Turn it up to 11

Posted on March 1, 2004 by Solonor

So, maybe it wasn’t the best of the trilogy, but the 11 Oscars for Return of the King weren’t so much about that specific movie as a nod to the incredible effort (and amazing faith) it took to even attempt to put Tolkien’s work on film. To have it not suck was my small prayer back in 1999 when I first heard about it. To have it be so brilliant exceeded my greatest hopes. It was a wonderful night of awards for a wonderful group of people.

In fact, I cannot remember ever watching the Oscars without disagreeing with at least one choice. That’s the whole reason the Lunch Gang™ came up with the idea for the Oscar Do-Overs. But I can’t think of any choice I’d argue with this year.

Posted in The Big Screen | 10 Comments

But I never get weepy!

Posted on February 28, 2004 by Solonor

I have a weakness for these quizzes, even if I don’t post the results of many. However, when one is this simple (one question) and accurate…

Cancer Drinking style:
Cancer is a comfort drinker – and an extra wine with dinner or an after-work beer or six can be extra comforting, can’t it, Cancer darling?

Like fellow water signs Scorpio and Pisces, Crabs must guard against lushery. Cancers are brilliant at ferreting out secret parties and insinuating themselves on VIP lists – and, in true Hollywood style, Cancers are never really drunk; instead, they get “tired and emotional” (read: weepy when lubricated).

But there’s nothing better than swapping stories (and spit) over a few bottles of inky red wine with your favorite Cancer. Even your second-favorite Cancer will do. The sign also rules the flavor vanilla, and you’d be adored if you served up vanilla vodka and soda.

Alcohoroscopes- what do the stars say about your drinking style
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[ via Crazy Tracy ]

Posted in Wouldya Lookit That! | 2 Comments

Congrats F*cko!

Posted on February 27, 2004 by Solonor

Tucows Acquires BlogRolling.com

“BlogRolling.com is a ‘best-of-breed’ service enjoyed by tens of thousands of users,” said Ross Rader, Tucows’ director of research and innovation, “and we believe the acquisition of BlogRolling will enhance the capabilities available in Tucows’ Blogware service. ”

Well duh.

Posted in Yo! Listen Up! | 3 Comments

My Spouse Needs A Blog

Posted on February 26, 2004 by Solonor

Just so she can post her cat pictures and stop being so superior about not having a blog like “you and your geeky little friends.”

The only problem is that she hates writing. Fortunately, she has a willing husband to type her adventures into his blog. (And on his nights off, I do it instead… badum-chick!)

Today’s Tales of the Book Store includes blasphemy and revulsion. If you’re squeamish about body parts or are afraid you’ll get struck down by a humorless God, you’d best leave now.

First, the “we’re so going to hell” story…

When the manager suggested that they rename the drinks in the cafe to cash in on the new Mel Gibson movie, she suggested the “Pontius Pi-latte.”

*groan*

And she complains about my puns. At least I’m going to have company in Hades!

Now the gross part.

She asked us to guess what she found in the children’s section today. We guessed everything from a dirty diaper to a dead body. But it was way more bizarre than that… here’s how she told it:

I saw something on the floor. I bent down to pick it up and… oh. my. God. It was toenail clippings! Someone had clipped their toenails in the kids section of the book store. Ewwwwwwwwwwwww.

Yeah, she needs a blog.

Posted in Life, the Universe and Everything | 4 Comments

And the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor will go to…

Posted on February 26, 2004 by Solonor

MY FLOOR!

This is the best Oscar picking strategy I’ve ever seen.

Ever.

[ via Buzz ]

Posted in Strangeness | 1 Comment

Ash Wednesday points to ponder

Posted on February 26, 2004 by Solonor

Last night’s scripture reading seemed to be a great reminder to those who would set themselves up as God’s chosen judges of what is right that they should look at themselves first. (Yes, that includes holier-than-thou bloggers like me.)

For day after day they seek me out;
they seem eager to know my ways,
as if they were a nation that does what is right
and has not forsaken the commands of its God.

Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Sermon | 9 Comments

See? I knew I was a necessary evil.

Posted on February 26, 2004 by Solonor

“A woman can take care of the family. It takes a man to provide structure, to provide stability.” – Tom DeLay, House majority leader

The country is in good hands. Why change?

[ via The People’s Republic of Seabrook ]

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 8 Comments

Where’s PETA when you need ’em?

Posted on February 25, 2004 by Solonor

Save the Pinata

Posted in Strangeness | 3 Comments

No Pressure

Posted on February 24, 2004 by Solonor

After all it’s only “the most fundamental institution of civilization…”

CNN.com – Bush calls for same-sex marriage-ban amendment

Am I really that out-of-touch with reality? Are people really clamoring for this, or is this something to divert attention from real issues? In my life, I don’t know of very many people who care one way or the other whether a gay couple gets married. And even those are more concerned with jobs, taxes and health care than this.

And, please, if you’re going to make the argument that this is the end of the world as we know it, could you at least say HOW?

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 15 Comments

What’s in your player?

Posted on February 24, 2004 by Solonor

Don’t really know what the point of this is, but since I don’t have any content to spew, here’s something I saw at various sites.

List the first 10 random mp3’s that get played when you fire up your player.

1. “Seventeen” – The Sex Pistols
2. “Police On My Back” – The Clash
3. “Milk Cow Blues” – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
4. “Diamonds in the Rough” – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
5. “Pretty Paper” – Roy Orbison
6. “Blue Bayou” – Roy Orbison
7. “Agnus Dei” – Bel Canto
8. “Cape Breton Song” – Capercaillie
9. “London’s Burning” – The Clash
10. “Electrolite” – R.E.M.

Posted in Life, the Universe and Everything | 6 Comments