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[…]

The Controversy Over Melania Trump’s RNC Speech

The Controversy Over Melania Trump’s RNC Speech

Last night, Melania Trump gave what was lauded as a rousing, heartfelt speech at the Republican National Convention, praising her patriotic husband Donald while recounting her own path to becoming a proud, flag-waving American citizen. The only trouble is, some of her words sounded awfully familiar, and it wasn’t long before people realized that severalRead more about The Controversy Over Melania Trump’s RNC Speech[…]

Deck the Halls…

Deck the Halls…

I’ve been busy as heck with assignments lately, most of which are Christmas-themed. I have two more articles due by the end of the week, and getting myself in the Christmas spirit can be difficult when it’s 85 degrees and humid as heck. Time to strap on the iPod and crank up Vincent Guaraldi’s CharlieRead more about Deck the Halls…[…]

I did it! NaNoWriMo 2007

I did it! NaNoWriMo 2007

Whew! It was a long haul, but I managed to complete the challenge of writing a 50,000-word novel during the month of November. Thanks to all of the great participants at my writer’s group who helped push me along to the finish line. Tomorrow, we edit. Today, we celebrate!