Meet Tommy Ball * Varmint of Curiosities

Howdy! I'm Tommy Ball—and I've been adopted! 🤠

My human, Michael, is a collector and curator of curiosities, especially treasures from our hometown of Tomball, Texas. Wouldn’t you know it—I’d just rolled into town when he found me!

Sure, I started out on a sun-soaked beach in Mexico (pretty dreamy, right?), but fate had other plans. I tumbled my way north and landed in Michael’s shop—a wonderland of oddities and delights. There’s a monkey lamp in the window that’s always watching, some delightfully strange artwork on the walls, and shelves packed with stories waiting to be told. And Michael? He’s the real gem—kind, curious, and just the right amount of quirky.

Since joining the crew, I’ve already made my social media debut. Okay, okay… maybe I’m not a full-blown TikTok star yet, but I was featured in one of Michael’s reels. Fame starts somewhere, right?

I’ve been soaking up the vibes here—learning the local legends, meeting other adopted oddballs, and trying to figure out what exactly that monkey lamp is plotting. I’ve got my own spot now, nestled between a vintage lunchbox and a ceramic armadillo, and let me tell you, the conversations around here are wild. One of the other shop residents swears he used to be a doorstop in a haunted saloon. I don’t know if I believe him, but I respect the hustle.

Michael says I’ve got “good energy,” which I think is human-speak for “you’re weird, but I like it.” I’ve even overheard him telling customers about my origin story—how I came from the beach, survived the journey, and found my forever shelf. It’s kind of nice being part of someone’s collection, especially when that someone sees you as more than just a rock.

Anyway, I’m settling in. I’ve got a name, a story, and a human who gets me. What more could a Varmint ask for?