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Dad Daze: Looking back at the magic of lullabies

About 30 seconds into the best song you probably never heard, the tears began to flow. I can't make it through Radney Foster's gorgeous "Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)" without crying. I hadn't thought about the song in a few years.
A&E

Two of the happiest U.S. states? Washington and Idaho

Washington and Idaho are top-tier states for those looking for a pleasant existence. According to a recent study by Wallethub, Washington ranks 15th for happiest place in the country to live and Idaho is ninth.
A&E >  Art

‘Pop Art’ artists featured in new MAC exhibit ‘created their own style’

It's difficult not to be drawn to the beauty and contrast of Andy Warhol's "Reigning Queens." Illustrating the difference between chilly and distant Queen Elizabeth II and sunny and approachable Queen Ntombi Twala of Swaziland, courtesy of screen prints, is inspired, and the concept by the late, legendary artist holds up a generation later.
News >  Features

Dad Daze: The impact of the notorious RBG

Her mood swing was as quick and surprising as retired basketball star Allen Iverson was in his prime when the NBA Hall of Famer executed his patented crossover move. "Hey, I just got a notification from NPR," my daughter Jillian said while smiling as she was expecting good news.
A&E >  Entertainment

There’s fun to be had with Northern Quest reopen

It doesn't feel like Spokane while relaxing at the pool of the sun-splashed RV Park at Northern Quest Casino. It's a quiet, late summer afternoon, and folks have chilled beers on a table as they sunbathe on lounge chairs. The destination crackles with life as pre-pubescents swim in the pool.
News >  Family

Dad Daze: Kids, be careful what you wish for

When my son Milo begged to take a Spanish class over the summer, I thought there was a hidden camera and I was part of a reality-TV show. Forgive me for wondering what was going on since for Milo, books are akin to kryptonite. I've tried so often to find interesting tomes in his wheelhouse.
News >  Family

STAR treatment: Adoptions and hope are up at the Spokane Humane Society

Now that the dog days of summer are over, Spokane Humane Society director Ed Boks is looking back at a phenomenal season. "Adoptions are booming," Boks said. The Shelter, PetSmart at Northpointe and Bark, a Rescue Pub, which opened in mid-August, have eclipsed expectations, particularly the latter.
A&E >  Art

Inland Northwest Opera and MAC combine music and history

When Dawn Wolski left her South Hill home en route to the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture on Saturday afternoon, it appeared that life was imitating art. The sky was hazy and smoky. The air quality was hazardous. However, the general and artistic director of Inland Northwest Opera braved the elements.
News >  Features

Dad Daze: Navigating the tricky world of teen dating

It's not easy to get in trouble during your first day of school, but I was called into a meeting nearly a decade ago due to my then 6-year-old son, Milo. His teacher told me that within the initial hour of first grade, Milo kissed a girl.
A&E >  Music

If only the replacement singers could have been replaced

Not all replacement singers have helped the cause. The following 10 vocalists made some fans pine for the original lead singers. Sammy Hagar replaces David Lee Roth in Van Halen. Yes, Hagar is a much better vocalist than Roth. However, the original Van Halen vocalist brought wit and showmanship to the table.
A&E >  Music

Replacement singers who worked out well for bands

What works on paper might not pan out onstage or in the studio when it comes to replacing members of bands, particularly singers. The chemistry might or might not be there. The only way to know if something will work is by trying it out. Here's a look at singers who replaced established vocalists.
A&E >  Music

The Flaming Lips’ light can’t be extinguished

The seemingly endless drives toward Spokane have been epic and occasionally eventful for the Flaming Lips. "It's always an adventure coming in from Minneapolis or Canada toward Washington," the Flaming Lips vocalist-guitarist Wayne Coyne said. "It's always an experience that you have to embrace."
A&E

Dad Daze: Face masks are the new T-shirt

When my son Milo, 15, walked out of the bathroom after a shower with a face mask and towel on, I told him he perhaps had gone too far. I couldn't help but chuckle since it reminded me of when my autistic nephew moved in with us and asked for help in the bathroom.