Coming in Tuesday's Slice 3
What if they refuse to get off your lawn? www.themuppetmindset.blogspot.com
The Slice archive for April 2013
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013
Scrutinizing British Invasion terminology
A column item from a reader in today's Slice made reference to the Mersey Beat and then shortly thereafter alluded to Herman's Hermits. A couple of readers leaving phone messages took exception. They rightly contended that Mersey Beat refers to early Beatles era bands from…
People born on Earth Day 1
Does anyone born on Earth Day ever bring that up or hear others mention it? I wonder how many Earth Day babies will arrive today in the Spokane area.
Joan's friend from Spokane 2
As I noted in a post last night, there was a reference to Spokane in Sunday's episode of "Mad Men." "Working out of Spokane, there's only so far I can go." I wonder if anyone has plans to sell T-shirts adorned with that sentiment. But…
Helmets don't look goofy if...
You smile. www.notunlessimbeingchased.wordpress.com www.wearechildrens.org www.team33.co.uk
The gift that keeps on giving
When a nightmare neighbor moves away, the joy that brings you can last for years.
Is loudest person at work biggest idiot?
I'm sure it's not always the case. But sometimes the evidence suggests that there is a definite relationship. And, yes. I realize not everyone works in an office.
No. 1 song on this date in 1979 3
www.45cat.com What did you think of Deborah Harry?
SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2013
"Working out of Spokane...
...there's only so far I can go." That's a line from tonight's episode of "Mad Men"
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2013
When localizing a story goes too far
Check out the small subhead beneath the "Women Feared Missing" headline. www.testycopyeditors.org This is from the National Lampoon's Sunday newspaper parody from the 1970s.
Please write the cutline 2
As you know, a cutline is a photo caption. www.estergoldberg.com I hope this woman is alive and well and being visited regularly by her adult children who complain about how hot she keeps her house and how insanely loud the TV is.
This date in Slice history (1995)
This seriously limits the kid: A first-grader we know was talking about a school assignment. She had to write something about rabbits. "It has to be nonfiction," she said.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013
Second-hand cookout smoke
Coming in Saturday's Slice column.
Don't put foil-wrapped vegetable in pants 4
www.thecia.com.au Check back next week for more helpful travel tips. Do you know what sort of produce this gentleman is transporting?
In case you missed it
http://articles.latimes.com/2013/apr/15/local/la-me-frank-bank-20130416
Do you recall who starred in the movie? 3
www.mycomicshop.com Yes, it was Pat Boone. www.flickr.com
Re: That one meteorological incantation 1
We all know... Rain, rain, go away Come again some other day Sure. But you might have noticed that saying it seldom works. Why? Well, here's my theory. It's because we fail to specify an exact date. So I'm going to give it a try…
How do you like these swimsuits?
www.allgraphically.com www.glamoursplash.com
The pros and cons of reel mowers
www.someyapping.com OK. I'll start. Pro: The sound. Con: If you are enfeebled, it might be too hard to push. Pro: You do not need fuel. Con: If the grass is really long and your blades aren't sharp, pushing one of these around the yard can…
Sure, there's porn and pictures of cats
But the Internet is also home to a lot of customer reviews of Spokane area restaurants that closed years ago.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2013
Coming in Friday's Slice column
A question inspired by a minor hand injury last weekend.
When you asked for a raise...
What did your boss say? A) "If it were up to me..." B) "Ahahahahahahaha." C) "Sure, we could do that. But wouldn't you really rather have a title?" D) "What? You just got a raise 15 years ago!" E) "What color is the sky in…
Deal me in
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Playing-Card-SINGLE-1899-George-Washington-Souvenir-SPOKESMAN-REVIEW-BLG-SPOK-/190736076970?pt=AU_PaperPostcards&hash=item2c68c190aa
"Mr. Darcy's Guide to Courtship"
www.amazon.ca If you are interested in this, send me an email and I will forward the online press release. If I don't hear from you by 2, don't expect it until tomorrow.
Not used to this not being on all the time
en.wikipedia.com
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