Robin Garr
@robingarr.bsky.social
Longtime writer and journalist telling stories about news, culture, food&drink, and community. He/him
Who’s traveling for Thanksgiving? Be patient, be safe, and have a great holiday!
November 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Who’s traveling for Thanksgiving? Be patient, be safe, and have a great holiday!
Swirl, swish, sniff
Swirl, sniff, then taste. This ritual may look funny, but it effectively reveals a lot about the wine. Do you do this with other drinks too? I sure do!
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/sniffwine
Swirl, sniff, then taste. This ritual may look funny, but it effectively reveals a lot about the wine. Do you do this with other drinks too? I sure do!
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/sniffwine
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Swirl, swish, sniff
Swirl, sniff, then taste. This ritual may look funny, but it effectively reveals a lot about the wine. Do you do this with other drinks too? I sure do!
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/sniffwine
Swirl, sniff, then taste. This ritual may look funny, but it effectively reveals a lot about the wine. Do you do this with other drinks too? I sure do!
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/sniffwine
Here's a silly question: When the House orders the release of the Epstein files, how do they guarantee that Pam Bondi et al won't "edit" the collection before turning it loose?
November 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Here's a silly question: When the House orders the release of the Epstein files, how do they guarantee that Pam Bondi et al won't "edit" the collection before turning it loose?
Okay, resisters! Now that we know it is just fine to hurl sandwiches at Trumpfenthuggers, let's decide: Other than the iconic sub, what kind of sandwiches shall we throw?
November 7, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Okay, resisters! Now that we know it is just fine to hurl sandwiches at Trumpfenthuggers, let's decide: Other than the iconic sub, what kind of sandwiches shall we throw?
Remember all the junk ads that used to come stuffed in the Sunday paper and went straight to the trash? Now they come in your mailbox and go straight to recycling. Does this kind of cheap advertising actually work for merchants or anyone?
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Remember all the junk ads that used to come stuffed in the Sunday paper and went straight to the trash? Now they come in your mailbox and go straight to recycling. Does this kind of cheap advertising actually work for merchants or anyone?
Woooeee! These serrano peppers are hotter than I expected. They hurt! 🤯 What am I going to do with these lil fiery demons?
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Woooeee! These serrano peppers are hotter than I expected. They hurt! 🤯 What am I going to do with these lil fiery demons?
The Great Gatsby portrays the American Dream as an empty promise, corrupted by materialism and the selfish, careless nature of the wealthy elite. Do you think 47's hosting a Great Gatsby party while denying SNAP benefits is a deliberate statement, unintentional self-parody, or something else?
November 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The Great Gatsby portrays the American Dream as an empty promise, corrupted by materialism and the selfish, careless nature of the wealthy elite. Do you think 47's hosting a Great Gatsby party while denying SNAP benefits is a deliberate statement, unintentional self-parody, or something else?
Facts: Not everyone enjoys that extra hour of sleep on Fall Back Sunday. 😾
November 1, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Facts: Not everyone enjoys that extra hour of sleep on Fall Back Sunday. 😾
Fall Back Sunday! This is the GOOD time change that gives us an extra hour. Do you hate it anyway? ⏰
October 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Fall Back Sunday! This is the GOOD time change that gives us an extra hour. Do you hate it anyway? ⏰
East Wing, Ballroom, Portland and Chicago, Venezuelan boats, gross videos, and more ... Have we forgotten the Epstein files yet?
October 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
East Wing, Ballroom, Portland and Chicago, Venezuelan boats, gross videos, and more ... Have we forgotten the Epstein files yet?
What ideologies lie behind most political violence in the US? You might be surprised.
From The Prosecution Project via The Economist.
econ.st/47kaLpL
From The Prosecution Project via The Economist.
econ.st/47kaLpL
October 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
What ideologies lie behind most political violence in the US? You might be surprised.
From The Prosecution Project via The Economist.
econ.st/47kaLpL
From The Prosecution Project via The Economist.
econ.st/47kaLpL
Until recent years, Kentucky voters registered Democrat. (Top image, 2016) But most of them (outside major cities) vote Republican (bottom image, 2024). Given this long heritage, is there any way for Democrats to get them back? Is there any way that does not involve selling our souls?
October 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Until recent years, Kentucky voters registered Democrat. (Top image, 2016) But most of them (outside major cities) vote Republican (bottom image, 2024). Given this long heritage, is there any way for Democrats to get them back? Is there any way that does not involve selling our souls?
Always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor never the tormented.
–Elie Wiesel
–Elie Wiesel
October 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor never the tormented.
–Elie Wiesel
–Elie Wiesel
#PastaSaturday turned out to be #risotto today: Marcella Hazan’s Risotto con i Pomodori Freschi e il Basilico (risotto with fresh tomatoes and basil) mostly fresh from the garden.
October 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
#PastaSaturday turned out to be #risotto today: Marcella Hazan’s Risotto con i Pomodori Freschi e il Basilico (risotto with fresh tomatoes and basil) mostly fresh from the garden.
For the first time in 1,600 years, the Archbishop of Canterbury is a woman. I'd say this is way overdue.
October 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
For the first time in 1,600 years, the Archbishop of Canterbury is a woman. I'd say this is way overdue.
Almost every country except the US and Israel now favors a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. What's your opinion, and why?
October 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Almost every country except the US and Israel now favors a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. What's your opinion, and why?
What do you suppose made Donald change his mind about government shutdowns?
October 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM
What do you suppose made Donald change his mind about government shutdowns?
How about all those great, stern-faced generals not smiling or cheering? Can you find the one guy in the inset whose facepalm probably spoke for them all? #whereswaldo
October 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
How about all those great, stern-faced generals not smiling or cheering? Can you find the one guy in the inset whose facepalm probably spoke for them all? #whereswaldo
Would you trust a man who buys hair product by the gallon ... and puts it on the taxpayers' tab? 🤡
September 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Would you trust a man who buys hair product by the gallon ... and puts it on the taxpayers' tab? 🤡
If there's a government shutdown, which party should take the blame? If you think it's "Both," how would you apportion each party's share?
September 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
If there's a government shutdown, which party should take the blame? If you think it's "Both," how would you apportion each party's share?
A reminder to America's ranking generals and admirals as they gather from around the world to be lectured ...
"A soldier must disobey orders that are manifestly or patently unlawful, meaning orders that clearly require a criminal act, violate the Constitution, federal law, or international law."
"A soldier must disobey orders that are manifestly or patently unlawful, meaning orders that clearly require a criminal act, violate the Constitution, federal law, or international law."
September 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A reminder to America's ranking generals and admirals as they gather from around the world to be lectured ...
"A soldier must disobey orders that are manifestly or patently unlawful, meaning orders that clearly require a criminal act, violate the Constitution, federal law, or international law."
"A soldier must disobey orders that are manifestly or patently unlawful, meaning orders that clearly require a criminal act, violate the Constitution, federal law, or international law."
Would it be wrong to point out that he really does have very stubby fingers? (Photo from The Guardian.)
September 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Would it be wrong to point out that he really does have very stubby fingers? (Photo from The Guardian.)
The First Amendment protects our free speech from government action, not from action by businesses, neighbors, or friends. But what happens if government uses its power to press businesses and institutions to cancel employees for their speech? Is that more like "an offer you can't refuse"?
September 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The First Amendment protects our free speech from government action, not from action by businesses, neighbors, or friends. But what happens if government uses its power to press businesses and institutions to cancel employees for their speech? Is that more like "an offer you can't refuse"?
When is the best time to get your flu shot? Too early, protection wanes before spring. Too late, an early case might catch you. When do you think is the Goldilocks zone?
September 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
When is the best time to get your flu shot? Too early, protection wanes before spring. Too late, an early case might catch you. When do you think is the Goldilocks zone?
Do you think pharmacies are declining in service? Why? Are you happy with your pharmacy?
September 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Do you think pharmacies are declining in service? Why? Are you happy with your pharmacy?