Just Where Does Idaho End And Washington Begin?
Here’s the deal.
Determining whether it’s a compliment to call the Spokane Valley “West Idaho” depends on your perspective.
* Two employees late for a meeting: A reader who worked at The Crescent years ago wonders how many people suspect
that consenting adults have had sex in some secluded corner of their Spokane area workplaces. “I ask this because I know of people I worked with who accomplished this feat in the manually operated freight elevator,” she faxed.
For the record, The Slice does not condone such behavior. But we believe visualizing co-workers engaged in inappropriate intimate social congress is part of any citizen’s responsibility to stay informed.
* Family Phrases Department: Back in the ‘60s, Judy Stewart’s young nephew was just beginning to talk when he was heard repeating the word “bo-nasop” one summer day.
No one had a clue.
Finally, his mother figured out that he was saying “Boy, it’s hot.”
* Job title noted on a local business card: “Certified Shoe Fitter.”
Hmmmm. Would your job title sound more impressive if preceded by “certified”?
* Incisors in action: Has a squirrel gnawed away a chunk of your dwelling?
* Says here: There’s a lot more to having a terrific smile than being good-looking.
* Preseason snowboarder slang:
“nabob” — Guy who won’t shut up.
“lifts and separates” — Differing reactions to subzero temperatures.
“market correction” — When a showoff runs into a tree.
“chumley” — Big talent.
“Mrs. Mondello” — Skier.
“gravitons” — Female snowboarders.
“functions” — Male snowboarders.
“ulterior” — Boy-girl small talk.
“sagacious” — A really stupid, somewhat dangerous move that is nonetheless rather impressive.
“retaste” — Second try.
“Lexus Luthor” — Self-styled rebel with rich parents.
“eyes on your own paper” — Sexual tension.
“Chip Douglas” — Someone who acts the way teens acted half an hour ago.
* Which would be a better song title: “Autumn in Post Falls” or “Moonlight in Browne’s Addition”?
* Today’s Slice question: How much is it worth to actually like the people buying your house?