Boy do we live in interesting times. What was it that Hegel said about history and happiness? The pages of history regarding happy times are empty, or something like that. … Continue reading Interesting Times
Antonio Brown Has Nothing In Common With Colin Kaepernick
Antonio Brown has more in common with Donald Trump than with Colin Kaepernick. The comparison between the two former football stars is ludicrous. Unless you’re telling me that they both … Continue reading Antonio Brown Has Nothing In Common With Colin Kaepernick
Six Hundred Words About Teeth
Cheers, friends! Well, the calendar thing says I haven’t expressed myself in cyberspace in eight days, which is one day more than that whole once-a-week thing I sometimes do, so … Continue reading Six Hundred Words About Teeth
Football and Politics
I don’t really like talking a lot about football or politics. Not these days, when it seems like no one is listening. Whenever I enter a discussion with someone about … Continue reading Football and Politics
100 Years (and Counting)
Tomorrow the 100th season of NFL Football begins. Technically. The “NFL” brand came later, but the league that evolved into the NFL first started crunching on the gridiron in 1920 … Continue reading 100 Years (and Counting)
All About Tom
Hey All! Just a quick note to let you know that I finally put together one of those “About” pages here on the new TBT. I had a snazzy one … Continue reading All About Tom
What Have You Been Up To?
Oh, nothing much. I finally built that patio inside the gate, out of pavers. The dogs love it. That area right there is where the dogs come in and out … Continue reading What Have You Been Up To?
A More Perfect Union
Of late I’ve had occasion to dig into several interpretations of democracy. Books, articles, arguments, that sort of thing. How democracies were formed, how they die, and what it takes … Continue reading A More Perfect Union
On Bearing Arms
It is hard not to be discouraged by the news. In something like 16 hours we had two mass shootings over the weekend, one in El Paso and one in … Continue reading On Bearing Arms
Circumspect Old Sphere
Hi, I’m Tom, and I’m a blogaholic. It’s been 16 days since my last blog. Seriously, though, there is no excuse or reason for my sudden absence. No one is … Continue reading Circumspect Old Sphere
Tom Being Tom 