Spokane Quality of Life Index No. 43
It would appear that the estimated value/quality of front-porch furniture that people feel a need to chain up has dropped in the last few years.
The Slice archive for May 24, 2012
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012
Is it hard to be vegetarian in Spokane? 4
Of course, not every weekend is unofficially dedicated to burgers and steaks. And your mileage may vary, depending on the makeup of your particular social circle. Admittedly, some people are freaked by the idea that not everyone makes the same choices they do. But my…
The Spokane way 3
A friend with a somewhat cynical view of forward-thinking urban planning's role in decisions shaping downtown Spokane said he wonders when the Ridpath will become a parking lot.
Occupations/Insanely firm handshakes 2
I used to live in a city that was the home base of a leading overnight shipping service. And I met a lot of pilots. One thing I noticed about them was the fact that a seemingly high percentage had what I would call unnecessarily…
Who remembers Mead Speedway? 2
www.befastpast.blogspot.com
When is a hamburger just too big? 3
www.publicdomainpictures.com
You be the editor 1
When determining when to tack a state identifier ("Idaho" or "Wash.") onto the name of a town in our area, what should guide SR writers and editors? A) Common sense. B) Desire for clarity. C) Assumption that readers don't know anything about the Inland Northwest.…
Still refer to this building by that name? 6
www.allskyscrapers.com
Back when black was the new black
www.ultraswank.net Lots of fun stuff on this site.
On this date at Expo 74 3
I'm pretty sure I used a picture of this album cover last May. But perhaps you would agree that it deserves annual review. www.barrylou.com.
This date in Slice history (1997) 2
Think of Memorial Day as first base. Now think of summer as second base. The question becomes this: How much of a lead-off can you take without getting picked off by back-to-work/school reality?
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