Author Archives: Solonor

Blogging Blahs

Posted on October 18, 2003 by Solonor

I think everyone gets them now and then. I’ve had them for a few weeks now. And there’s nothing like a combination of self-doubt, preoccupation with something else, two weeks worth of trips with only dial-up access and a DoS … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Life, the Universe and Everything | 3 Comments

Forget the glory! Now for Rat!

Posted on October 14, 2003 by Solonor

“Can you not see that your uncle is varied by your mall content?” Yeah, I know it’s a cheap shot making fun of accents. Still funny, though. Engrish TTT Captions Continue reading →

Posted in Strangeness | 4 Comments

Luther

Posted on October 14, 2003 by Solonor

We went to see the movie Luther yesterday afternoon. Excellent film, though not exactly your typical Hollywood blockbuster. It tells of Martin Luther’s struggle against the Catholic church in the early 1500’s. Joseph Fiennes is excellent as Luther, as is … Continue reading →

Posted in The Big Screen | 3 Comments

The Secret Handshake

Posted on October 10, 2003 by Solonor

I know this might sound heretical, considering I’m sitting in the heart of the “Red Sox Nation”, but I really don’t like either of the terms “Red Sox Nation” or “Cowboy Up!” The former sounds like a marketing gimmick, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball | 12 Comments

Alive in New England

Posted on October 9, 2003 by Solonor

I landed in Providence last night at about 8:30, but I’m just now able to get a dial-up connection for the Etch-A-Sketch. As soon as we got off the plane, everyone gathered around the TV to check out the score. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Life, the Universe and Everything | 4 Comments

Hanging By A Thread

Posted on October 8, 2003 by Solonor

According to Brian Lewandowski, the key to Sox victory lies in the French knot. Apparently, it was his wife, not Derek Lowe, that saved Game 5. Thoughts From Big Bri: A Stitch in Time Saves Nine [ via Statia ] Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball | 3 Comments

I thought Florida was nuts…

Posted on October 8, 2003 by Solonor

CNN.com – Schwarzenegger wins, Davis concedes – Oct. 8, 2003 I don’t live in California, so I don’t know, but it can’t be that bad. Can it? At least Reagan told you what his lame-ass ideas were before you elected … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 10 Comments

Stupid Baseball

Posted on October 7, 2003 by Solonor

How does it do it? How does this stupid game with it’s screwed up owners and its overpaid players and its clueless Commissioner and all the other crap it piles on our heads to try to get us to stop … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball | 16 Comments

Red Sox-Yankees, The Way It Oughta Be!

Posted on October 6, 2003 by Solonor

Waaaaaaahhooooooo! Can’t talk. Must pass out now. Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball | 4 Comments

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Posted on October 6, 2003 by Solonor

Och! ’tis the old man’s birthday. Hop on over and wish him a happy one, eh? Continue reading →

Posted in Yo! Listen Up! | 1 Comment