The Slice Plan For The Future

We heard from a reader who is no fan of the practice of keeping a junk car in one’s back yard.

But she didn’t leave her number. So we couldn’t call back and explain Someday I’ll Fix It Up Syndrome.

Slice answers: What do you call someone who tries to go through an entire winter without ever donning boots or overshoes? Most answers were along the lines of “nut,” “fool,” “moron,” et cetera.

But Jerry McGinn offered “displaced snowbird.” And Susan Kelley suggested “teenager.”

Nurse Carol Roberts said “a patient.” And several callers named members of their families.

Thanksgiving Gaffes, No. 35: Assuming everyone agrees with your pinheaded views on speed limits, malls and forest management.

It started with a friendly gesture: A woman held an elevator door at Sacred Heart for a man who had just turned the corner. “There’s nothing I hate worse than waiting for an elevator,” she said, smiling.

“Oh, I can think of a few things,” said the guy (her husband?) standing next to her. “Like going shopping with you.”

Observed at the STA Plaza: “Three young boys, early adolescents I would guess, were sprawled across a bench,” wrote Patti Witham. “As a little old lady wobbled toward them, leaning heavily on her cane, the boys all sat up straight and scooted to make room for her.”

There’s a reason for leash laws: Robin Bayley was driving in Hillyard during rush hour last week when a big red dog dashed in front of her car and got hit. The collarless animal lived, no thanks to its owner. “I wanted to thank the two gentlemen who came to help the dog get off the street and called Spokanimal,” said Bayley.

Volunteers are needed to help with Special Olympics downhill skiing program: Call 625-6245 in Spokane.

Warm-up question: Did people ever greet one another by saying “Hee-haw,” or is that just something they do in “It’s a Wonderful Life”?

Today’s Slice questions: If you were to get a tattoo that expressed your feelings about the Spokane area, what would it say? Where on your body would you want it?

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