Author Archives: Thom

My other gig

If you really can’t handle going a day without reading my ramblings, you can check out my weekly post over at The Authors’ Think Tank. Today I talk about various methods I’ve observed for selling one’s book in person (ie. … Continue reading

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Light posting ahead

I’m having difficulty finding anything to write about this week. This wouldn’t be so difficult if I hadn’t decided to cut back on political commentary. No one cares what I think, and those who do already know. Yes, I admit … Continue reading

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Have a rodent!

I’ve got nothing today. So in lieu of content, here’s a picture of a rodent in a food-bearing plant. You’re welcome!

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Kyrie Eleison

Sorry, but I’m going to have to end the week with a “Video Cop-Out (TM)”. Today’s VCO is brought to you by the Letter ‘M’. First up: Mr. Mister! And then: Mike + The Mechanics No, these weren’t random, and no … Continue reading

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The art of dodging

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s statement on her veto of Arizona’s Senate Bill 1062 is interesting, as much for what it doesn’t say as for what it does say: Good evening and thank you all for joining me here this evening. … Continue reading

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How to play basketball

Last night our cub scouts den meeting ended a little early. Since we were already in the garage making birdhouses, I figured we could play some basketball until the parents arrived to pick up the boys. I did surprisingly well. … Continue reading

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Scientigious

If there’s one thing American’s love it’s getting up a full head of outrage. You know the real reason why Facebook won’t give us a “Dislike” button? Because what we really want won’t fit on a button: Click here to … Continue reading

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Positive starts

Okay, after last week’s semi-downer attitude, I want to get this week off to a better start. So, here’s what we’re going to do. I’m going to open it up to audience input here. Leave me a comment below with … Continue reading

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Good world bad world

In spite of my best efforts this has been a lousy week in many ways. I didn’t sleep very well for much of the week, and it seems like my Facebook feed has been personalized for my irritation. “You find … Continue reading

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You’re so cute

Racism, sexism, and lots of other -isms do exist. But it’s increasingly difficult to take it seriously when so many of the self-appointed -Ism Police are acting more like paranoid schizophrenics, seeing it EVERYWHERE, in EVERYTHING, and WE’RE ALL GONNA … Continue reading

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