Author Archives: Solonor

It is as it was.

Posted on March 20, 2004 by Solonor

There! I’m done messing with this stupid blog. I put it back the way it was (sorta). Hopefully, it’s now readable by everyone and doesn’t do any funny dances across the screen. Please, please, please, tell me if you have … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Yo! Listen Up! | 10 Comments

Little Pink Houses

Posted on March 19, 2004 by Solonor

I just finished reorganizing my blog using the default MovableType templates. Now, all the tags are “standard” and it should make updating the thing easier and blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, frickedty blah. I hate it. Continue reading →

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 5 Comments

Oh Heavenly Day

Posted on March 19, 2004 by Solonor

At about 5:30 last evening, I was in heaven. That’s because I was sitting in the warm evening breeze with my daughter’s head on my shoulder, watching the Montreal Expos take batting practice… the smell of popcorn and barbecue, pizza … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Life, the Universe and Everything | 2 Comments

So You Wanna Be A Rock’n’Roll Star

Posted on March 19, 2004 by Solonor

I’m no William Hung, but my musical ambitions had been a nagging sore at the back of my conscience for almost 20 years. It’s hard to get past all the excuses–no time, not good enough, no equipment, not good enough, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, the Universe and Everything, Tunes | 12 Comments

Amateur Night

Posted on March 18, 2004 by Solonor

One bad thing my vacation brings for you is that I have time to play with my toys. Yes, I have been preparing an assault on your ears again, good people. First up, my Gordon Lightfoot impression: Early Morning Rain … Continue reading →

Posted in Tunes | 8 Comments

GURPS News

Posted on March 17, 2004 by Solonor

When we moved here, we abandoned the traditional D&D system and started playing GURPS. This was mainly due to the fact that our GM friend was a GURPS-head, but also because in many ways GURPS is easier (and the older … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Wouldya Lookit That! | 6 Comments

Pardon the Dust

Posted on March 16, 2004 by Solonor

*cough* *sputter* *spew* I’m trying to move furniture around here, so the couch might look like it’s in a funny place until I get the TV situated. Go read somebody else’s blog for a bit. Just don’t forget to come … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Yo! Listen Up! | 11 Comments

It’s not Hell, daddy. It’s the Mall.

Posted on March 15, 2004 by Solonor

Nothing compensates for taking three 14-year-old girls to the Florida Mall like finding Heaven. For I have been to the mountain and seen Teavana. And, yea, it was good. I just steeped some extra fine Earl Grey. Ahhhhhhh. Helpful tea-brewing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Life, the Universe and Everything | 7 Comments

It’s my vacation. I can ramble if I want to.

Posted on March 15, 2004 by Solonor

Ah, blessed vacation. The kids are on spring break, and I already got rid of saw one off on his mission to bring the message of peace, love and monkeys to a foreign people. I only hope that the American … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Quick! Everyone in Canada hide!

Posted on March 13, 2004 by Solonor

We put our eldest on a plane to Toronto this morning. He’s the advance scout for our Canadian takeover. Be afraid, Canada. Be very afraid. Continue reading →

Posted in Life, the Universe and Everything | 3 Comments