The Slice The Expression Is ‘Curb Your Dog’ Not ‘Your Car’
A reader named Ted wondered about the locally popular practice of parking cars and pickups with two wheels up on the sidewalk.
We offer two theories.
1. It’s a courtesy, designed to allow motorists plenty of room to negogiate our streets.
2. It’s a weird macho thing.
Take your pick.
Readers’ best advice: “See a track, expect a train.” - Betty Zachow
“Life is about choices.” - Larry Munyon
“When you’re wrong, admit it - when you’re right, shut up.” - Shirley Mayo
“When in doubt, keep your mouth shut.” - Anna Geyer
“Mind your own business.” - Dan J.
“Keep it to yourself.” - Kathleen Richardson
“If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” - Kathleen Preston
“Butt out.” - Mary McDonnell
“Don’t let other people ruin your day.” - Linda Tracy
“Never hang out with people who spend time thinking about their own epitaphs.” - Jeanette Nelson
“Do it.” - Gary Hutson, who has been saying that longer than Nike.
Three readers suggested “Never give advice.”
Other offerings included “Adjust,” “Have a beer and shut up,” “Keep smiling,” “Keep it clean,” “Save a little every month,” “Never use E-mail to say what you really think,” “Train your children or your children will train you,” “Don’t take up golf,” “Drive slower,” “Turn off the TV,” “Righty tighty, lefty loosey,” “When clothes shopping, don’t assume you’ll lose weight,” “If you have a teenage daughter, hire a contractor to add a bathroom,” “Know how to change a tire,” “Floss,” and “Ask not ‘Why me?’ but ‘Why not me?’ “
Most widespread incorrect assumption about transplanted Californians: “That we really would rather live in Washington than California.” - Jen from Mead
Warm-up questions: Have you ever been told by a local civic/social group that you aren’t good enough to be a member? Does the honking of geese make you smile? What would be a good name for a horrible yet misunderstood mutant living in Spokane’s sewers? Can one own a Jet Ski and still lead an examined life? If drivers paid a toll at the Idaho/ Washington state line, what - besides road repair - what would be a good use for the revenue?
Today’s Slice question: Do people at Fairchild Air Force Base feel that they are a part of Spokane?
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