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Musicians, like the Jay Gatsbys of the world, are different from you and me. This is the story of a man raised by autoharpists, home schooled (before home schooling was a superstar), and taught to live off the land. Regrettably the land was all concrete and asphalt. In short, he comes from a solid foundation. This son of artists wanted to be an auto mechanic when he grew up. But his parents insisted that first he train as a self-taught rock guitarist to have something to fall back on. Thank God for the wisdom of parents. Auto mechanics didn't work out, and he went on to live a life of inconsistent paychecks, unrewarded creativity, unrelenting pursuit of a dying business, and so much more. He thanks his parents (Sunflower and Tree) every day for their "fall back" advice.

Of course I'm kidding. His father's name was John. All seriousness aside, Tom returned to college later in life. It's much easier that way when you have a job, a wife, a mortgage, and kids to keep you centered. He's so glad he dropped out of Western Michigan University when he was 19 years old--that tough time of no responsibilities to help you appreciate the opportunity you're about to squander. Better-late-than-never, Mr. Tom redirected his creative flow toward his other passion: writing--with a fall back minor in Internal Combustion Engine Studies. Life is a sweet circle. And we're always searching for pi.

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Last year the reigns of the Tom Weekly were turned over to Herschel Shmoikel Krustofski, Tom's protégé, alter ego, and surrogate friend. Mr Krustofski graduated summa cum laude (or softa--whatever it took) from Altered State University. We really like what Herschel's done with the place. And he has pledged to maintain the standards of journalism our readers have come to expect. But we hope you'll keep coming back anyway.

Tom is a suburban Detroit native. He has a dog (Bob Barker), a cat (Fee McLine), a life partner (Hummingbird), and two daughters (Sunflower II and III).

Kids are our most precious natural resource. Don't pollute them in mind or body. Parents, don't use them as instruments of leverage. Don't USE them at all--guide them and love them. Extended family, that goes for you too.