Author Archives: Solonor

Stupid Bloody Shirts For Stupid Bloody People

Posted on August 26, 2003 by Solonor

No one–and I mean NO ONE–does a rant like Mordant. I’ve come to the realization that I need to be a bit picky about what I quote from her, or else I’ll wind up just copying her every post. Target … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Carnival of the Vanities, Rants 'n' Whines | 3 Comments

Crouching Tiger Ruined Jackie Chan

Posted on August 26, 2003 by Solonor

I don’t really know why I’m doing a review of The Medallion. If you’re like me, you’re going to go see Jackie Chan just because it’s Jackie Chan. He’s got the same endearing qualities as Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Blogcritics, The Big Screen | 7 Comments

How can you tell he’s a king?

Posted on August 25, 2003 by Solonor

Well, he looks like one! (Yes, I know that’s not the right line.) Click for larger image And, what’s this then? Could it be that we’ll be able to see the extended versions of Fellowship of the Ring and the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Blogcritics, The Big Screen | 9 Comments

Bobby Bonds: 1946-2003

Posted on August 23, 2003 by Solonor

Well, hell. It’s just not a good week for baseball fans. There are only 4 guys in the 300 HR-300 SB Club: Willie Mays, Andre Dawson, Barry and Bobby Bonds. After a long bout with cancer, Bobby Bonds, one of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Don’t be dissin’ the moose and bunny!

Posted on August 22, 2003 by Solonor

We’ve been groovin’ to VH1’s I Love the 70’s tonight. It’s really cool how they make a decade I purport to hate into something kinda cool. Of course, a good chunk of the show is dedicated to making fun of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 11 Comments

They usually show movies on a flight like that!

Posted on August 22, 2003 by Solonor

I was 5 years old when I really started paying attention to the Red Sox. That was in 1967, and my hero was Yaz. Just the year before, some guy named Ken Coleman replaced the legendary Curt Gowdy as the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Blogcritics, Carnival of the Vanities | 7 Comments

WARNING: Cooties Alert!

Posted on August 22, 2003 by Solonor

The following statement was released by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta this morning: Whatever you do, do not click on any link that will take you to the web site known as JadedJu. For the love of all … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Aortal | 2 Comments

Let’s Look It Up!

Posted on August 21, 2003 by Solonor

Our daughter is apparently wondering about our usual habit of rambling discussions about the strangest subjects in the car. In the time it takes us to drive from the grocery store home (about 10 minutes) we will usually have discussed … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Car Talk | 3 Comments

Research Can Be Fun

Posted on August 21, 2003 by Solonor

I’ve been hip-deep in Tolkien (ewww) from messing around with this stuff. Anyway, if any of you haven’t seen The Encyclopedia of Arda when researching Tolkien place names and such, then I suggest you take a peek. I think it’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Wouldya Lookit That! | 2 Comments

Get On Yer Bikes An’ Ride!

Posted on August 20, 2003 by Solonor

Once again, it’s time for Statia to put on a funny helmet and sweat. (Make up the rest yourself. I’m tired.) Go chip in a penny or three, as she pedals her butt off in the Multiple Sclerosis Society’s ms150 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Yo! Listen Up! | 2 Comments