Tag Archives: Storytelling

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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Something Special: Second Chances

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Tom Garrett

Fresh off of a convincing win against the Atlanta Falcons a week earlier, the Washington Redskins now looked to knock off the Detroit Lions and advance to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in ten years. The Lions had … Continue reading →

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Something Special: Step One

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Tom Garrett

We pick up the story of the 1991 Redskins with Washington having secured home-team advantage throughout the playoffs by posting the NFL’s best record. However, the road to the Super Bowl is never easy. First up for Washington in their … Continue reading →

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Something Special: A Lot of Marbles

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Tom Garrett

Getting to 11-0 was a lot of fun, but playtime was over. If the 1991 Redskins were going to finish undefeated, the last remaining major roadblock would be their arch-rival Dallas Cowboys. Coached by Jimmy Johnson and led by Emmitt … Continue reading →

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Something Special: Keeping the Dream Alive

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Tom Garrett

The fifth episode of “Something Special” sees the 9-0 Redskins look to become just the ninth team in NFL history to get to 11-0. Standing in the Redskins’ way would be Jerry Glanville and the upstart Atlanta Falcons, and coaching … Continue reading →

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Something Special: A Long Time Coming

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Tom Garrett

In part four of “Something Special,” the Redskins try to break a three-year losing streak against the New York Giants. Then, Washington battles the Houston Oilers as head coach Jack Pardee looks for revenge against his old team. The Redskins … Continue reading →

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Something Special: Why Did You Wait So Long?

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Tom Garrett

In part three of “Something Special,” the undefeated Redskins face off against a veteran, Super-Bowl-winning coach, and a young, up-and-coming, future championship-winning coach. Both men would come away impressed. Along the way, the Redskins would discover a new gamebreaker who … Continue reading →

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Something Special: Putting Romeo and Juliet to Shame

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Tom Garrett

Especially in these overly contentious, unbearably divisive times, it’s nice to reminisce about something that once united the Washington metro area across political, ethnic, and economic lines. The Washington Redskins. In part two of “Something Special,” we move deeper into … Continue reading →

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Something Special: Laying the Groundwork

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Tom Garrett

The 1991 Redskins are, by some accounts, the greatest team in franchise history. They may even be the greatest Super Bowl champion of all time. Even two-plus decades consisting largely of frustration and ineptitude can’t wash away the glory of … Continue reading →

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