So there’s this stage play that has caused a buzz in London and New York called “Shopping and (unprintable word here).”

And we’ve wondered what it might be called if set in Spokane.

Maybe “Shopping and Watching TV.”

Or “Shopping and Shopping Some More.”

Annual reminder: Everything that needs to be said about the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue has been said.

Those who ignore the lessons of history are condemned to sound like morons: Lynne Zysk was at a screening of “Titanic” at the Spokane Valley Mall when she overheard a woman express sorrow as the big ocean liner sank.

“Isn’t that terrible,” the woman said. “Couldn’t they have sent a helicopter or something?”

Regarding the pronunciation of “Coeur d’Alene”: “I still say it as I learned it as a child growing up in North Idaho,” wrote Spokane’s Ione Smith. “Cord Lane.”

Pet peeve: When people use your computer and leave fingerprints all over the screen or glare-guard. We can understand a child wanting to touch the screen. But why would adults feel the need to do that?

Who’s sexiest, Round 2: Jeri Ryan, Blondie or Lois from “Hi & Lois”?

(In a battle of the generations, Diana Rigg edged Lisa Loeb in Round 1.)

Yes, certainly: We’ll be happy to forward your suggestions about guests and topics for Debra Wilde’s new show.

We just hope there won’t be a lot of fistfights.

Discontinued Ben & Jerry’s flavors include: Sweet Potato Pie, Ethan Almond, Fred & Ginger, Tuskegee Chunk and Bluesberry.

No, they never took us up on our idea for “Grizzly Beary.” We chalk it up to the difficulty of obtaining adequate huckleberry supplies.

How to lift your spirits for a moment: Find some excuse to make reference to the dog breed known as bichon frise. It’s fun to say.

Warm-up questions: What unexpected visitors have come through the pet door at your home? How much does it bug people who don’t live in Spokane to have a “Spokane” postmark on mail they send?

Today’s Slice question: What traits or habits that are a part of your workplace life do you sometimes bring home with you?

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