This day in Slice column history (1996)
Today's Slice question: What's the most memorable unsolicited advice strangers have offered while you tried to comfort a fussy baby?
The Slice archive for May 31, 2012
THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012
A Wikipedia entry that caught my eye
This was in a rundown of the year in music, 1979. "April 13 -- During a concert by Van Halen in Spokane, Washington, David Lee Roth collapses from exhaustion. A local doctor treats him for a stomach virus and advises him to 'calm down.' "…
Did The Cars come here on this tour?
I've looked in a lazy way, but can't pin it down. Don't pretend you didn't like some of their songs. www.ticketstubcollection.com
Scheduling that "New you" regimen
If you start tomorrow, you have an entire month to fix all your flaws and make needed changes. Then you will have a running start when, on July 1, you announce your Second Half of the Year's Resolutions. Or celebrate Canada Day, as the case…
Two kinds of people in Spokane
1. People who remember downtown Spokane in its heyday and think it's sort of sad now. 2. People who moved here from metropolitan areas where the downtown is virtually a lost cause and so they continue to regard downtown Spokane as relatively vibrant.
Things could be worse
At least you don't have a daughter with a boyfriend called Moondoggie. www.thesymmetricswan.com
Crowning king or queen of spillage
Measured in total fluid ounces, what Inland Northwest kid has spilled the greatest volume of liquids (both at home and in the car)?
What's your policy on LinkedIn invites?
A) Ignore them. B) Always accept invitations to become part of someone's online network. C) No idea what LinkedIn is. D) Always agree to be connected if I know the person. E) I always accept until I start getting messages from LinkedIn about confirming my…
Talking the talk
Whether they ride bikes, go for a run or whatever, those interested in having early-morning exercise partners have to make sure of the compatibility factor. The other person or persons need to be reliable about meeting on time. And it's probably a good idea if…
This date in Slice history (1996)
Rejected ArtFest slogans: "Something To Do," "Everybody Who Thinks They're Somebody Will Be There," "Parking Fest '96," "Woodstock III," "Artsapalooza," "Monsters of Art," "Come See Our New Paving Job," "Booths 'n' Stuff," "Good Festival" and "See, Browne's Addition Isn't THAT Scary."
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