Category Archives: Life, the Universe and Everything

Gimpy Goodness

Posted on April 5, 2003 by Solonor

I just realized that I hadn’t posted anything today. No excuse for that! I spent most of today cleaning the pool and uprooting unwanted pine trees. Did I mention that I hate the outdoors? If I could avoid all yardwork … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Dancing Fool

Posted on March 29, 2003 by Solonor

“Here, Dad, come and try this…” Ha! My kids thought they’d embarass me by getting me to try Dance Dance Revolution (on the PC, not in public). Bah. It’s just disco Tetris. Piece o’ cake. Continue reading →

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Fortune Telling

Posted on March 28, 2003 by Solonor

Tonight, we went out to our favorite Chinese hole-in-the-mall, and in the span of an evening, I saw my childrens’ futures. Whiny: I didn’t get a fortune! That. Just. Doesn’t. Happen. I have no future! ME: Yes, but now you … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Embracing the Inner Geek

Posted on March 27, 2003 by Solonor

It may appear to you that I have completely flipped my lid with this fantasy baseball thing. Ha! If this was your first clue, you haven’t been paying attention. I like being a nerd. In my mind, I am not … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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It Was Thuper!

Posted on March 23, 2003 by Solonor

Yesterday was filled with superhero-ish goodness. In the morning, Pepperkat showed me a toy she downloaded for The Sims. It’s probably been out for a while, but it’s called The Bat Phone, and it lets your sims call the Hall … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Good For What Ales Ya

Posted on March 23, 2003 by Solonor

We went up to Mount Dora, yesterday, to have a quiet afternoon tea at the same place we discovered when Ejen and Snowgirl were here at Christmas (see A Spot of Manly Tea). It’s sooooo relaxing just to sit and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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That’s What Friends Are For

Posted on March 22, 2003 by Solonor

Yes, even though there was a 40-hour gap between the last two posts, I still have to make a post every calendar day. It’s a disease. I got an e-mail this morning from one of the wisest people I know. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Cynical? Me?

Posted on March 21, 2003 by Solonor

For a long time, I have cringed at the whole yellow ribbon thing. The last thing I need is someone carving open my head and pouring hot, jagged bits of Tony Orlando and Dawn into it. But that’s not all. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Take a breath

Posted on March 20, 2003 by Solonor

All the warblogging and anti-warblogging and political posturing and preparations and unease and tension and anticipation should be over now. There’s nothing left to argue about. We are at war. For the right or wrong reasons – avoidable or not … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I’m Glad I Wasn’t Home

Posted on March 15, 2003 by Solonor

Subj: It was HORRIBLE!!! Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 18:16:06 -0500 From: Grump I was watching cable TV, but switched to DVD for a while. Then, when I went back to TV, NOTHING was there!. I reset the box, but … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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