Mock-up cover of the book. Sketch by Hahnah Rae.
In January and February, I had taken a break from too much researching, and instead, I busted my ass driving Uber to save some money. Not for a future research trip on Milton Yarberry, but for a new computer. Not like a full-time job, but only as much as my anxiety would allow. It was enough, enough to make me sick!
Once I had my small fortune, I made a decision. I was to join the Dark Side, deciding upon a Mac. It’s confusing, so it’s taking me some time to adjust. And I still have to figure out how to transfer so much of my work onto it. However, I absolutely love this little machine.
Again, I must thank Annie and her husband, Josh, for making this all possible. Like Barney Stinson, I can now honestly say, “I have a guy” when it comes to computers. I’m so cool now!
While getting aquatinted with it, I made a mock-up cover of the Yarberry biography. It contains the sketch by Hahnah Rae, based on an alleged photograph of Milton.
I am also in the process of preparing for my Arkansas research tip. I came across an article a couple of days ago from 1873, which indicates the Armstrong lead correct, Milton’s possible true identity. It gives credence and matches a couple of stories.
What I am still struggling with is that I cannot track down the earliest source of where the notion came regarding Yarberry being Armstrong. I can go back to an article in the 60s, but I am confident that’s not where it came from. I am dying to know who originally posited this or dug up that source.
Oh well.
Thanks for your time reading this short rambling
David
Edit: I have purchased my Mac and love it! If I am able to, I have a quick trip north the first week of April for my Father's memorial. After I return I will turn around by the first week of May to drive to Arkansas for 7-10 days of research.
