Category Archives: Pictures

Let’s Look at Some Pictures of Puppies

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Tom Garrett

2016 has been a rough year in nearly every way imaginable. I wish that I could say things are looking up.  Yet, I find my customary optimism waning as even foreseeable events (particularly one in November) have the potential to … Continue reading →

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Apocalicious

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Tom Garrett

The unmistakable and steady, if slow, decay of our society takes many forms. The markers are varied and numerous, sometimes with an innocent or frivolous countenance that hides the profoundly troubling nature of such signs. I’m not clairvoyant.  I don’t … Continue reading →

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Where Does It End?

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Tom Garrett

This is an unsettling development . . . – This is a sobering moment in the storied history of cheese-related conflict. In fact, I don’t think I’ve seen escalation this frightening since the Razor Wars of a decade ago. May … Continue reading →

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On the Integrity of Cereal Naming Conventions

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Tom Garrett

We do some pretty wacky things to try to shovel as much sugar into our collective diet as possible. Take, for example, this new cereal.  Here’s a picture of the box, sent to me by a good friend who knew … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of an Adrian Peterson Fantasy Owner

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Tom Garrett

Here was my CBSSports.com Fantasy newsfeed yesterday: Oof. Not a great day for me. An even worse day for AD and his family, though. (Probably.)

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The Decline of the United States of America in One Chart

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Tom Garrett

The New York Times Chronicle sub-site is a wonderful utility that graphs the frequency of words and phrases over the publication’s history.  Users can plug in whatever search terms they wish, and the engine instantly and amazingly checks over a century’s worth … Continue reading →

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“Make sure ‘MOUTH’ is in all-caps”

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Tom Garrett

“Hey, remember Pop Rocks?  Kids like those, right?” “Well, sir, they’re still around, but they aren’t quite as popular as . . . ” “I loved them when I was a kid!” “Right, I was going to say they were … Continue reading →

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The Instrumentality of My Own Demise

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Tom Garrett

This is it. This is how I die. Last night, I questioned everything I thought I believed. I found myself face-to-face with my greatest fantasy and my greatest fear. I stared deeply into the abyss. This is what stared back: To … Continue reading →

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Do People Still Buy These?

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Tom Garrett

I was in the supermarket check-out line last week, and I absent-mindedly glanced at the impulse-buy items as I’ve done hundreds of times.  Yet, on this occasion, for some unknown reason, I actually paid attention to what I was seeing. … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, I’m a Hero

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Tom Garrett
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