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So a student from two years ago emailed me yesterday to say:  “I finished the book trailer project I did in 11th grade.”

Then he included this link. 

I liked it, but I’m not sure I can go back and change his grade now.

With my cat, every day is Halloween.

With my cat, every day is Halloween.

Beefeater vs. Carnivore!
I love it when the kids get new toys, so I can play with them.

Beefeater vs. Carnivore!

I love it when the kids get new toys, so I can play with them.

Shrimp and Grits (and bacon!) at Hominy Grill, Charleston, SC.

Shrimp and Grits (and bacon!) at Hominy Grill, Charleston, SC.

Snickers—Destroyer of Garland wishes you a Merry Christmas…or Hanukkah, or Festivus, or pretty much anything you want to celebrate because she is PC, and she just likes wrecking all decorations regardless of denomination.

Snickers—Destroyer of Garland wishes you a Merry Christmas…or Hanukkah, or Festivus, or pretty much anything you want to celebrate because she is PC, and she just likes wrecking all decorations regardless of denomination.

Found this dust-covered pulp novel in the back of my classroom.
I should clean my room more.

Found this dust-covered pulp novel in the back of my classroom.

I should clean my room more.

Theives arrested for butt dialing

I love this season.  The stupid criminals always seem to multiply.

Today's Dose of Karma

Shoplifters robbed while stealing from grocery store

And winner of best mugshot for 2011.

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