Category Archives: Life, the Universe and Everything

Graduation was pretty cool, and thanks to the good fortune of her going to a small school, it was over pretty fast. I don’t have the photos pulled off our cameras, yet, but here are a couple of snaps from … Continue reading → Continue reading →

It’s amazing how quickly she’s gone from this: Me learn reed gud. to this: Dude. I’m a-gradumitatin’. Hells yeah. How the hell we got two super smart kids, I’ll never know. I think someone someplace else got shorted one. Sorry … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I was going to write my thoughts about the new Indiana Jones movie, but hearing that the great Harvey Korman died today, I think it’s best to leave it until tomorrow. Instead, remember Mr. Korman: one of the funniest, twisted … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Last night we went to our last school awards night ever. That’s right, kids, it’s time for the female half of the Spawn of Solonor act to graduate. In a couple of weeks, we’ll watch Pepperkat march up on stage … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Well, if you were around for our first stab at it last night, I am dreadfully sorry. Holy crap on a cracker it was awful! The guitars were out of tune and too loud. The battery on my acoustic guitar … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I haven’t performed in front of a bunch of drunks in years (and even then, never solo). And now my brother’s got me all excited about doing an open mic night tonight. I’ll let you know how it goes. Continue reading →

Last night we went to see Spamalot. It was our surprise Christmas present for the kids (which really came from out of the blue, as we’re not frequent attendees of touring Broadway shows). A splendid time was had all-around. We … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Gone but not forgotten, Gary Gygax is given credit for inventing our universe in the New York Times by Adam Rogers in his piece called Geek Love (with chart-y goodness!). It’s a little bit of a stretch to say that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

See, Doctor Pain actually turned out to be Doctor Why-Rip-Out-Teeth-When-They’re-Not-Hurting? Yes, he’d like me to get a root canal on said tooth (if I have $2,000 to spend), but he’d rather not pull it if it is feeling fine. And … Continue reading → Continue reading →

“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 →