Category Archives: Site Stuff

Ten Things I Learned in 2016

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Tom Garrett

2016 was a . . . well, it was definitely a year. I learned a lot this year, though! Yes, 2016 provided some terrific opportunities for learning—sometimes via the proverbial “hard way.” Here, in no particular order, are some of … Continue reading →

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Best of 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Tom Garrett

A move, the first full year of a new job, and increasingly demanding writing responsibilities further compromised my ability to generate content for this website on a regular basis. However, I did managed to write 25 pieces. This year also … Continue reading →

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Best of 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Tom Garrett

A new job and shifting responsibilities caused my blog-related productivity to slip a bit. Overall, I published “only” 41 pieces in 2014, including this one. But, that’s life. This blog was always intended to be both an outlet for things … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon to a Blog Near You

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Tom Garrett

I try to check Amazon’s “Gold Box” deal of the day as often as possible, which usually amounts to the one day per week when I actually remember to do so. I luckily happened upon a particularly attractive deal recently. … Continue reading →

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Best of 2013

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Tom Garrett

I wasn’t quite as prolific in 2013 as I was in 2012, as this will be “only” the 72nd post on this blog this year. However, part of that had to do with the fact that I’ve been writing for … Continue reading →

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Best of 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Tom Garrett

The Axis of Ego’s second year was a productive one. This is the 105th and final post of the year, which averages out to a hair over two pieces per week. Not a bad clip. As of this writing, the … Continue reading →

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Robot History Month is Back!

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Tom Garrett

The plight of the noble robot is one that is both under-reported and under-appreciated. The month-long April celebration of Robot History Month attempts to remedy those injustices. Last year’s edition produced several fine pieces of content that honored the sacrifices … Continue reading →

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Site Reorganization / Slight Reorganization

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Tom Garrett

I’m overdue for some housecleaning. I originally began the Axis of Ego with the intention that I would be the primary contributor, but that others would generate content intermittently to supplement my work. The idea was for me to create … Continue reading →

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Time to Light the Fuse on this Rocket Ship

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Today marks the final day of voting for Style Weekly‘s annual “Best Of” awards. Style has introduced an award for Best Richmond-based Blog this year. Actually, I’m not sure if this is the first year of the award. But who … Continue reading →

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Best of 2011

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Tom Garrett

This year began with me being bitten in the face by a dog and will end with me staring at a dwindling bank account and vowing to reform my questionable eating and exercise regimen before I suffer a coronary. Yet, 2011 … Continue reading →