Tag Archives: Personal

Father’s Day (Redux 2020)

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Tom Garrett

It’s Father’s Day again, and continuing with what is now an annual tradition, I’m taking this opportunity to share a Father’s-Day-related storytelling podcast I recorded back in 2016. Happy Father’s Day.

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Father’s Day (Redux 2019)

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Tom Garrett

As part of my now-annual Father’s Day tradition, I’m re-posting this 2016 podcast episode I recorded.  It details the story of my favorite Father’s Day of all time. Even if the Father’s Day theme doesn’t resonate for you, if you’re … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day (Redux 2018)

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Tom Garrett

In what has (apparently) become an annual Father’s Day tradition, I thought I would re-post my 2016 podcast tribute to my late father today. This is the story of my favorite Father’s Day of all time, which, oddly enough, happened … Continue reading →

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In the Palm of God’s Hand

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Tom Garrett

“Bacon’s favorite thing is love.  Even more than food.” My mom has told me some version of that at least a dozen times. If you’ve ever been around my dog Bacon when you happened to be eating a meal, this … Continue reading →

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Phabula Rasa

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Tom Garrett

My trusty Galaxy Note 4 had served me well for three years, but it was time for a change. I wasn’t happy about it.  I’ve never had any interest in having the latest or coolest phone.  The fact that I’m … Continue reading →

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Let Me Tell You About Sundays

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Tom Garrett

Let me tell you about Sundays. Sundays are terrific.  You can run errands or be lazy.  You can go to church or sleep in.  You can watch a game or read a book.  You can eat brunch or work out. … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day (Redux)

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Tom Garrett

Hello, old friends! Long time, no write. Since it’s Father’s Day (and I’ve been incredibly delinquent in updating this site in recent months), I’m taking this opportunity to share a storytelling podcast I recorded last year.  The topic is my … Continue reading →

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Untitled Online Dating Podcast

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Tom Garrett

Online dating is the worst, right? Well, maybe not the worst, but it’s not all rainbows and lollipops, either. Except maybe grindr.  Or so I’ve heard. Anyway, this week, I present a podcast that’s an adapted and updated version of an … Continue reading →

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New York Game Show Disaster 2005

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Tom Garrett

Storytelling podcast number three delves into an embarrassing (and public) moment from my own past. I view it differently today than I did then.  But, that’s pretty much how life works, isn’t it? It’s no Father’s Day tribute or story … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Tom Garrett

Let’s try something a little different, shall we? I thought I would take some time to honor my dad by telling the story of my favorite Father’s Day memory. Instead of writing my usual 2,000-word treatise, I took a different … Continue reading →

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