Stacey Cowles, the big boss, told me during the Editorial Board retreat Wednesday that he occasionally checks in on Huckleberries Online. Which, of course, caused me to shake uncontrollably. (Actually, I just swallowed hard while pretending to cough.) Actually, I enjoy the thought that he's…
David Ferreira finds a unique way to feed the birds Tuesday at Fort Island Gulf Beach in Crystal River, Fla. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/Citrus County Chronicle, Brian LaPeter) Top Cutlines:1. In-Flight refueling exercise for the Utah Air National Guard? -- Milt Nelson.2. Duane…
This undated image provided by the U.S. Mint shows one of three final choices for the design of the Washington state quarter. The designs are being reviewed by the U.S. Mint, and will be sent back to the state this spring. Washington residents will be…
In this photo provided by the Miami Dolphins, Dolphins offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, center, is shown during a game Dec. 4, 2005 in Miami. The St. Louis Rams hired Linehan as coach earlier today. Linehan became the first UI Vandal alum to be named head…
For those keeping score at home, Seattle Times Editorial Page Editor Kate Riley e-mailed for permission to reprint my editorial from Wednesday re: that chilling new Internet law here. Guess I'm runnin' with the big dogs now.
Lady 1 (While reading the paper): "Boo Hoo, they are saying Joseph Duncan's not going to get a fair trial here."Lady 2 (Snottily responding): "Well he won't!"Lady 1: "Well....WHO CARES!"Lady 2 (Snottily responding): " Well if anything ever happens to me, I sure hope YOU'RE…
"When you look at the way the House of Representatives has been run, it has been run like a plantation, and you know what I'm talking about…. It has been run in a way so that nobody with a contrary view has had a chance…
Issue: Atlas falls in pieces: Auction ends era for CdA sawmill, clears lakefront for development/Becky Kramer, Spokesman-ReviewDFO: I remember helping Doug Clark shovel sawdust chips from the Atlas Mill into a pickup for $5 a load back in the 1970s. He used the chips for…
Issue: Turning 50DFO: My child bride turned 50 today. She has aged well. She has aged well. I didn't ask her if she was bugged by the Big 5-0 because she doesn't seem to be. I'm six years older. As long as she doesn't catch…
1. APhoto Fix: A Turkish Van cat inside an apartment of the eastern Turkish city of Van, earlier today. The Turkish province of Van, known across the world for the fact that 4 children died of bird flu here, was in the past known only…
I met with my padre this a.m., so I'm running about 20 minutes late. Quick Fix 6 is headed your way shortly.
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.
