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The Slice: Exploring Spokane’s seasonal work ethic

Today The Slice presents the transcript of an exclusive interview with the Spokane Guy Who Isn’t Concentrating on Work.

As always, you won’t believe what he had to say.

The Slice: So, the Memorial Day weekend is over. Back to the grindstone, right?

Spokane Guy: I guess. But first I’ve got to make some calls about getting someone out to take a look at the septic system at our lake place.

The Slice: But then it’s back to poring over those accounts receivable or whatever, right?

Spokane Guy: Sure. But first I need to do something about our boat. Smells like something died in there over the winter.

The Slice: Do you get along with your colleagues here at your nondescript Spokane workplace?

Spokane Guy: They’re all right. My wife thinks I ought to invite a couple of them to go camping with us. But, to me, that would be a clear violation of church and state.

The Slice: What is your busiest day?

Spokane Guy: It might be today. I’m trying to swap some Mariners tickets, but the other guy is not sure he can take off from work in the middle of the week. I’d say he needs to get his priorities straight.

The Slice: What do you have up on your computer screen?

Spokane Guy: Oh, that. My son wants to go to Legopalooza and I’m trying to book some flights.

The Slice: What does it take to excel at your job?

Spokane Guy: Beats me. I’m just trying to duck out of here early so I can go make a stand in my yard. The deer insist they are going to have their way with my garden again, but I say different. This year: concertina wire.

The Slice: What’s your next deadline?

Spokane Guy: Tomorrow maybe. But what I’m really feeling pressure about is getting my studded tires off a-sap. One of the neighbors was giving me the stink eye.

The Slice: What’s your most productive time?

Spokane Guy: Well, when I call in sick or just disappear from here for five or six hours, I feel like I can really get a lot done. You know, picking up camping supplies and bags of ice, et cetera.

The Slice: I meant, most productive time at work.

Spokane Guy: Oh. Hard to say. But I’ll tell you what, pretty soon it’s going to be too nice out to stay cooped up in here.

Today’s Slice question: What happened when you demanded a raise?

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