Submitted for your approval, today's chalk art sighting. I saw it this afternoon on a sidewalk directly across the street from Comstock Park. Just west of the park. The doubly colorful message was written in large letters, displayed for the reading pleasure of anyone just…
Here's a possibility. www.mycomicshop.com
Chances are you already know about this chapter in Spokane's military history. But just in case... http://www.fairchild.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123353531
Did you have a favorite? www.amazon.com
In a mostly forgotten 1980s TV series, this actor, who grew up in Spokane, played a 1960s Air Force officer who, in one episode, attends the "I Have a Dream" speech. Can you name him? The series?
www.boston.com www.tvguide.com www.deadline.com www.seriable.com
I know a Spokane woman who named her daughters after cities in Australia. This was not some random whim. The woman in question has spent time living in the Land Down Under. It is an important place to her. In my opinion, she chose fine…
I like to reinforce the idea of little kids wearing helmets when riding their bikes. So when I encounter a child on a bicycle I often say something affirming about him or her wearing a helmet. But I've noticed something. When I'm addressing a little…
Thoughts? www.moma.org
Nobody ever said Mariners fans had to be good spellers: Substitute teacher Norma Egger was used to kids asking if she is related to the Egger Meats family. (She is.) But she wasn't really ready for it when a little boy, excitedly bouncing in his…
http://420tribune.com/2010/02/vintage-marijuana-paperbacks/
...you remember when radio stations celebrated the month of Zeptember. www.rock102.com
You are correct. It is not in Spokane.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gonzaga
I am not a Seattle Mariners fan. But I know a lot of good people who are M's rooters. And each year about this time I find myself thinking the same thing. I wish these various friends, co-workers and blog commenters could experience having their…
...to make a convincing case that he or she is less interested in hydroplane racing than I am. Can't be done. And by the way, I'm not putting it down. To each his own. I'm just saying no one could possibly be less drawn to…
www.seakayaksafety.com Unlike the fellow awarded the Medal of Honor for his incredible real-life heroism.
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A friend and former colleague who grew up in Montana addressed a couple of Slice Blog issues -- searching for elementary schools with the same name as the one you attended and school counselors. "I tried Rattlesnake Grade School. There is only one, although they…
This was the No. 1 song on the radio. www.rbhsjukebox.wordpress.com Thought about dropping in a youtube link here. But why bother? Chances are, you already know every note.
Or so it would seem. What does that sailor have on his mind? Can you spot the artist? www.saturdayeveningpost.com
One reason living in the Northwest beats living in the Southwest: Less chance your cat will bring home a live lizard.
A) Spokane is not a cattle stockyards/beef processing center. B) We all know it is a put-down, but Fort Worth, Texas -- significantly bigger than Spokane -- embraces that nickname. C) Many of those who use that expression have not spent a lot of time…
Tomorrow in The Slice column. www.compassion.com
I say this banana is about four or five hours away from being at just-right ripeness. What say you? www.fabmagazineonline.com
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