Just wondering where people are on this issue. Referendum 71 would rescind the "everything but marriage" law, which grants registered same-sex couples the same legal rights (other than marriage). In debating this topic, I've heard people say "why can't they settle for civil unions"? Well,…
Have you seen these ads for S-R columnists? Usually one or two words to capture the essence, as it were. These are done by the promotions department, so we don't know what they'll say. Our only role is to be force-marched into the the photo…
You know the drill. Focus on issues, not each other. Thanks.
Took a sick day. Feeling fine now.What's up?
It's getting chippy, folks. Knock off the personal attacks against fellow posters. Profanity -- even in acronym form -- isn't allowed. The personal stuff will be zapped. I will not be holding court on why. It's just gone. I don't have time, and it won't…
"As the light changed from red to green to yellow and back to red again, I sat there thinking about life. Was it nothing more than a bunch of honking and yelling? Sometimes it seemed that way." -- Jack Handy What deep thoughts would you…
Two guys are walking their dogs. One has a big German Shepherd, the other a tiny Chihuahua. They pass by a very fancy restaurant and the guy with the Shepherd suggests they stop in for a drink. “They’re not going to let us in with…
The rain is back! Whew! I was getting tired of all that sunshine.Thoughts?
If you're tired of solving the world's problems, check out the Junior Lilac Parade this Saturday. My baton-twirling daughter will be there. You should, too.So, what's it gonna be today?
Everyone knows it's windy.What else do you know?
A Texan walks into a Boston bar and asks the bartender, "Did you go to Harvard?" The bartender says, "Yale." The Texans replies, "DID YOU GO TO HARVARD?" What's on y'alls mind today?
Avista strikes deal that will mean the downtown falls will not dry up each summer.Thoughts? I took a look from the Monroe Street Bridge yesterday. Amazing.
It's Cinco de Mayo, which conjurs fond memories of my Arizona days. And, no, it isn't Mexican independence day. Random thoughts accepted here. Gracias!
Bloomsday, isn't that coming up soon? I should probably do that some year. So how was your weekend? My son and I biked along Centennial Trail, then I got a speeding ticket. No, not for pedaling too fast. It was for leaving too quickly in…
Let's make this one BC-free, OK? We have one for that. Strangely, it's titled "Joe Biden's ill-advised comment", which wasn't about the BC.
VP Biden handed out some alarmist advice this morning on the "Today Show" regarding swine flu. Now he's back-pedaling. And to think some people wanted to flip that ticket. Sure glad the cool customer is the president. Did he get it right the first time?…
My daughter is attending a tea party this weekend. But there will be no politics or tea (for her).Isn't my life fascinating? What fascinates you today?
I know we're not supposed to compare anything to the pain of childbirth, but these economic contractions sure hurt. I guess the good news is that consumer confidence is on the rise. But now swine flu is having a negative impact.Thoughts on this or anything…
Just saw that Sen. Arlen Specter is switching parties. That means when Al Franken is seated, the Democrats will have a filibuster-proof 60 senators. Specter said:"Since my election in 1980, as part of the Reagan Big Tent, the Republican Party has moved far to the…
Well, that was a short spring. What's on your mind today?
Income tax plan dies. Looks like the sales-tax plan is dead, too. What will be cut? Read on.All cuts, no new revenue. Thoughts?
They still have the Miss USA pageant? Thoughts on this bring-your-kids-to-work day?
After my daughter's dance class at the Y, we strolled over to the footbridge to see the falls. Wow! That's about all we could say. Wow!Thoughts on this blustery day?
Glut of applicants for meter reader job forces city to move hiring to the Tacoma Dome. Read all about it.Sign of the times?
If you happen to find yourselves indoors today (pity), you could comment here.
