Author Archives: Solonor

At the risk of being trendy…

Posted on June 9, 2005 by Solonor

I get asked a lot, “What music are you listening to?” I usually stammer and remind these people how old I am and tell them that I haven’t bought a CD in years. I usually listen to the same old … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Zzzzzzap!

Posted on June 8, 2005 by Solonor

“Come to Florida,” they said. “We have year-round sunshine and no snow,” they said. “And sandy beaches… and theme parks…” How come no one told me about the daily lightning strikes? You know… the ones that knock out your cable … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Not Fade Away

Posted on June 6, 2005 by Solonor

Not posting much lately, because I’ve been thinking about dumping this site and growing the hell up. (The silliness of that statement makes me laugh. That can’t be all bad, right?) Actually, I am seriously considering what kind of a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Speaking of evil books…

Posted on June 2, 2005 by Solonor

In anticipation of the midnight release party that every book store in the universe will have upon the arrival of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, my sainted spouse was put in charge of decorating her store’s front window for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Summer Reading List

Posted on June 2, 2005 by Solonor

I think I’m ready for the beach. Folding chair? CHECK! Towel? CHECK! Sunscreen (SPF 2000)? CHECK! Book bag? CHECK! Peril-sensitive sunglasses to protect me from the Ten Most Harmful Books of the 19th and 20th Centuries? CHECK! Continue reading →

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Pomp and Circumstance

Posted on May 26, 2005 by Solonor

So far so good on the Graduation Day festivities. Here are a couple of shots of the dude in all his post-high-school glory. The rest are in the photoblog. Now we’re off to the post-graduation dinner! Continue reading →

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When nine hundred years old YOU reach, look as good YOU will not, hmm?

Posted on May 26, 2005 by Solonor

Yes, today is another in a never-ending and increasingly common series of days in which we all get to feel OLD. Finally, overcoming much doubt, my son (whom I have always referred to on this blog as Whiny the Elder) … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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With sharp pointy teeth!

Posted on May 25, 2005 by Solonor

My so-called “friend” (the same one who shot the Busy Mom pic) sent me some more pictures from our trip last weekend. I had this long explanation about how this picture came to be. But I don’t think you’ll buy … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Search your peelings…

Posted on May 24, 2005 by Solonor

I know you’re sick of Star Wars crap, but just one more… Grocery Store Wars Help me Obi-Wan Cannoli! You’re my only hope! [ via Cableman ] Continue reading →

Posted in Wouldya Lookit That! | 3 Comments

My wish o’ the moment

Posted on May 23, 2005 by Solonor

To sing a duet with Iris DeMent. *le sigh* Continue reading →

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