Tag Archives: Rants

Thanks Again, Lawyers

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Tom Garrett

I had occasion to rise at the crack of nine a few Sundays back, thanks to the unusual start time of the London-based NFL game between the Falcons and Lions.  The early wake-up was significant because it meant I would … Continue reading →

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Thanks, Lawyers

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Tom Garrett

I recall that a continuing legal education (CLE) course I took a few years ago included a discussion of accommodations necessary at baseball games to avoid tort liability.  The attorneys teaching the course were in agreement that a disclaimer on … Continue reading →

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The Worst Commercial on Television

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Tom Garrett

I’ve written and spoken often about my concerns regarding the social norms of younger Americans.  There’s a fairly stark line of demarcation between those who made it through their formative years without the influence of the internet and social media, … Continue reading →

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The Bare Minimum

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Tom Garrett

I have a rant chambered, but I need to preface it with some explanation so as to make the limited scope of the diatribe perfectly clear. I have a package being delivered via UPS.  In the interests of fairness, I … Continue reading →

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An Untimely Knight Rider Rant

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Can we talk about Knight Rider’s premise for a minute? Anyone who reads this website on a consistent basis knows I have a high tolerance for suspension of disbelief.  Talking car with advanced weaponry?  No problem.  I’m all in.  Run … Continue reading →

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How Things Used to Work

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Tom Garrett

As I sat around on Sunday staring at a RedZone “quad-box” on my HDTV with my smartphone by my side and my laptop in my . . . uh . . . lap, I realized that even those of us … Continue reading →

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