Author Archives: Solonor

Who shot who in the what now?

Posted on August 11, 2004 by Solonor

I’ve always been a history junkie. Presidents and the Civil War (especially Gettysburg) have been my thing. I can recite the names of the 43 Presidents in order–forward or backward. I also love the etymology of words and the timelines … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Carnival of the Vanities, Forgotten Famous Folk | 7 Comments

I am the egg man!

Posted on August 11, 2004 by Solonor

I was talking to Whiny in the car the other day when he said, “I wish they’d play I Am the Walrus on the radio.” “Wow,” I thought. “That’s wicked cool.” But my joy turned to horror when he further … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Car Talk, Life, the Universe and Everything, Tunes | 4 Comments

Everything I know I learned from spaghetti westerns

Posted on August 10, 2004 by Solonor

Just finished watching the great western comedy My Name is Nobody. As I doubt that it will ruin the movie for you (either you’ve already seen it or you likely never will), I’ll share this moral lesson from the script. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Life, the Universe and Everything | 2 Comments

No, YOU’RE a doody head!

Posted on August 9, 2004 by Solonor

Personally, I don’t understand why organizers of Bush-Cheney campaign stops are limiting access to registered Republicans who swear an oath that they’ll vote for the pair in November. Um, isn’t it supposed to be a campaign stop? Who the hell … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 2 Comments

Farewell Scotty

Posted on August 7, 2004 by Solonor

This is sad news. Apparently, James Doohan is suffering from Alzheimer’s and will be making his final public appearance at a Star Trek convention at the end of August. [ via Metroblogging – Los Angeles ] Continue reading →

Posted in Yo! Listen Up! | 3 Comments

Fanboy Squealing Time

Posted on August 6, 2004 by Solonor

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Not only is there a Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Movie Blog, but there’s a teaser trailer! [ via Jason ] Continue reading →

Posted in The Big Screen | 6 Comments

Wisest. Yeast-based life form. Ever.

Posted on August 6, 2004 by Solonor

You say you want to be humiliated while trying to get a clueless answer to a moral dilemma, but you don’t feel like calling Dr. Laura? Ask Bread Continue reading →

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I even know where it is!

Posted on August 5, 2004 by Solonor

Right up until 5 minutes before I came into work, I thought today was Friday. Why isn’t it Friday? It’s Friday in New Zealand. Why don’t I live in New Zealand? I’m a whining desk monkey, and I approve of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Life, the Universe and Everything | 7 Comments

Halt! Who goes there? Friend or Fraud?

Posted on August 5, 2004 by Solonor

It seems like by now people would be able to spot fraudulent e-mails that attempt to get your passwords and other sensitive information by luring you into clicking on an embedded link. After about the 400th message telling you that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Wouldya Lookit That! | 7 Comments

Advance and attack. Attack and destroy. Destroy and rejoice.

Posted on August 4, 2004 by Solonor

Woo hoo! It looks like the Daleks are back in the new Dr. Who TV series after all. [ via ***Dave ] Continue reading →

Posted in Wouldya Lookit That! | 1 Comment