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The Slice archive for April 14, 2014
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014
Isn't this a contradiction? 2
If you live in Spokane, it's a good bet that you have encountered people who have a "get a job, ya bum" attitude and yet hate public transit (which might assist said bums in getting to a place of employment).
Just wondering 2
Have you seen any wasps yet?
Did you watch the DC5 thing on PBS? 2
www.streamingoldies.com As someone who spent allowance money on several Dave Clark Five 45s, I approached the documentary with eager anticipation. But it was so overblown, it was a bit of a chore to watch. Yes, they were an important British Invasion band. They had lots…
The week Farley died saving April 3
It was this week in April, in 1995. You didn't have to love "For Better or For Worse" to be moved by this series of strips. You just had to know what it was like to love a dog. http://catalog.fborfw.com
Memorize these lists, then destroy them
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/birthplace.php?loc=Washington http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/birthplace.php?loc=Idaho
How did your family wind up out West? 1
This week in April of 1846, the Donner Party set out for California from Illinois. www.legendsofamerica.com
"Mad Men" report: No Spokane mention
It's beginning to look like it might not happen again.
Does it make you 10% better-looking?
To have a little redness in your face from being out in the sun over the weekend. A) Yes. But maybe just 5%. B) I'm not 16. My mind doesn't work that way. C) I am not white so this isn't really applicable to me.…
Are you the right age to remember? 3
Once upon a time it was common for high school coaches to have strict rules about boys' hair length. About 40 or so years ago, this was a big issue. A cultural collision, you might say. Sounds silly, I suppose. It's just hair, for heaven's…
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