Author Archives: Solonor

Don’t worry. He’s just play-testing the astral plane for the new edition.

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Solonor

“E. Gary Gygax!” is a favored faux expletive around here. I guess I’ll have to watch it now, since he’s got a little more access to the ethereal powers… Gary Gygax, Dungeons & Dragons creator, dies *stolen from the Woot … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Of Teefs and Chefs

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Solonor

So, the actual digging out of the infected tooth with a rusty spoon won’t happen until March 5 (soonest they could book it). The good news is that it stopped hurting right after I went to the dentist. Of course, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Let me ask you something! Does this scare you? Would you like if I took this and headed right for your damn incisors?

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Solonor

So, my plan to bankrupt American dentistry by not using their services has finally come to an end after 41 years. I woke up Saturday morning with an horrendous toothache, and after a weekend of drug-induced stupor (as opposed to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Fantastic!

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Solonor

This has got to be one of the coolest…um, no, that’s not it…what is the word I’m looking for? Oh, yeah! GEEKIEST things I’ve ever seen. I’m a little late to the party, but ever since March 10 of last … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Yeah, yeah, Happy Valentine’s Day…now, is it May 22, yet??

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Solonor

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Spore!

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Solonor

It seems like fo-evah since we obsessed over the news that Will Wright was coming out with the ultimate Sim game–Spore. In fact, it’s only been 3 or 4 years! But all the “it’s coming out this year…wait, no it’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Tips for coping with the next Blackberry outage

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Solonor

What do ya mean you didn’t even notice that there was a Blackberry outage? Anyway, for those of you with one of those expensive doohickeys that keep you tethered to your job at all times, here’s a lits of suggestions … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I think I’ll cry

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Solonor

Ok, I really was going to try to stay away from politics for a while. Hey, I made it a whole 4 days! (I’m not counting my whining about Hillary in other peoples’ comments.) However, this is too funny…and scary…and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Kitty Saga, Part 2

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Solonor

Good news on the kitty front. There are plenty of places willing to take him (including one in North Carolina that will provide transport), and according to a person who is somewhat of an expert in FIV-infected cats, it’s really … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Kitty Saga

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Solonor

There has been a stray cat hanging around our house for a bit, and despite not wanting to adopt another cat, we Continue reading →

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