For the needlenose who has everything
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The Slice archive for Jan. 1, 2011
MONDAY, DEC. 19, 2011
It's not some big hardship or anything
But when your vacations are noted as part of the public record, so to speak, friendly strangers seem a bit disappointed to hear that, no, you didn't go anywhere.
No. 1 song on this date 40 years ago
www.45cat.com There was a bit of controversy surrounding this song because of sexually suggestive lyrics.
SUNDAY, DEC. 18, 2011
Not everyone stayed at the Davenport
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On television 50 years ago tonight
In an episode of "The Rifleman" called "The High Country," Lucas gets mixed up with some mountain folk who blame him for the death of one of their own. It first aired on Dec. 18, 1961. www.riflemanconnors.com
On television 40 years ago tonight
On Dec. 18, 1971, an episode of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" called "Ted Over Heels" first aired. Ted Baxter falls for the daughter of Chuckles the Clown. www.hblist.com
Season of miracles
One problem with avoiding downtown Spokane because you don't like the parking options is that this policy rules out the possibility that you will experience the minor thrill of happening onto a miracle spot. You know -- a legit, roomy streetside opening right in front…
Dogs in Santa hats
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SATURDAY, DEC. 17, 2011
Looks like girls were an afterthought
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Ghost parties
It's not just right now, of course. But because people do a lot of entertaining in their homes in December, we're often reminded at this time of year of Christmas parties from years gone by. You can review the highlights out loud, and laugh or…
If you look closely
You can see that this was a Spokane product. www.taverntrove.com
Maybe machines conspire against you
And maybe you managed to snag your car's seat belt on the posture-position changer and that's why the seat-back keeps reclining, seemingly of its own accord.
Saturday's battle of Christmas records
Which would you rather hear? This... www.musselsoppansvanner.blogspot.com Or this? www.metrolyricsblog.com This... www.spaghettigazetti.com Or this? www.uulyrics.com This... www.ultimatetwang.com Or this? www.wyliewebsite.com This... www.boycottingtrends.blogspot.com Or this? www.retrophilesdiaries.blogspot.com This... www.outtheother.typepad.com Or this? www.bryanreesman.com This... www.israbox.com Or this? www.broomstickcomics.com
FRIDAY, DEC. 16, 2011
Five pictures of families watching TV 1
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Revenge of the recent newspaper retiree
www.salon.com My favorite Christmas card this year came from a former colleague. It features a happy scene from "It's a Wonderful Life." After the seasonal sentiment printed on the card, there's a hand-written note. "And Happy New Year to you, in jail!" The "in jail"…
Happy birthday to the late Jane Austen 1
www.make-it-do.com Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle.
No. 1 song on this date 25 years ago
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Dan Fogelberg died on this date in 2007
He was 56. www.freecodesource.com
This date in "Twilight Zone" history
On Dec. 16, 1960, an episode called "A Most Unusual Camera" first aired. A couple of petty crooks wind up with a camera that spits out snapshots showing scenes of the near future. Do they use this technology wisely? They do not. www.ovguide.com Yes, that…
Here's a trade Santa will live to regret 2
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Just wondering
What would you conclude about a longtime Spokane resident who has never set foot in Auntie's bookstore?
Fizzies for adults
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THURSDAY, DEC. 15, 2011
Pictures of cats in Christmas trees 1
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Some holiday lights come with a story
My street goes east and west. As you approach the western end of it you see some white Christmas lights in the yard of the house on the north-south street right at the conjunction of the T. These sweet little lights are strung around an…
Did people decorate bomb shelters? 3
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