Issue: We had an interesting debate over the weekend, launched by my idea of changing the words re "about this blog" at the left of this Web page. I was considering replacing "conservative grouch" with "recovering conservative" because I don't feel grouchy any more.DFO: Like…
During the weekend, SR colleague Taryn Brodwater caughter her son, Bailey, 3 1/2, picking his nose. Taryn to Bailey: "Don't pick your nose." Bailey: "I'm not." Taryn: It looks like you're picking your nose." Bailey: "I'm not picking my nose. I'm looking for boogers."
APhoto Fix: Reputed Ku Klux Klansman Edgar Ray Killen looks for his wheelchair as he arrive at the Neshoba County Courthouse in Philadelphia, Miss., today. Killen attended the first day of jury selection of his trial for the deaths of three civil rights workers in…
One more day until Monday, Monday, can't trust that day launches us into a new work week. Here's your Wild Card ...
Do you see that note on the left side of the blog site here: "About this blog"?" I'm considering changing two words to reflect a change in attitude -- replacing "conservative grouch" with "recovering conservative." What do you think? I may keep the rest. Or…
Issue: Newcomer KennyG raised an interesting question in the form of the well known WWJD -- What would Jesus Do (with Jim West)?DFO: OK, let's forget the religion here, and whether Jesus was Divinity Incarnate as many believe, including me. You should know enough about…
Looks like Any Mouse and his friends are boycotting Huckleberries Online because they can't tolerate Bearable Bob. Which is a shame. They brought much to this forum. But life goes on. And mebbe this gives me the chance to make some changes here that I've…
Issue: Residents hit BNSF's rails: Railroad takes hundreds on free trip; meeting on depot coming up/Erica Curless, SR.Frum Helen Back: "My dear DFO, NEENER NEENER NEENER. You missed a really fun time. Regarding the 10-30 Castrol in my martini: While I'm forgiving, I'm also cautious.…
Zogby: Wendy's Favorite U.S. Fast Food: Taco Bell, McDonalds are runnersup/NewsMax.DFO: McDonalds might be a runnerup, but it'll remain first in my book, if we, indeed, land that $29 million Ray Kroc grant for a new community center. BTW, my favorite fast food is Taco…
The forum's open if you have something on your mind ...
Question: There is an article in the CDA Press today (6/10/05) re: McEuen Field. It states that the city of CDA "... made its first purchase toward acquiring Tubbs Hill, and this future park site was included in that purchase." Future park site meaning McEuen…
Attention: Huckleberries Online needs a report back on this afternoon's BNSF choo-choo ride, from Hauser to Sandpoint. Check in as early as you can. And pay attention for possible Monday Huckleberries for me ...BTW, you can find the story about BNSF's June 15 meeting with…
Miracles happen when the Vietnam War Memorial Moving Wall comes to town. See Item No. 5.Two former Spokesman-Review reporters were working on a story that would have revealed that ex-FBIer Mark Felt was "Deep Throat." But they backed away from it because of concerns about…
re: Duane Hagadone's assurances that the Blackwell Island project will be enviro safe.I'm about as comfortable as I am with the EPA Super Fund Fiasco and how it has been handled. I wish I was comfortable with the Super Fund. On the one hand I…
2 of 3 stars from CDA Family Oliveria ... Singing fabulous, but you have to like Rodgers & Hammerstein. This is no Smokey Joe's Cafe. Voices: Top Notch. Piano Playing: Top Notch. Choreography: Minimal. Set Design: So-so. Male vocalists Robbie French and Jadd Davis are…
Jim West:"Cowboy Take Me Away" (The Dixie Chicks)"My Boyfriend's Back" (The Angels)"Hit the Road Jack" (Ray Charles)"My Guy" (Mary Wells)Michael Jackson:"I Know What Boys Like" (The Waitresses)"Hot Child in the City" (Nick Gilder)"Hand in My Pocket" (Alanis Morrissette)"Super Freak" (Rick James)Howard Dean:"Creep" (Radiohead)"Crazy" (Patsy Cline)Charlton…
Erica Curless' story about the center here.The word's just leaking out that the city of Coeur d'Alene has landed a $25 million Kroc grant for a new community center. Stay tuned. (Photo above is of the late Joan Kroc, whose husband, Ray, built McDonalds hamburgers).History:…
Radio stations nudge oldies format off the air: The industry updates playlists for the iPod generation, alienating older listeners/Christian Science Monitor.DFO: I'm resurrecting this one from earlier today. A coupla nights ago, CDADave dedicated a song to Mayor Jim West that, for the life of…
"Ramsey Elementary (Coeur d'Alene) had its year-end "Beach Day" today. ... A carnival/fun day for the kids. Jean (The Cook) was one of the staff volunteers to climb into the dunk booth. Some of those little tykes have good arms!"Hat Tip (for photos, text): Phil…
Dressed in an ape suit, initiative pitchman Tim Eyman on Wednesday turned in thousands of signatures supporting his "900-pound gorilla" idea: performance audits of state and local government agencies, according to Rich Roesler/SR, here.1. Cartoonists Northwest has selected its top 'toon by a Northwest artist…
We're on Day 3 of the E-mail Crash of 2005. Hang in there. If you need to communicate with me, please do it through the blog. Or call me at the office. You can find the official SR message about this mess here.
... Is provided by Toadman/Synaptic Disunion here, plus his commentary about it here.
... Shasta and Dylan are still alive, sez Bill McCrory/Whitecaps, here.
Issue: Hopes are high that missing Groene children are still alive: Father offers prized motorcycle as incentive for tipsters to come forward/Susan Drumheller, SR.DFO: It's good that people are continuing to hope and prepare for the return of the children. In particular, the actions of…
Without fear or trembling, I present your ticket to tonight's Wild Card main event ...
D.F. Oliveria started Huckleberries Online on Feb. 16, 2004. Oliveria's Sunday print Huckleberries is a past winner of the national Herb Caen Memorial Column contest.
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