Category Archives: Wouldya Lookit That!

Putting lipstick on a pig with AI

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Solonor

A couple of weeks ago, we were driving and listening to Folk Alley on the radio when a song by Slaid Cleaves came on. That reminded me that I recorded a cover of his song “Millionaire” a few years back. … Continue reading →

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Wait…why is that funny?

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Solonor

A couple of weeks ago, Whiny the Elder and I were flipping around the TV dial when we stumbled upon an episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show–one of the best of the early 60’s sitcoms (if not of all … Continue reading →

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With Great Intelligence comes Great Responsibility

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Solonor

(Avert your eyes if you haven’t seen the Doctor Who Christmas special yet. *SPOILERS*) This is one of the reasons I love Doctor Who so much…especially when it’s being run by someone who’s a fan of the show, like Steven … Continue reading →

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What’s that again about Dick?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Solonor

I was perusing blogs and blog-like substances this morning when I came across a post at The Nerdist by Sir Dr. Eric Idle, MBE, DFA, OB/Gyn, wherein he goes on at-length about meeting Brian Cox (who is, apparently, Britain’s version of … Continue reading →

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Squirrel!

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Solonor

You know the problem with vowing to get things done including writing in a blog is that writing in a blog generally gets in the way of getting things done. The more time I sit at the computer thinking about … Continue reading →

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Jinxed by Pocket Brain

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Solonor

It’s a conspiracy, I tells ya! Just as I grab the hot new release of WordPress for Android that includes the ability to do WYSIWYG on the phone, the fan on my video card dies on my PC. So, despite … Continue reading →

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WordPress for Android

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Solonor

I probably won’t post any more than normal just because I can do it from my pocket brain (android), but it is kinda neat…yannow, in case I suddenly have the urge to make a post from a tiny keyboard and … Continue reading →

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Nerd Alert! Richard Curtis, Steven Moffat and Neil Gaiman on completion of his Doctor Who script!

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Solonor
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Sure, ’tis a bit nippy…

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Solonor

The above photo was taken at 12:15. In Florida. On a sunny day. When we got to church in the morning, we thought we ought to take a picture of the icicles, because…well, because in 16 years here, I don’t … Continue reading →

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The Onion: Trekkies Bash New Film As ‘Fun, Watchable’

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Solonor

Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As ‘Fun, Watchable’

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