Author Archives: Solonor

Payback

Posted on October 23, 2003 by Solonor

Ain’t it a bitch? It was the only the second time in Joe Torre’s eight-year tenure as Yankees’ manager that New York surrendered an extra-inning run in the postseason, and the first time they had lost an extra-inning World Series … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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DUDE! THIS RAWKS!

Posted on October 22, 2003 by Solonor

I AM NOT SCREAMING. IT’S INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY. SO, BITE ME!!! [ VIA BRIAN KANE ] Continue reading →

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Carnival of the Vanities

Posted on October 21, 2003 by Solonor

It’s time for another edition of the Carnival. This time it’s courtesy of Eric Berlin. Continue reading →

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Where’s the glue?

Posted on October 21, 2003 by Solonor

Perfect timing! I got the instructions for How to Make a “Christmas Story” Lamp from Grump just in time to make one for the wife for Christmas. Shhhh! Don’t spoil the surprise! Extreme Geekiness: When I got to this point, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Sue Monster

Posted on October 21, 2003 by Solonor

Courtesy of Sgt. Grump, it’s The 2003 Dumb-Ass Corporate Lawsuit Awards. Featuring an all-star cast, including: Allstate insurance and the flaming pastries! The battle of the “Marts”–Wal vs K! More flammable breakfast foods! The ever-popular RIAA! The ultimate God vs … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bang! Bang!

Posted on October 20, 2003 by Solonor

Finally got out to see Kill Bill on Saturday night. What I saw was anime come to life… the part that wasn’t actual anime, of course. Tarantino has combined the more over-the-top elements of graphic novels (characters bleed… a lot) … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Blogcritics, Carnival of the Vanities, The Big Screen | 9 Comments

If they only had finan haddie…

Posted on October 19, 2003 by Solonor

Well, one of the few reasons we are ever tempted to move back to Maine was eliminated yesterday afternoon. We finally found a way to get into Boston’s Fish House. No more longing for a lobster roll, haddock, fried clams … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Tidbits

Posted on October 18, 2003 by Solonor

Went to see Runaway Jury last night. Not the greatest movie ever, but pretty darn good. I really wanted to see it because all of the marquees had it abbreviated as “Runaway Ju”. I thought it was about Jill. Pepperkat: … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Sox Fan vs. Cubs Fan

Posted on October 18, 2003 by Solonor

There is a great difference in the reaction to the inevitable losses by the Cubs and Sox. Cubs fans were devastated. They don’t get a chance to blow it very often. For Sox fans it was routine. Rookies. (I’m trying … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Go Marlins!

Posted on October 18, 2003 by Solonor

I never rooted for either of my “home” teams down here. The Devil Rays are way too awful with a way-too-awful stadium. And the Marlins pissed me off by selling the team after the ’97 World Series win. In fact, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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