During my recent vacation, I read an Alden Nowlan poem, "He Sits Down On The Floor Of A School Of The Retarded" in which the poet offers this thought after an encounter with a mentally handicapped woman who wanted him to hold her: "It's what…
Item: Pro-life leaders denounce murder of abortion doctor George Tiller/FoxNews.comBryan Fischer/Idaho Values Alliance: As much as we can understand the energy generated by the heinous nature of Tiller’s crimes, Christians cannot be true to the Scriptures and sanction the bombing of abortion clinics or the…
I hadn’t been to Mallards since a random Mother’s Day approximately ten years ago, and the place remains unchanged. The long aisles of floral upholstered chairs and mirrored walls still exude a vague sense of 80’s high class, but a tell-tale layer of dust and…
Nanci Brum, 62, of Post Falls in the heat treat department at Buck Knives in Post Falls on Wednesday. Buck Knives recently launched an initiative called the "American Commitment," with the primary focus on making as many knives as possible in the Post Falls plant…
Taryn A Hecker Photography & Bent's Beer Garden's Inaugural Summer Cookoff! 3-8 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at 32539 N. 4th, Spirit Lake. Promises to be a good time. Bent is signing up folks for the BBQ cookoff. Several folks are bringing side dishes, including Herb…
Among the measures awaiting his approval was House Bill 374, authored by Otter's most over-the-top foe, Rep. Bob Nonini, R-Coeur d'Alene. Nonini had been gavelled down in the House for firing hot words at Otter. In his end-of-session press conference, Otter said he suspected some…
Item: New size brings content, design changes to S-R/Editor Gary Graham, SRMore Info: Welcome to the new-look Spokesman-Review. The paper you’re holding is narrower than it used to be. The change is a cost-cutting measure, but we also believe readers will find the compact size…
Huckleberries Online will be rolling again tomorrow morning when I return from an 11-day vacation. You'll want to be here to talk about that change in the SR that's coming to your doorstep Monday. Also, it sounds as though plans are under way for a…
I hope I got the day right this time. I've been busy in the garden and with a paint brush, enjoying the sun as much as I can before I return to Huckleberries Central on Monday to fire up the blog again and to listen…
Councilman MikeK and I had a good time on the panel re: electronic media at Leadership Coeur d'Alene's 2009 Media Day Thursday. I'd tell you what we said that drew the biggest laughs. But I'm prevented from doing so by Leadership Coeur d'Alene's Media Rule.…
If you get this: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/may/29/scientists-find-new-killer-virus-in-africa/You probably shouldn't take this: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/may/28/acetaminophens-liver-risks-understated-fda-report/What's your cure for what ails you?
I spent a few days in downtown Seattle recently. I love big city life. I enjoy the hustle and the bustle and the anonymity of blending in with the crowds. I love being able to walk everywhere, and the quiet oasises you find in the…
"... investigators and Spokane health officials fear the number of sex partners Zuriel Roush exposed to the virus could be as high as 80. If that’s true, the case could create an unprecedented health problem for the Inland Northwest." http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/may/29/dozens-may-face-hiv-risk/So why in 2009, do people…
That's what the sign on the back of the white Dodge Ram pickup said. "PMS Mobile Unit: I Fix It," and a phone number. I followed the truck east on 29th until he cut me off, and made a sharp right turn. Which ticked me…
I've always wondered what unnatural gas is.Anyhow, here's some good news: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/may/28/avista-customers-will-see-rate-reduction/
A five-year-old Cougar cheerleader in training: http://wsu-online.blogspot.com/#0Do you know the words to your alma mater's fight song? I thought ours was "We are the Champions." Maybe Queen stole it?
In Idaho news, downtown CDA's profile keeps rising, but school budgets are falling.http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/may/29/cda-office-building-will-feature-lake-view/http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/may/29/idaho-school-districts-declaring-emergencies/
Work, of sorts, beckons this morning as I will be part of a discussion panel with Councilman Mike K for Leadership Coeur d'Alene re: the electronic media. I signed up before I decided to take a week and a half off. I had to cancel…
When Aram Langhans asked the Yakima Heart Center to remove his Social Security number from their files, his request had unexpected consequences: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/may/27/patient-denied-treatment-over-social-security/When was the last time you were asked for your SS number? Have you ever refused the request?
Cabbage Boy on May 28 at 10:47 a.m."Sad thing is there are many kids who probably have learned their “history” from Disney. No need for revisionist history when you have entertainment history already indoctrinated."Bent on May 28 at 11:21 a.m."I know, CB. Bambi ruined a…
Wiener dog races, singing Chihuahuas, pet portraits and animal massage. What could be more fun? http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/may/28/event-for-all-furries-family/ Alas, Milo is strictly an indoor cat and too young to attend this event. Where do you hang out with your pets?
"The federal government has handed over ownership of an 80-year-old courthouse to Kootenai County." More here: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/may/28/old-courthouse-given-kootenai-county/Thoughts?
"Pencils seem to be made more cheaply than they used to be. Quite often the lead is not in the center of the pencil. This yields a poorly sharpened pencil that has wood on one side." Full comment here: http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/hbo/2009/may/27/little-tiny-tables/#commentsAnything else they don't make like…
I'm still a little sore from moving my piano Friday. We got a new sofa. You know what that means--- time to rearrange the furniture. Only thing is, I'm NOT a visual person. I have to move each piece to see if I like it…
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.
