Another year that started on a Sunday
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THURSDAY, DEC. 29, 2011
Ladies and gentlemen, The Cavaliers
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Orwell couldn't have imagined hair bands
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Can you see me now?
"One more Skype story," wrote Mary Alyce Konesky. "I have a child in each of the four United States time zones and we managed to pull off a Skype conference with all four families on Christmas Eve morning." Now she just needs someone to move…
Best New Year's movie scene
"The first thing that popped into my head was Michael giving Fredo the kiss-off in 'The Godfather II'," wrote Tara Leininger. "I am blaming my husband for this as he is the owner of the boxed set -- and still will watch it whenever the…
"A safe place to buy a used car"
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Life is not fair
Each December, as the new year approaches, I'm reminded of the time I attended the Tournament of Roses Parade in California. This was for work. It was in the late '90s. That, in itself, is not remarkable. But here's the thing. There are people --…
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28, 2011
Greetings from Spokane 1
Given the postcard choices available, I wonder who would have chosen to mail this. And why? Maybe these were free. www.en.flickeflu.com
This date in Slice history (1999)
Today's Slice question: What percentage of Spokane area lifers enjoy seeing newcomers with big ideas fall flat on their faces?
In some respects, 1956 looks like 2012
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Ice age
The ice was a little soft at the Riverfront Park rink this morning. It was perfectly fine for skating. They do a good job at the Ice Palace. Someone who hasn't skated much wouldn't even notice. And with the weather we're having, it certainly was…
Slate piece on onetime Spokane resident
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About time for a new calendar
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This date in Slice history (2001)
Today's Slice question: In recent weeks, what Inland Northwest workplace has been the area's most dessert-infested office?
No. 1 song on this date in 1977
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Asked and answered
The Slice had asked who would be spending part of Christmas visiting with distant family members via a Web camera system "My husband and I arranged a Skype session with his sister, Becky, who lives in Indonesia," wrote Judy York. They are on different sides…
A couple of personal records to report
I'm pretty sure Dec. 28 is the latest date in the calendar year that I have ridden my bike to work. But after providing those right-on-cue puffs of snow Saturday morning (the day before Christmas), Mother Nature can do whatever she wants and I won't…
GM, Alfred E. Neuman had same motto
www.oldcarbrochures.org I wonder how you say "I think we can take these guys" in Japanese.
TUESDAY, DEC. 27, 2011
What should Spokane drop? 4
In Flagstaff, Ariz., they drop a giant pine cone to mark the start of the new year. www.flagstaffrealestate.typepad.com
Spokane, Washington 2:41 p.m. 1
She didn't seem like someone who would turn heads. She had on a silly amount of makeup. And it did not appear that her eyes were ablaze with the sparks of a special personality. But she was a young woman who seemed fit. So when…
Eggnog: Yes or No? 2
www.savvyhousekeeping.com I know some find it about as appealing as a brimming cup o' phlegm. But I could drink eggnog every day. Of course, maybe I wouldn't say that if I actually did it for a few weeks.
"I hate men!"
www.goodcomics.comicbookresource.com 1. Dad bears a striking resemblance to the volcanic editor in "Spider-Man." 2. Did the young girls who read these check out the dumped daughter's figure and wonder if they were supposed to look like that? Or dress like Carmen Miranda, except without fruit?
Your flight departed in 1978 1
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No. 1 song on this date in 1976
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This date in Slice history (2001) 1
Today's Slice question: What should be Spokane's No. 1 New Year's resolution?
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