Author Archives: Solonor

Send Emily to DC

Posted on May 31, 2006 by Solonor

No, not my Emily. Suzie and Tim’s Emily! She’s been nominated to attend the People-to-People World Student Leadership Forum in Washington, and she needs to scrape up the cash to go. I know for a fact how great this program … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Yo! Listen Up! | 1 Comment

Anyone in Syracuse listening?

Posted on May 30, 2006 by Solonor

I got an e-mail this weekend from the program director of WAER in Syracuse. He wanted a copy of the CD for their acoustic/folk show Common Threads. Purty cool, non? Listen to their webcast on Sundays from 2pm-4pm, and you … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Tunes | 5 Comments

X-Men 3: The Last Stand

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Solonor

We went and saw X-Men III last night. It wasn’t as good as the first two, but not for lack of familiar elements or cool nods to fans. They threw in a Sentinel and a couple of “fastball specials”; included … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in The Big Screen | 6 Comments

Dude. I heart YouTube so much.

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Solonor

Ramones – Spider Man Continue reading →

Posted in Wouldya Lookit That! | 1 Comment

Pharoah High

Posted on May 21, 2006 by Solonor

Ok, I don’t feel like leaving a rant up at the top all day (and possibly all week, as I’m heading to Nashville tomorrow for the annual meeting of the Solonor-BusyMom Mutual Depreciation Society). So, instead, here’s a cool, new … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Wouldya Lookit That! | 3 Comments

Sunday morning rant

Posted on May 21, 2006 by Solonor

This long, but stunning, rant by Mamacita drives home an excellent point. We’re testing kids to death and taking all creativity and fun out of school (thus the perceived need for a Rescuing Recess campaign). Schools spend half their allotted … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 2 Comments

Current TV

Posted on May 20, 2006 by Solonor

Anyone who wants to contribute can upload a video. Then, everyone in the Current online community votes for what should be on TV. You can join in at either stage — watch & vote or create & upload. (We’ve also … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Wouldya Lookit That! | 1 Comment

Can I have mine back in small, unmarked bills?

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Solonor

Damn it! I accidentally paid taxes this year when I wasn’t supposed to!! Or so says Speaker of the House, Dennis Hastert… Continue reading →

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 1 Comment

Yet more ways to buy my CD!

Posted on May 18, 2006 by Solonor

The pitiful sales figures for my CD are not from lack of availability! Besides putting it for sale on Amazon.com and making it downloadable via echospin and SoundClick myself, the amazing folks at CD Baby have put it on Tower … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Tunes | 3 Comments

Mmmm…

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Solonor

It is not often (ever?) that I get a chance to spend an evening having dinner with friends, followed by wine and conversation until almost midnight–while on a business trip! But that’s what I did Tuesday night, thanks to Brian, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Life, the Universe and Everything | 2 Comments