I'll bet you hadn't thought of this 1
I hadn't. http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2010/12/how-jingle-bells-by-the-singing-dogs-changed-music-forever/68273/
The Slice archive for Jan. 1, 2013
THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2013
Name game
There is a physical therapist in Spokane who, I am quite certain, hears his name mangled in all sorts of ways. I'm sure of this because some of the people Madhu works with are elderly and hard of hearing. But I have to wonder if…
This date in Slice history (1995)
Slice answers: What do Spokane area couples fight about? The quickest alternatives to Division, said Anne Cline. A reader named Lynn said she and her husband argue about whether to ski on Saturday or on Sunday. Another caller said that, in winter, disagreements erupt over…
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, 2013
One of my favorite headlines of 2013
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/12/04/247389525/a-list-of-reasons-we-re-taking-a-break-from-lists
In movie theaters 25 years ago
http://flixcritic.wordpress.com How many stars would you give this? Say what you will, his brief Richard Burton impression is pretty good.
This date in Slice history (1999)
A press release sent to the Wake-Up Review from National Pet Supply in Atlanta touts a sports drink for dogs now available in Spokeanne.
Did Tiny Tim have super-strong abs? 2
Wouldn't he have to possess tremendous, gymnast-like core strength to maintain that position? www.mycomicshop.com
Coming in Thursday's Slice column 1
A reader shares a family story about images brought to mind by Rossini's "Barber of Seville" overture. Meantime, Tawnia Penick sent this link as her answer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWRZut6klgE
The Wednesday Slice question 5
If you have never been on an STA bus, who do you imagine makes up the majority of the rider population? A) Felons. B) The poor. C) The mentally ill. D) People with multiple DUI convictions. E) Vegans. F) Unemployed socialists and Lewis & Clark…
If this was an Idaho tourism promo 3
What would the text say? www.lifelounge.com.au
Reviewing Gonzaga's football season
http://www.gonzaga.org/page.aspx?pid=462
This night in "Twilight Zone" history
The show described here first aired on Dec. 4, 1959. It was never among my favorites. But just consider how close 1959 was to the end of World War II. It was inevitable that Serling would engage such themes before turning his gaze to the…
TUESDAY, DEC. 3, 2013
Can this headline be saved? 4
Feel free to rewrite it. www.scifiwright.com Suddenly I am worried that I used this exact photo for a similar post a couple of years ago. Oh, well. We can still re-enjoy the hat Lois is wearing.
This date in Slice history (1996)
Today's Slice question: Do you secretly hope one or two co-workers will make total fools of themselves at your office party?
Where were you on Feb. 5, 2006? 3
That's when the Seahawks were in the Super Bowl. I watched the game at Stephanie Vigil's house. I no longer get invited to her Super Bowl parties. And you know what? I wouldn't invite me either. If you were a TV news anchor, would you…
Not hearing it right 2
Being back on the bus in the morning means I can once again listen to NPR's "Morning Edition." At least a few minutes of it. This morning there was a report from Corga Coleman. I always note her name. It makes me picture a radio…
Pick the worst mother-in-law 3
Endora from "Bewitched": Always turning you into a chimp or casting various annoying spells on you. Mary Hatch's mother from "It's a Wonderful Life": It was pretty clear she wanted Mary to snuggle up to that rich Sam Wainwright. What are the chances she would…
Just wondering 5
At the store, how many milk cartons are you willing to move to get to the ones at the back that might have a better date?
How many people can say... 2
...that a heavily used Chevrolet Impala was the first car they owned? . http://showmehowtolive.wordpress.com
What's wrong with this picture? 2
I'm pretty sure straight/level flight is what's called for at the moment of bomb release. This plane appears to be in the midst of evasive maneuvers. No wonder I preferred Aurora. www.oldmodelkits.com
Christmas song trivia 2
About eight years after this (see link), this guy would be married, briefly, to Yvonne "Batgirl" Craig. http://framework.latimes.com/2010/12/09/i-saw-mommy-kissing-santa-claus/ http://foo-gos.com
When someone says "You gotta see this" 3
Do you usually wind up thinking that, no, you really did not need to see it?
MONDAY, DEC. 2, 2013
This date in Slice history (1996) 1
This is a concentration problem only if you allow it to be one: Members of the opposite sex seldom look better than they do at church services.
Neil Young Spokane set list -- 2007
I was feeling pretty smug about the excellent seats we had for this show...until I looked down by the stage and saw my then-colleague Rick Bonino sitting so close he could have reached out and grabbed Neil by the ankle. He did not do that.…
Popular cat names 3
I was wondering how many pet owners have named a feline "Katniss" when I stumbled onto this. http://www.youpet.com/cat-names/
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