Hello neighbors - I have the next two weeks off and as much as I love doing this blog, I'm taking a vacation from that, too. While I'm gone, I'm handing the "big keys" to the blog to my good friend and colleague Lisa Leinberger - you can reach her at: lisal@spokesman.com or (509) 459-5449.

Don't be shy - please e-mail Lisa or give her a call with blog news - she'll be all over it. I'll return on Sept. 27. Until then, I'm sure I'll see you around the Perry District.