Author Archives: Solonor

Genesis of The Doctor

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Solonor

The fourth basic character remains always something of a mystery, and is seen rather through the eyes of the other three… Dr. Who: A frail old man lost in space and time. They give him this name because they don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Wouldya Lookit That! | 1 Comment

Shazbot! What the frakking felgercarb is this smeg, droogies?

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Solonor

Watching Firefly, I was struck by their particular method of futuristic swearing. At first, I thought it was made up words (like “frell” or “Belgium”), but it turns out that they’re just speaking gibberish Chinese. The reason I know this … Continue reading →

Posted in Strangeness | 3 Comments

Same to you, Florida Amendment 2!

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Solonor

And similar constitutional amendments and discriminatory laws in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, … Continue reading →

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 5 Comments

Meanwhile, a hundred years ago…

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Solonor

While Barack Obama visits the White House today (“measuring the drapes” as it were), I decided to see if I could find some evidence of the outrage that Booker T. Washington’s dinner with President Roosevelt caused in 1901. So, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wouldya Lookit That! | 1 Comment

Look, you stupid bastard. You’ve got no arms left!

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Solonor

I have started to write something several times since I first heard a local radio talk monster quoting an e-mail from one of his slobbering minions: “Watching the Obama victory last night was like re-living 9/11. I felt just like … Continue reading →

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 4 Comments

Just…wow.

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Solonor

Truly, I never thought I’d see the day. Congratulations, President-elect Obama!!

Posted in Yo! Listen Up! | 7 Comments

VOTE!

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Solonor

If you don’t know where to vote, then use your brain…by which, of course, I mean Google.

Posted in Yo! Listen Up! | 2 Comments

DOOOOOOOM!

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Solonor

According to most of the McCain supporters I have spoken to, this is our last day of freedom on earth. Should the expected apocalypse of an Obama victory come to pass tomorrow, life as we know it will end. Now, … Continue reading →

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 9 Comments

How was your Halloween?

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Solonor

I spent Halloween locked in a church. With teenagers. Aiee! It really wasn’t so bad. Lots of video games and ping pong and junk food. The “adults” took a stab at watching Holy Grail at around 1:30 in the morning, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, the Universe and Everything | 1 Comment

Let the pouting begin!

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Solonor

David Tennant has made it official. He will not be returning as Doctor Who after the 2009 specials. Bummer. I think he was my favorite Doctor after Tom Baker (because everyone knows your first Doctor is your favorite). It helped … Continue reading →

Posted in The Big Screen | 1 Comment