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MONDAY, OCT. 10, 2011
Driven to drink
www.devnowglass.com Surely at least a few of those watching the latest Ken Burns series on PBS, "Prohibition," sat there looking at glass after glass being filled with tumbling golden or amber liquid and found that they had no choice but to get up and pour…
Real life in Spokane
Let's say you have a neighbor -- neighbor A -- who posts campaign signs for candidates you would not vote for on a dare. And then you have another neighbor -- neighbor B -- who posts signs for politicians you support. Well, the zealots would…
SUNDAY, OCT. 9, 2011
How to interpret what a crow is saying 2
www.fatfinch.wordpress.com "Caw caw caw" can mean several things, including "Hey, human, please stop saying 'carmel apple.' It's 'caramel,' for Pete's sake."
This date in "Combat!" history
www.mikemilton.wordpress.com "Rear Echelon Commandos" first aired on Oct. 9, 1962. According to online episode guides, Sgt. Saunders is less than impressed with three untested replacements assigned to him. But he soon finds himself having to count on them in a dangerous situation. This early-in-the-series episode…
Transitions 2
Memo October, 9, 2011 To: Friends, Family, Members of the Spokane Media From: P. Turner It is with heavy heart and yet clear eyes that I issue the following announcement. I have, as of this date, discontinued wearing short-sleeve shirts. I do not take this…
No. 1 song on this date in 1984
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Truckin', like the do-dah man
I like this photo partly because it looks to me like a still from an old movie. You know, they're hauling some sort of contraband. Or the driver is about to pick up a fetching damsel in distress. Or this truck has an appointment with…
SATURDAY, OCT. 8, 2011
Trivia question way too tough for you
When Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares performed at what was then known as The Met in downtown Spokane on March 25, 1992, what classic American song did they sing as an encore?
Check out his place of birth
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Doesn't that woman look like a Barbie?
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People who visited the S-R include...
...B movie actress Beverly Garland (below). About 20 years ago, after her film/TV career, she stopped in at the features department and visited with an editor. I think she was doing PR for a cruise line. I knew who she was because of "Mystery Science…
Signs of the season on 10/8/11
1. The family ahead of you in line at the grocery store has a pumpkin that's bigger than a couple of the kids. 2. The wild turkeys that stroll through residential areas have gotten big. 3. Geraniums are polishing their last will and testament paperwork.
Glass menagerie 2
www.kevinspraggett.blogspot.com When I was a kid, every boy I knew owned marbles. But I cannot remember one who could actually play the game with even a modicum of skill. (You know, the thing where you try to knock your opponent's marbles outside a circle.) Attempts…
How to be a foliage snob 1
www.vermontvisit.org The approach of Columbus Day is a reminder that fall color season is coming. And anyone can sound like an experienced leaf-peeper. Just remember to occasionally say ... 1 "Not enough red." 2. "It's OK, I guess. If you like yellow." 3. "Too early."…
FRIDAY, OCT. 7, 2011
Fending off the Friday night swoon
For those who build up a bit of a sleep deficit through the work week, the hours of decision are near. Will you conk out in your recliner? Or will you rouse yourself and do a convincing impression of someone who, as it might have…
Search for firewood (the early years)
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This date in "Jetsons" history
On October 7, 1962, an episode called "Jetson's Nite Out" aired for the first time. According to various online guides, the story features George telling Jane he has to work late and can't attend a PTA meeting with her. His real plans involve going to…
Coats as a measure of income disparity 1
Walking around downtown this morning, I was reminded that a fair number of those who don't have a lot of money also don't have a lot of jackets. So plenty of apparently low-income people were wearing heavy winter coats, especially the kids. Because it wasn't…
Editor's note
I am informed that versions of an observation in today's print column have been bouncing around the Internets for a few years. (Insert classic bad word here.) I do not blame the submitting reader. He's a good guy. And people can independently come up with…
You haven't seen true bedlam unless... 1
...you were around for the kids movie/Saturday matinee era. www.hodgepodgepourri.blogspot.com
What's a psycho killer to do these days?
They used to be able to don a hockey goalie's mask before going on a rampage of murderous mayhem. But have you seen modern goalie's masks? They just aren't scary. They look like something designed by a Pee Wee player's safety-conscious mother. So with about…
The No. 1 song on this date in 1973
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Make it stop
Got an email this morning from a New York PR firm informing me that several experts were ready and willing to talk about New Year's resolutions.
Featuring the red hot "Idaho Special"
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