Polymath (n): A person who has extensive knowledge in many different areas
It’s been a while. I apologize for dropping the ball with this newsletter. Things just became so busy last summer that I started falling behind. And then things continued to get even busier all the way through December. Basically, the second half of my year went: our busiest season at work –> family trip to Read More …
The Mongol hordes, ferocious warriors and conquerors of most of Asia and parts of Europe were stymied when they attempted to attack Japan. Although the island nation was greatly outnumbered, they managed to hold off two assaults thanks in part to the kamikaze, or “divine wind”. During both invasions, the Mongolian attacks were ruined when Read More …
Last week I got some bananas from the grocery store with the intent of making some banana bread. Unfortunately, they were very unripe, so I have been waiting for them to get to that slightly over-ripe point where they are good for bread. It got me thinking about what else bananas are good for, which Read More …