I actually started the process of getting immunizations for my trip to Sri Lanka about a month ago, but I didn't get a chance to write about it. I think this information might be useful, however, for anyone who might pick up on the series of Sri Lanka posts I'm getting ready to write, so I'll outline what was involved with the immunizations here.  read more »

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I returned Monday night from a really great weekend in Florida with my friend, Chris G. and his family. Aside from a ridiculous trip back home on Monday that involved eight hours of waiting and 2.5 hours flying, the weekend was a lot of fun. Thank you Chris and Amanda for your usual hospitality and a really great time. You guys are awesome.  read more »

Hopefully I'm now on the other side of my periodic down cycle, which usually involves me being completely unmotivated to do anything, including updating this blog. Actually I've been quite busy, so I have a lot of updating to do here. I'm going to make a series of posts on different topics because I have a lot of stuff to write about that might get pretty boring as a single post.  read more »