The Slice: Just another day in paradise

It’s probably not the basis for an enduring brotherhood.

But as someone who first arrived in Spokane on a Saturday, I’ve sometimes wondered what percentage of my fellow transplants share that modest distinction.

Maybe most don’t even remember what day it was.

I haven’t done this one since this date in 2000: People in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene phone book whose last name is Lincoln include Caren, Darlene, Debra, Delphina, Dirk, Edgar, Hal, John, Jon, Robert, Rod and Steve.

Overheard: A guy walking in downtown Spokane was talking to another man when he said it would make life easier if women who wear name tags in business settings would place them up high, closer to their necks.

Slice answer (on brilliant timing in weighing in on someone’s romance): “A co-worker brought his wife to a company function,” wrote Jay Reiss. “Since we are both in outside sales it was about a month before I saw him again. I commented that he has a beautiful wife with a lovely personality. At that point he turned to me and said with obvious pain in his voice, ‘We’re in the process of getting a divorce. I found out she is having an affair.’ ”

Just wondering: What role models are to blame for the fact that certain teenage boys mistakenly believe standing around and spitting makes them look tough, rebellious, dangerous, virile or insouciant?

And how could we get them to stop? Perhaps by telling them it makes them look insouciant.

Dogs tied to bike racks outside Spokane stores: Always seem to be saying, “If you see my person in there, please tell her that I’m about ready to go.”

Speaking of dogs: A friend suggested that people who insist that there’s nothing good about freezing temperatures must not have any canines to pick up after in the backyard.

Those who believe that all members of clergy are starched scolds prone to performance piety: … never met Mart Craft. Rest in peace.

Today’s Slice question: What exactly is the point of going to class if you will be paying attention to a personal electronic device and not to the teacher?