J. Blatto

Monday Morning Soapbox: What’s In A Name?

J. Blatto — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:22:44 +0000

So this past week’s huge controversy* was the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPO) canceling the Washington Redskins’ trademark. More surprising than the USPO’s decision to cancel the trademark after 80 years is the fact ...

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Sunday Morning Soapbox: Cliven Bundy, Ambassador for Humanity

J. Blatto — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 19:26:01 +0000

Do you remember a time when chocolate chip cookies came fresh from the oven? Pepperidge Farm remembers. Do you remember a time when women couldn’t vote and certain folk weren’t allowed on golf courses? Pepperidge ...

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Sunday Morning Soapbox

J. Blatto — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 22:14:36 +0000

I had a very different post planned for this week’s SMS, but saw two videos that completely made me rethink what I wanted to write. I tried to get it in by this last weekend, ...

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About That Whole “Resident Optimist” Thing

J. Blatto — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:04:23 +0000

In a previous post Alibi Pierce referred to me as The Stoner’s Journal’s “resident optimist.” I have to admit that–when it comes to humanity and mankind–I am the fervent eternal optimist. I have to be. ...

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Saturday Morning Soapbox

J. Blatto — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 21:22:01 +0000

I’m sitting at the bar in Salt Lake City International Airport listening to Kid Cudi while enjoying a Bloody Mary accompanied by a side of toast (it is 9AM). My bartender’s name is Andy and ...

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Saturday Morning Soapbox

J. Blatto — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 21:55:35 +0000

Ok, I promised Alibi a weekly post after my recent birthday. I guess at 34 one should be more responsible and prone to keeping their promises. (Side note: I’m writing this with a glass of ...

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