You might think we have a lot here. But those who travel can tell you. Compared to bigger metros in parts of the country with more wildlife-supporting rainfaill, we are strictly minor league when it comes to the volume of animals killed by high-speed car…
Back in the 1970s, the following actually happened at a newspaper in another state. A part-time sports writer compiling the weekly prep football previews took to using the word "with" instead of "against" when alluding to, say, "Winslow's game against Kingman." His reasoning? "Against" sounded…
In Spokane, what's the No. 1 reason that thought occurs to people? A) You aren't sufficiently earnest about environmental issues. B) You do not hate the president of the United States. C) You get your information from sources other than those approved of by the…
Slice reader Don Shaw called and asked if I get paid by the keystroke. He said his query was prompted by my recent use of the expression "intimate social congress." "Do you mean sex?" he asked.
If you tried to do what that appealing Ferris High girl is doing in that photo on the cover of the Voices section? http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/sep/26/ferris-teen-leaps-into-prominence-in-scottish/?photos
https://bs.cyty.com From where that girl is standing, could she possibly see the screen? Maybe she was just positioning herself in the classic human-remote spot. "OK, try channel 2. No. Try 6. Back to 2."
You know how they ask for your birthday when you pick up a prescription? Sure. Well, if you aren't paying attention that simplest of exchanges can become a festival of confusion. Let's say you are daydreaming and think the pharm tech has asked, "Havin' a…
I was 11 and a confirmed bachelor when "The Newlywed Game" first went on the air. But I knew how I would beat the system if I got married in grade school and somehow found myself on that show. My young wife and I would…
Sure. Right. I believe you. But maybe you had better taste one. Just to make sure it's OK.
Not all churches have such events, but those that do tend to schedule it near the Oct. 4 St. Francis of Assisi feast day. Just call the church office and ask. I have been to a few of these over the years, and I recommend…
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest superlative, how would you rate this song? www.streamingoldies.com
Today's Slice question: What would happen to life in the Inland Northwest if you moved away?
Nominee No. 2: Teenager Calin Matney, who lives not far from Kettle Falls, believes his Manx tabby, Molly, is the Inland Northwest's best barn cat. Molly keeps the rodents under control, teaches stray cats how to hunt and once showed up at the door with…
She might want to mull her complicity in this canoodling. And maybe get a firmer grip on his right arm. http://dc.wikia.com
"Dear Mr. Turner "Life is not always full of unicorns and rainbows..." No. Darn it all. No! I refuse to accept that.
Hearing those words makes you think of what 1960s song?
You make the call. Cornball or classic? Would it be the same without the dog? www.oldpuzzles.com Yes, this is a photo of a jigsaw puzzle.
One of the overlooked downsides to losing touch with old friends is that you no longer get to trot out insider phrases for the sake of amusement. Let me illustrate what I mean. Back when I was a college freshman or sophomore, I was in…
Then: "There's a James A. Nelson downstairs demanding to speak to the city editor." Now: "A commenter who calls himself Mr. Mxyzptlk says you suck."
What do you suppose the partially undressed baristas really think of their customers?
www.ew.com Well, do you still look the way you did in the 1970s?
What does growing up in that situation teach a person? You can decide for yourself what constitutes a large family.
You know how when you see certain people coming, individuals with a track record of relentless complaining, your reflex is to think "Oh, no, what's it going to be this time?" Sure. Well, that's the exact opposite of how I feel when I see Bill…
www.sitcomsonline.com I'll start. We have Seattle and she has Marcia, Marcia, Marcia. Your turn.
One of these guys had the No. 1 song on this date in 1972. Can you name the singer and the song? www.wgbh.org
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