New Year's midnight kisses
Of course, circumstances vary. But it seems as if these smooches should be three things. 1. Firm. 2. Close-mouthed. 3. Not a five-minute performance. www.filmcritic.com
The Slice archive for Dec. 29, 2011
THURSDAY, DEC. 29, 2011
"How can you stand to work there?"
I'm asked that question every now and then, often in response to an S-R editorial or political endorsement. Today's editorial on "Complete Streets" prompted the latest query of that ilk. My correspondent found the piece uninformed and utterly lacking vision. I did not try to…
Just wondering
What percentage of people who received a nifty new chef's knife for Christmas have already cut themselves with it? www.cooking.com
Let's go to the transcript
Here's an actual conversation I had with another cyclist this afternoon as we waited for a light in downtown. We were right next to the Toyota dealership. This other guy, who looked to be in his 40s, started by complimenting the white, cat-shaped horn I…
Today's vintage beer advertisement
No, despite the name, this was not a Spokane product. www.falstaffbrewing.com
Long ago but not far away
It has been a geologic era or two since I could be counted on to join colleagues for an after-work trek to what used to be called a watering hole. Nothing about such gatherings works for me these days. And though there are co-workers whose…
Another year that started on a Sunday
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Ladies and gentlemen, The Cavaliers
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Orwell couldn't have imagined hair bands
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Can you see me now?
"One more Skype story," wrote Mary Alyce Konesky. "I have a child in each of the four United States time zones and we managed to pull off a Skype conference with all four families on Christmas Eve morning." Now she just needs someone to move…
Best New Year's movie scene
"The first thing that popped into my head was Michael giving Fredo the kiss-off in 'The Godfather II'," wrote Tara Leininger. "I am blaming my husband for this as he is the owner of the boxed set -- and still will watch it whenever the…
"A safe place to buy a used car"
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Life is not fair
Each December, as the new year approaches, I'm reminded of the time I attended the Tournament of Roses Parade in California. This was for work. It was in the late '90s. That, in itself, is not remarkable. But here's the thing. There are people --…
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