Author Archives: Solonor

The Circle of Life

Posted on October 18, 2004 by Solonor

Whiny watched the end of the game with me last night. In the wee hours of the morning, he got out of bed and watched a Red Sox hitter knock a dramatic 12th inning homer in a must-win game in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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THREE. MORE. GAMES.

Posted on October 18, 2004 by Solonor

OK, bed is right out of the question, now. Tomorrow today is gonna be a long day. Continue reading →

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W.T.F.???

Posted on October 17, 2004 by Solonor

Why do Red Sox managers suddenly lose all their mental capacities in the post season????? I was with Francona until he pulled Lowe early. That was dumb. But bringing in Foulke in the 7th? What the hell??? Continue reading →

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Just 4 wins away!

Posted on October 17, 2004 by Solonor

click to enlarge (laugh it up fuzzball) Yes, we might be a bit on the gloomy side of optimism, but if they can just get Tom Brady in the game, the Sox ought to be able to score a few … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Lord, what hath been wrought?

Posted on October 16, 2004 by Solonor

This Tolkien baseball thing has gotten even sillier of late. I don’t want to point any fingers, but it has really gone over the top since the return of a certain Miz Dos… The team owners are spicing up the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Busy Mom and I are on the same list!

Posted on October 15, 2004 by Solonor

Yes, “nurse” and “computer help-desk tech” are listed in Popular Science’s The Worst Jobs in Science: The Sequel. FYI, a couple of these would make great epithets… I’ll have to keep them in mind. “Anal-wart researcher!” “Worm parasitologist!” “Tampon squeezer!” … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Football: Week 6

Posted on October 15, 2004 by Solonor

Did you know it’s football season? I just realized that! Wow. All it took was two stupid baseball playoff games to wake me up! *grumble, grumble* Actually, I’m dreaming that the Sox are going to sweep in Fenway, then go … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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FOR X=99 TO 1 STEP -1

Posted on October 15, 2004 by Solonor

I’m sure you freaks and geeks have seen this before, but since we’re talking about programming languages over in the SGCBL forums… 99 Bottles of Beer – One program in 621 variations [ via Grump ] Continue reading →

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In which the author succeeds in out-cheese-sandwiching the cheese sandwich post…

Posted on October 14, 2004 by Solonor

Well, I managed to whine my way into a day off from work today. This is a good thing, because I wasn’t feeling too perky this morning after watching last night’s sorry-ass spectacle (the debate or the game, you pick). … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Yes, I see…

Posted on October 13, 2004 by Solonor

History shows again and again how nature points up the folly of men. (aka, “Oh no! They say he’s got to go…”) And yet, as shocking as it sounds, this morning I actually believe the Sox can win this thing. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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