Tag Archives: Animals

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 →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News, Pictures | Tagged Animals, Barney, Beauty, Commentary, Dogs, General Culture and News, Happiness, Macy, Optimism, Orlando, Pictures | Leave a comment

The Mob Goes Trophy Hunting

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Tom Garrett

I don’t hunt and — at the risk of losing my “Real American” bona fides — I also don’t own a firearm. In fact, I have never pulled the trigger on anything more powerful than a pellet gun. I can’t drive … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News | Tagged Animals, Cecil the Lion, Commentary, General Culture and News, Hunting, Justice, Mobs, PETA, Social Media, Wildlife | 8 Comments

Barney and Macy

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Continuing my series of short, easy-to-write articles prominently featuring videos of small creatures, I present today Barney and Macy. Barney was my very first foster dog, and his sister Macy soon joined him to keep him company. As you’ll see … Continue reading →

Posted in Videos | Tagged Animals, Barney, Cute, Dog Foster, Dogs, Macy, Videos | 2 Comments

More Bacon

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Tom Garrett

I am in the midst of writing three hours per night after working my day job, so, as I explained last time, this site is on the back-burner until September. Fear not, loyal readers. I will continue to generate weekly … Continue reading →

Posted in Videos | Tagged Animals, Bacon, Cute, Dogs, Videos | Leave a comment

My Dog Bacon

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Tom Garrett

I detailed the story of my friend Bacon a few months back. I explained that he was a good doggie who was looking for a permanent home after bouncing around a few times with adoptive families who wound up not … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News | Tagged Animal Rescue, Animals, Bacon, Bonnie Blue Rescue, Dog Foster, Dogs | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Commentary | Tagged Animal Rescue, Animals, Bacon, Bonnie Blue Rescue, Dog Foster, Dogs | 14 Comments

Freedom (of Gluttony)

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Tom Garrett

As a tip of the cap to our nation’s birthday, as well as to the industrious spirit that made our country great, I present one of the greatest things I’ve ever seen on television. Not “greatest shows” or “greatest competitions.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News, Sports, Television, Videos | Tagged America, Animals, Bears, Commentary, Fourth of July, General Culture and News, Hot Dogs, Kobayashi, Sports, Television, Videos | Leave a comment

Not the Best Dog-Removal I’ve Ever Seen

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Here’s a video that’s been making the rounds over the past few days. Watch it first: The most remarkable thing about this footage is the complete inability of anyone at this soccer match in Turkey to get the dog off … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports, Videos | Tagged Animals, Asia Minor, Commentary, Dogs, German Shepherds, Soccer, Sports, Turkey, Videos | 3 Comments

More Non-Consensual Fun with Animals

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Don’t let the title alarm you. A few weeks back, I discussed a controversial magic trick involving Chinese goldfish and possibly magnets.* Another equally-impressive-slash-disturbing trick has come my way in the form of the video you see below. I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News, Videos | Tagged Animal Cruelty, Animals, Commentary, General Culture and News, Magic, Misleading Titles, Videos | 1 Comment

The Axis of Ego Podcast: 2-28-11

Posted on February 28, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

The end of February brings with it an eclectic podcast. Tom and Mike discuss all of the following things, although not necessarily in this order: (1) Highlights from the past week on The Axis of Ego, (2) Mike’s favorite mammals, … Continue reading →