Author's Notes: All of you will be glad to know that I arrived safe and healthy back in California, particularly considering that flying anywhere right now is very risky (nonetheless, it was necessary for me to come home, for reasons I will not get into). Since I will be self-isolating for two weeks and this happens to be the hottest part of the year in Fresno (at least, not humid and muggy!), I will be extensively working on my blog (plus job searching) and have a number of blog post ideas that I am looking forward to creating! With that, on to today's post. As a friendly reminder, from now on, publication times will be at 8pm PST on Sundays and Wednesdays.