Author Archives: Solonor

Debauchery Lessons

Posted on March 30, 2004 by Solonor

Tonight’s the night we join forces with The Mighty Geek. We still don’t have a plan, but will that stop us? Pshaw (as the kiddies say). I’m sure it will be entertaining no matter where we wind up. Just as … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Play Ball!

Posted on March 30, 2004 by Solonor

Yeah, I know it’s against tradition. Yeah, I know they’ve made a habit out of pissing me off over the last 10 years. Yeah, I know it’s the fricking Yankees. But I’m watching a real, live baseball game from Tokyo. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A Ride Through Ghost Town

Posted on March 28, 2004 by Solonor

A Russian motorcycle rider named Elena says she routinely takes her bike into Chernobyl. She’s posted some incredible pictures of the GHOST TOWN. Like many Americans, I suspect, to me Chernobyl was just another far off disaster. It didn’t help … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Ladykillers

Posted on March 27, 2004 by Solonor

We just got back from the first great movie I’ve seen this year. The Coen Brothers’ version of The Ladykillers (based on the 1955 version that starred Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers) is another clever, irony-filled comedy in the style … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Beware of Flying Geeks

Posted on March 27, 2004 by Solonor

It’s been over a year since our last planet-shaking meeting, but try as they might, the forces for goodness and decency cannot prevent such cataclysmic episodes from taking place. It’s like a pressure cooker of geekness that needs to be … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Flogging Molly at HOB

Posted on March 27, 2004 by Solonor

(I owe Blogcritics a crapload of articles, so this is my concert review.) Flogging Molly was at the House of Blues last night, and I’m still blown away. I’ve listened to their Drunken Lullabies album a bazillion times since being … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Drunken Lullabies

Posted on March 27, 2004 by Solonor

Just got back from the show. It was fricking awesome! Must sleep now. If I ever leave this world alive I’ll thank you for all the things you did in my life If I ever leave this world alive I’ll … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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If I Ever Leave This World Alive

Posted on March 26, 2004 by Solonor

Yes, I am alive. I would have blogged about that this morning, but my SQL database (and thus MT) was unavailable. On tonight’s agenda: Flogging Molly! Continue reading →

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We interrupt this broadcast

Posted on March 23, 2004 by Solonor

From the main office in Orlando, Florida, this programming note. The content of Solonor’s Ink Well will remain uncompromisingly static until Friday due to the absence of its creator. Mr. Rasreth will be on a goodwill tour of North Carolina, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Passion Stirred Little Passion

Posted on March 22, 2004 by Solonor

Well, I finally saw Mel Gibson’s little movie, yesterday. Since everyone who’s been dying to see it surely has by now, I won’t bother with hiding my opinions behind the “spoiler” banner. Bottom line: I must be the most jaded … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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