Monthly Archives: February 2012

Something I Don’t Miss

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Tom Garrett

I’ve gotten a wonderful head start on becoming an old man who constantly reminisces about how much simpler, purer—and, in many cases, better—life used to be before the ubiquity of the internet made us all navel-gazing babies who expect everything … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 2/23/12

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Tom Garrett

The Office turned in an outstanding episode with last week’s “Tallahassee,” topping solid efforts from 30 Rock and Archer in the process.  Will Jim, Dwight, and company be able to turn in another superior episode with the workforce divided?  Will … Continue reading →

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Injecting Unwanted Perspective

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Tom Garrett

I do this sometimes. Also: “Slamdunks?!?”

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Ranking the Dwarfs

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Tom Garrett

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of the first edition of Snow White.  Almost all of us are familiar with the Brothers Grimm collected story of the ongoing efforts of an evil queen to snuff out the … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 2/16/12

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Tom Garrett

A convincing victory by 30 Rock last week reinforced the balance among the three shows we’ve seen so far this year.  There hasn’t been one show that’s dominated so far this year. In fact, I don’t think any of the … Continue reading →

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Meme a Little Meme

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Hilarious friends from myriad walks of life have bombarded my Facebook feed with guffaw-inspiring pictures that show the various perceptions about a given occupation.  The purveyors of this meme have extended it to jobs as diverse as public relations people, … Continue reading →

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The Grammys’ Best Moment

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Tom Garrett

From my perspective, anyway.

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The Perfect Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Valentine’s Day (f/k/a St. Valentine’s Day) arrives to bestow upon us its annual bounty of heart-shaped confections and edible unmentionables. Most of us are simultaneously delighted by this wonderful holiday and perplexed by how best to spend it.  Anyone with … Continue reading →

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My Friend Bacon

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Tom Garrett

I guess the first thing I should say is that it will come as a surprise to most of you that this is not actually an article about my love of pork products. I’ve been fostering dogs for Bonnie Blue … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 2/9/12

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Tom Garrett

The Office scored its first victory of the year with a humorous tale of responsibility-avoidance, while Archer hit a minor bump in the road after a very strong start to the season.  30 Rock was solid as usual, but that … Continue reading →

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