Category Archives: Life, the Universe and Everything

Norton Volunteer Day

Posted on July 21, 2002 by Solonor

Miss Lucille was a preacher in Jessup, Georgia. That’s not hard to believe, after you sit next to her in a church service for a while. Where she is usually hard to understand (a combination of her thick southern accent … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Hello from up heah!

Posted on June 21, 2002 by Solonor

Well, even though we ain’t seen no elephants on this safari, it’s been cold enough to freeze yer toes off! It’s summah in Maine….cold, steady drizzle followed by prolonged periods of damp, cold drizzle. It’s enough ta curl ya toes … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Art of Being Frugal

Posted on March 27, 2002 by Solonor

O.K. So, ask me how I spent $60 for a free concert. On Monday night, our choir director was performing in the choir for Durufle’s Requiem at a church downtown. Full orchestra. Fancy church. The works. So, Mrs. R and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Wireless World

Posted on March 17, 2002 by Solonor

You thought you felt the earth tilt yesterday. It wasn’t your imagination. The equilibrium of everything shifted. Because, believe it or not, as geeky as I am, I have never owned a cell phone–until now. That’s right. I’ve finally made … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A Cultural Event

Posted on March 10, 2002 by Solonor

Yesterday, we decided to break out of the rut. Instead of trying to find a movie that Mrs. Rasreth and the 1/4-elves could all agree on (something I am sure every parent of a 15-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Patterns

Posted on March 4, 2002 by Solonor

When is the last time you examined the patterns in toast? I’m not talking about cute little things you say to your three-year-old (“Oh, look, bunnies!”)…but things like…Pat Sajak! I’m telling you, I live in a strange family… For example, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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