Rah-rah from almost 100 years ago
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TUESDAY, DEC. 6, 2011
For the stylish lad looking to get beat up 1
www.childsplayexhibit.blogspot.com
The caste system, American style 1
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This date in Slice history (2005)
Let's start with a couple of questions. If you believed in guardian angels, what letter grade would you award yours for his or her performance in 2005? And what would you say in a formal sit-down performance evaluation with your GA?
MONDAY, DEC. 5, 2011
Duel of the Christmas albums 4
Which is better? This... www.superlyrics.com ...or this? www.vintagegent.com This... www.covers.a-go.in ...or this? www.classicwaxx.blogspot.com
Today's seasonal vintage beer ad
www.mrmagooschristmascarol.blogspot.com Nothing says "Christmas" quite like a guy who cannot see loading up the car with coldies.
Slice answer: Living room light
"Since our dining room is really part of our living room, I am hoping this qualifies," wrote Mary Ann Barney. "When it is time for dinner and we've got the food on the table, I pull the dimmer switch down to cast a lovely soft…
Dog droppings road trip
Slice reader Jim Malm shared an observation from the weekend. "I was driving behind a young woman in a small station wagon with a dog in the back who was apparently returning from a dog walking excursion," he wrote. "She had conscientiously picked up after…
Life here in the Wild West
"Lately 'Near Nature' has taken on a new meaning at my house," wrote Donna Milbourn, a West Plains resident. "Before I walk the 60 feet down my driveway to get my Spokesman-Review in the morning, I have to check to see if the cow moose…
Do you remember Christmas Seals?
www.christmasyuleblog.blogspot.com If you don't recognize these gentlemen, this isn't the blog for you.
What to call residents of the Lilac City
"I've referred to myself as a Spokaholic for as long as I can remember," wrote Jerry McGinn. "I still think Spokadonians has pizazz," said Marilyn Othmer.
What line does your family recycle?
Saw the front-page promo about this being on tonight. And it made me wonder. What line from this seasonal classic gets quoted in your home? I'll open the bidding with "I never thought it was such a bad little tree." www.abc.go.com
No. 1 song on this date in 1971
www.baistophe.blogspot.com When I first heard this, I thought Mr. Stone was saying "A family of bear."
SUNDAY, DEC. 4, 2011
This date in Slice history (1995)
Today's Slice question: Is there someone at your workplace who somehow gets away with spending an incredible amount of time doing personal Christmas-related stuff?
SATURDAY, DEC. 3, 2011
There's always next season
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On TV 50 years ago today
www.bonanzaboomers.com In an episode of "Bonanza" called "Day of the Dragon," Joe unwittingly wins a slave girl in a poker game and has a hard time convincing her that she is now a free woman. It first aired on Dec. 3, 1961.
This date in Slice history (1994)
Today's Slice question: Why is yours the quintessential Inland Northwest family?
FRIDAY, DEC. 2, 2011
Radio days 2
www.9voltbattery.net Monday's Slice column about being under the covers on a school night and searching for distant stations on a transistor radio seemed to connect with readers. But my assumption that this was pretty much a boy thing was politely challenged by several of my…
THURSDAY, DEC. 1, 2011
Blog Special: Looking for a Volunteer 1
I have an idea. Certainly you are familiar with the Burl Ives seasonal classic, "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas." Well, you know the line "Say hello to friends you know and everyone you meet"? What if someone actually did that? I propose that we find…
When the timing and weather are right
The Slice Blog would be happy to accept your snapshots of little kids in snow suits. www.hatsideas.com
Sometimes leaving Spokane works out
www.telegraph.co.uk Bing and Grace Kelly at the 1955 Academy Awards.
Re: Long-ago train travel and pirate hats
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White Christmas
www.hotrodsandjalopies.blogspot.com
This date in Slice history (1994)
Today's Slice question: How did you get rid of that holiday party hors d'oeuvre when nobody was looking?
Lighting up the morning
Rode my bicycle to work this morning. Yes, it was a bit brisk. But I wanted to be able to say I had bike commuted at least one day in every month of 2011. Once I got downtown, I took a little detour before heading…
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