The Slice: Maybe if the pavilion had a roof …

Well, it’s May, and for the 33rd year in a row Spokane is not opening a world’s fair.

Oh, well. It wouldn’t be the same without Nixon anyway.

Let’s move on.

“Slice answers: “Obviously the most photographed persons in the Inland Northwest are our two grandchildren, Rachel and Nathan Sescilla, ages 3 and 2,” wrote Donna McMath of Rathdrum.

She shared a snapshot. And I can report that Rachel and Nathan are, in fact, pretty photogenic.

Tim Osborn asked, “Does Butch T. Cougar count as a person?”

Hmmmm. That’s a tough one. But I’ll admit the WSU mascot does show up in a lot of pictures.

“Constance convergence: “What’s the deal with so many Connies in this area?” asked Connie Murray.

She has lived all over and has never seen anything like our concentration of Connies.

Who inspired this? Connie Stevens? Connie Francis? Connie Mack? Connie Conehead? Connie Corleone? Connie Rivers? Kanye West?

“Oral report: A friend writes, “You know pets have a secure place in your household when your toothpaste flavor choices are fresh mint, vanilla mint, poultry and liver.”

“Another proposed street-specific rule: “If you want to live on Euclid, you have to pass a geometry test,” suggested Janet Ingram.

“Here’s what Morris Slavens would like to do with .0001 of 1 percent of local sales tax revenues: “Purchase rolls of duct tape to cover the mouths of those individuals who use cell phones while driving.”

“For those of a certain age with an itch to help kids: The Foster Grandparent program run by Catholic Charities of Spokane might be just the ticket. It’s not for everybody. And it wouldn’t be a good fit for those unwilling to make a serious commitment. But you can find out more by calling (509) 328-8400.

“Warm-up questions: If you decided to boycott every business where you experienced inept, bored or vaguely insulting service at least once, how long would it take to cross virtually every place you go off your list? What’s you favorite story about being told, “I’m on my break”? Are you tempted to conclude that many members of a certain generation simply are not cut out for the world of work?

“Today’s Slice question (multiple choice): Taking your pet/pets to the vet is …

A) A breeze. B) A bit like preparing for the D-Day landings. C) A test of wills involving subterfuge, Greco-Roman wrestling and recriminations. D) About like trying to put a bib on a wolverine. E) Other.