy Pierce

The Ways of Truth and Love

The Ways of Truth and Love

“When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it–always.” –Mahatma Gandhi

Merry Christmas 2011

Merry Christmas 2011

It was another wonderful Christmas again this year. I hosted a traditional La Festa dei Setti Pesci (The Feast of Seven Fishes) on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Dinner the next day. There’s nothing better than spending time with family, enjoying each other’s company, and being grateful for all of the blessings that have come ourRead more about Merry Christmas 2011[…]