Spokane is the ( ) city in America: "Most average" is how Sonya Thurling filled in the blank. "Blandest," said Rich Young. "Hoopest," said Larry Barringer. "Most insecure," said Judy Ohrt. "Potholiest," wrote Nancy Stucker. Readers also offered "most accommodating," "most compasionate," "most inbred," "cheapest,"…
"I was first on the scene here at the refrigerator to tap these leftovers." "Tonight, in an exclusive report, I will tell you how I know that your stepmother is insane." "We have breaking news. The toilet is stopped up." "This is your teenage son,…
Yes, I realize not every home has one. But for those who do have a fireplace, it seems like it's not unusual for people to go on streaks. You know, using it every night for 10 days in a row and then going a month…
A South Hill party host had some guests coming to his house from the North Side bring along playful visas authoriizing their travel to his part of the city. So it sort of makes you wonder. If you had to go through a checkpoint when…
In a 2002 espisode of "The Sopranos" called "Everybody Hurts," Tony Soprano is having dinner with his sister Janice. Haunted by recent events, he asks her if she has ever known anyone who committed suicide. Sure, she says. "I lived in Seattle."
There's no way to know for sure. But I'm guessing this song might have been one of the most butchered pop hits of all time by people singing in the shower or singing along with the radio. I would include myself in the ranks of…