The Slice: Knock your socks off, kids

Children at a Spokane grade school were asked to list “warm words” – words that “represent actions, experiences and stories that warm our hearts and make us feel good inside.”

The pupils’ suggestions included “smiling,” “kisses,” “baby,” “being close” and “gentle.”

But one kid said “socks.”

Slice answers: Several readers, including cab driver Bob Beare, said that driving while needing to pee can, indeed, prompt erratic maneuvering in traffic.

Marvin Olson, who has prostate issues, said his mental map of the area is dotted with targets, er, restrooms of opportunity.

In response to a different question, others told stories of being stabbed in the back. That particular query prompted several readers to speculate about office politics at the S-R. Apparently they failed to notice that I posed that one on the Ides of March.

A report from a Slice reader who readily admits that he just might have too much time on his hands: “I’m convinced our cat, Zipper, is left-pawed,” wrote John Danforth. “It’s the predominant paw she uses to play with her toys, especially unrolling the toilet paper.”

He wonders how many other pet owners have left-pawed animal companions.

Just wondering: How many people around here besides Nick Britz have that yellow and black poster featuring a photo of attitude-addled young people and text that proclaims:

TEENAGERS

Tired of Being Harassed

By Your Stupid Parents?

ACT NOW!

Move Out…

Get a Job…

Pay Your Own Bills.

DO IT WHILE YOU STILL KNOW EVERYTHING.

Many were handed out at library programs in 2004: If you planted an evergreen seedling or acorn as part of the Susie Forest honoring a young woman killed in an accident, her mother – the guiding influence behind this arboreal tribute – would like to hear from you. She’s updating the map of tree locations. Contact Nancy MacKerrow by visiting www.SusieForest.com.

Today’s Slice question: Who is the Inland Northwest’s worst card player?