Author Archives: Thom

I know what you’re thinking: “Only one thing?” Good point. But this, in light of everything else that’s going on, is troubling. I don’t care for porn myself. Please keep it off my computer and away from my kids. Fine. … Continue reading →

Three fencing masters take on fifty novices. It’s a situation we’ve seen in many a movie, whether it’s Bruce Lee single-handedly taking on the entire mafia or Bruce Willis tackling several dozen terrorists. We initially thrill at their skill, then … Continue reading →

Take a quick survey of your current events intake. How much of it is actual news, reported in a “facts only” news story, and how much is punditry? I’ll bet 60-75% of it is opinion, editorial, or social media reaction. … Continue reading →

Much has been made of the racist remarks made by the owner of the LA Clippers basketball team. Very little has been made of the fact that his remarks came during a private conversation which he was not aware was … Continue reading →

I never would have thought there’d be a market for tumbleweeds, but…well, there is. It just goes to show you the world will always be stranger than we can imagine.

I’ve never read a Robison Wells book, but I’m familiar with him as a person. He’s active in the local writers scene, and a rather brave guy to go public about his mental disorders. Unfortunately, his issues have cost him … Continue reading →

Think traffic/drivers are bad where you live? Try Meskel Square in Kera, Ethiopia. It’s amazing there aren’t continual wrecks. It’s also somewhat hypnotic to watch:

You’re probably already getting tired of me talking about “Pattern Recognition”, but bear with me. Like most books we read multiple times, we pick out different things at different times–a reflection on who we are and what’s on our minds … Continue reading →