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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

The Slice Obsolete Job Opens Up: Official Taster

Years ago, Libby, Montana’s Evelyn Earle Decker solved the problem of co-workers pilfering treats from her husband’s locker by planting a big batch of special fudge in his lunch box.

It was laced with a laxative. “Boy, did those turkeys trot,” she said.

Political analysis: So we were halfheartedly eavesdropping on two older men in a South Hill doctor’s waiting room. They seemed like nice guys. And some of what they were saying was interesting. Apparently, before they retired, one or both had been in the construction business. And their critique of several recently erected Spokane commercial buildings was pretty entertaining.

But then the subject turned to presidential candidates and welfare reform. “Well, you know the thing with poor people is they’re just going to vote for whatever they think is best for themselves,” said one.

We tried not to laugh.

Half a dozen things we never get tired of:

1.) Video of hot-dogging skateboarders wiping out.

2.) People deadpanning “And loving it.”

3.) “What men really want” promos on women’s magazines.

4.) Remembering that the woman who called us an unprintable name in traffic probably sees herself as a ladylike Audrey Hepburn type.

5.) Surprising people by reporting the simple fact that not every employee at the Swell Paper is a fan of each and every feature appearing in the newspaper.

6.) New and even more ridiculous TV weather graphics.

Party on: Among the highlights listed for an upcoming business law conference on employment regulations in Washington is “Discipline and Discharge - Be Proactive!”

More great backyard chefs: Melody Kinder nominated her father, Ralph Weimar. “He used to barbecue beef roasts in an open fireplace over apple wood for 300 or more people,” she wrote. “I will never forget the flavor.”

And Rebecca Lind praised her sister and her brother-in-law, Stephanie and Ed Garvin of Post Falls. A subpar steak has never been served on their deck, said Lind.

Today’s Slice question: If you were to guess, how many Eastern Washington residents have Idaho license plates on their cars? a.) 14. b.) 167. c.) 590. d.) 116,901 e.) enough to form the Northwest’s largest tax-dodging militia.

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MEMO: The Slice appears Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Write The Slice at P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210; call (509) 459-5470; fax (509) 459-5098. Our friend Bob K. reminded us that Gonzaga College/University used to field a football team that regularly beat Eastern.

The Slice appears Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Write The Slice at P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210; call (509) 459-5470; fax (509) 459-5098. Our friend Bob K. reminded us that Gonzaga College/University used to field a football team that regularly beat Eastern.