'Friday Night Lights'
I had read the book long ago and was sure the movie would be terrible. It wasn't. But I was certain the TV series would be a total joke. Wrong again. It was one of the best shows ever. At least that's how I saw…
The Slice archive for July 8, 2011
FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2011
Let the weekend commence 1
Near the end of my bike ride home from work, I detected the unmistakable smell of burning charcoal. First thought: Ah, one side of the sacred summer-aroma triangle -- the other two being fresh-cut grass and chlorine. Second thought: Already? It's not even 3 o'clock.…
Don't let the weekend suck your blood 2
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People whose opinions I respect
Have been recommending Ann Patchett's new book, "State of Wonder." www.thebark.com
Interacting with those not wearing much 1
When the hot weather finally settles in, you might have occasion to see people who don't have on much in the way of clothing. That happens in summer. The key is to remain calm and follow these simple tips. Do: Focus on the eyes, but…
Speaking of former Spokane TV news anchors 1
The print Slice alluded to this 1992 magazine cover not all that long ago. And a couple of readers absolutely freaked. They suggested I was being grossly insensitive. But as you can see, she wanted to tell her story. www.people.com
Before she tried to kill a Spokane judge 1
Oh, wait. That was just a movie role. www.mrbreakfast.com
We need to do more to promote the falls 1
That's what Slice reader Meredith Elsensohn says. And I agree with her. How many cities have a cataract of that magnitude right downtown? This isn't the first time Meredith has shared that opinion with me. On April 3, 2007, The Slice column noted her feelings…
Here's how not to start the day 1
Glanced at today's print Slice and noticed I had written "picked herring" where I intended to say "pickled herring." I'm hoping that's not an omen for how the day is going to proceed. Picked herring? Sort of makes you picture migrant laborers leaning over the…
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