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Helping that preschooler sleep at night. www.dosenation.com
The Slice archive for Aug. 10, 2012
FRIDAY, AUG. 10, 2012
Things People Don't Actually Say Dept.
www.brookstonbeerbulletin.com
Another "Born in Spokane"
This is Jay Pickett. He is an actor. According to the Internets, he was born in Spokane in 1961. www.aveleyman.com
A theory
We aren't always in control of the circumstances, of course. But I think some people put off retiring as long as possible because they do not look forward to being asked "How's retirement?" over and over. And over.
South from Alaska
Got a nice note from a new reader who recently moved here from Fairbanks, Alaska. I welcomed him. Then I cordially invited him to get ready to chuckle at what many here regard as challenging winter weather. I used to count on transplanted Montanans to…
How not to transport a surf board
www.kingswayrc.com
Just wondering
Before having corn on the cob, do you first make sure that you are not about to run out of dental floss? www.ginazammit.com
Not really a personalized pledge
www.crcstudio.org But perhaps that is wise when dealing with a temptress.
Part of the BNSF family tree
www.bnsf.com
Born in Spokane Department
Fenia Clizer, wife of journalist-turned-novelist Carl Hiaasen. And I'm sure she is a person in her own right. But that connection is how I stumbled onto her. www.barnesandnoble.com
Ranking six Cameron Crowe movies
Why six? Because these are the ones I've seen. 6. "Elizabethtown." An implausible mess. 5. "We Bought a Zoo." Wasn't all terrible. 4. "Jerry Maguire." Never really had me. There are lots of good moments. But a little Cuba Gooding Jr. goes a long way.…
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