1. Some people have never heard of those poets and songwriters occasionally described as the voice of their generation. 2. Seeing an employee of grocery store XYZ shopping in Trader Joe's raises a couple of questions. But I suppose they can be answered with "What…
But how would you be described? A) Flawed. B) Misunderstood. C) Mysterious. D) Heroic. E) Other.
A) You will start saying things like "I must away." B) Other. www.missdashwood.blogspot.com
www.rollingstone.com I suppose that if I had been paying attention, I would know the answer.
Today's Slice question: What did someone at a local business do for you that instantly made you vow to become a customer for life?
The Slice Blog will be back on Tuesday with more opportunities to waste time in a congenial way. www.mediacollege.com
Episcopal Bishop Jeff Terry asked some young children to tell him where Jesus was baptized. "Moses Lake," said one.
As I have noted in print, I enjoy mulling the timing of launching self-improvement schemes. Should I tweak my exercise habits starting on Groundhog Day? Would it be a good idea to stop watching TV as of Bloomsday? Should I start going to bed earlier…
You know those ubiquitous knit caps people pull down tight over their heads? Some call them skullcaps. Well, there was a time when those who aspired to be stylish would not consider wearing same. Now these hats are practically part of the hipster uniform. So?…
It's a madhouse. A madhouse. www.historum.com
It's SR web maven Ryan Pitts. You should do whatever it takes, including bribes if necessary, to follow him on Twitter. A couple of other SR editors with dry wits are close on his heels. But Ryan makes me smile every day.
Years ago, back in the previous century, The Slice column hosted a lively discussion about underwire bras and airport metal detectors. Good times. But I haven't heard much about that lately. Here are my theories. 1. It's because we are now subjected to whole-body scans.…
Is it a challenge for those who are the former to root for the latter?
Want to check out a report on 2013 entertainment-world reality? Got to www.npr.org Under the Arts & LIfe subheading, find "In a Fragmented Cultureverse, Can Pop References Still Pop?" You can listen to it or read it. It's not long, but it is worthwhile.
Gary Crosby: Brave, bold truth-teller or troubled sad sack willing to bash the old man for a buck? www.myoldadz.com Jerry Kramer: Good lineman on great teams (made famous by his book) or great player and hero of the Ice Bowl who deserves to be in…
In your experience, revealing what one fact about yourself tends to make some people around here assume that they know all they need to know about you? A) Where you grew up. B) Where you went to school. C) Occupation. D) Number of children you…
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But because of the context in certain Ann Landers and Dear Abby columns, it sounded pretty intriguing to some of their youngest readers. And as for the prospect of "heavy" petting, well, the mind reeled.
February is National Hot Breakfast Month. And just remember. You don't have to restrict the classic rise-and-shine fare to first thing in the morning. Repeat after me... Breakfast, it's what's for dinner.
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...Eric Clapton performed at the Spokane Coliseum on June 23, 1979?
Ever see prints in the snow behind your house that your family didn't make? Sure, maybe it was someone up to no good. But I'll bet it was the meter reader.
So the editor of The Spokesman-Review attended a presentation yesterday by a couple of economists in downtown Spokane. He found himself seated at a table that included a woman it might be fair to describe as one of my fans. When she learned that my…
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