October 3, 2009 in Features

The Slice: We like to think of it as being a little above Seattle

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Lynda Housden was in Portland on business when a cab driver asked her where she lived.

“Spokane,” she answered.

The cabbie then asked if that was north or south of Seattle.

How would you have answered?

A) “Just slightly north.” B) “You must be thinking of Humptulips.” C) “East.” D) “What?” E) “As the crow flies?” F) Other.

For the record, Housden told him Spokane was in the “four seasons” part of the state, over next to Idaho.

Speaking of Washington geography: The PBS national parks marathon featured a delightful example of how ludicrous it can be to tack on …

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