I SAW YOU
TRIED CALLING YOU ... Oui, c'est moi ... tried calling you last week because I have two VIP tickets to a once-in-a-lifetime concert there this Summer... of course I'd love a brewery tour while I'm there, and we could act out a couple of scenes from "TAG!" In the immortal words of Shrek, "Can't we just settle this over a pint?!" So if you wanna go, call me back...REBOUNDING AT THE SPEED OF DESPERATION: You've certainly been busy! Between long hours at the hospital, tinkering with rusted relics, and reshaping wood into melody, you've still found time to host sleepovers like some kind of blended-family boot camp. It's impressive how swiftly you trade one relationship for another, like swapping parts instead of fixing what is actually broken. It begs the question: are you even capable of love, or just looking for someone to fill an empty space in your life? Rushing to blend lives before the divorce is even finalized, well, that's certainly a bold move. One would hope a little self-awareness might kick in. If not embarrassment, at least a flicker of realization. Perhaps a moment of reflection might serve everyone better than going full throttle into the next chapter.
SPARKS FLY: In Liberty Lake you had issues with a kitchen breaker tripping. I was hoping to fix it, but nothing was broken. Maybe you could break my heart? I would have asked you out, but I don't think that's okay in a professional capacity, especially considering I already have your name, number, and address. Next time, I'll shave and wear deodorant.
CHEERS
THANKS MUFFIN: Cheers to the Muffins with Moms event organizers. It was so lovely! It shows compassion and brings such joy to the community! I appreciate all the moms who woke up earlier than normal to put on such a special morning.
OUR CITY COUNCIL IS THE FREAKING BEST: I just want to say a loud and hardy thank you to city council. You all have a tremendous amount of courage and stamina to continue showing up and representing the citizens of Spokane. And I mean that you represent ALL citizens. Not just some. Thank you.
KEEP ON SINGIN'! Cheers to the person who got a TV from me via Craigslist to volunteer karaoke at the retirement homes. I have family in a facility like that and I know they really enjoy any entertainment that comes to them, even if they don't show their appreciation. Thank you for making their days a little brighter!
GOOD WILL AUTHORS: Thank you all for taking the time to brighten our day by sharing your positive experiences!
HEROINE LIBRARIANS: Cheers to the incredibly adept librarians at in the Central Collections Room located at the main library downtown. When I was a boy in the late fifties riding my old one speed bike on the dirt roads around Albi Stadium and Fairmount Cemetery, sitting on the northern edge of the bluff above the valley was a full sized ski jump. I always wondered about that strange structure, unattached to anything else. I went to the Central Collections to see if the experts at research could find the answer to my 66-year-old question. Within fifteen minutes they started finding information about the ski jump based on the few clues I could provide. Soon I had all the answers and photos also. It was called City Ski Acres Resort and it operated for two years 1959 and 1960. It had a 700 foot and a 300 foot rope tow, was lighted, and had snow making machines. Thanks to the wonderful librarians who took on my question as their mission.
JEERS
I HAVE A DRUMSTICK FOR YOU: To the young Trumptard during the Bloomsday Run who ripped the Pride flag from my drum kit and stomped it on the ground: I was taken by surprise and did not react immediately, but if there ever is a next time, I have a drumstick with your name on it. BTW: I did recover the flag and have reinstalled it so you will recognize me and hopefully for your sake stay the f--- in your own lane.CAR TAB CRUELTY: Shame on you with so little regard for the old and poor! Is that what your Jesus taught? Crack open a bible sometime. I know you think somehow if only the car tab scofflaw had been as virtuous as you think you are, they would have saved plenty of money to take care of their needs in retirement, but you ignore lots of what you already know to be true. There are so many circumstances beyond a person's control that keeps them paycheck to paycheck which describes the vast majority of folks. Then, someone runs a red light and puts them in the hospital for many weeks which then causes them to lose their job and home. And the insurance company finds a loophole and sleezes out of paying the medical costs and BOOM! No job. No home. Debts to the ceiling and they were doing everything right. Working hard. Obeying the laws. Or their roof or plumbing struck a leak and one of those "Virtuous Christian" businesses took unfair advantage and left them paying sky high credit card interest rates that sucks all their monthly social security? You could care less if they starve. WTAF is wrong with you? Heartless and cruel doesn't begin to cover it. Again, SHAME ON YOU!
RE: I DON'T CARE: Hey so I hate to break this to you but you are absolutely losing any kind of credibility you were desperately clinging to by saying you have so little empathy to the less fortunate that you don't care someone has CANCER and might have bigger problems than car tabs. I sincerely hope you have been rage baiting people for your own entertainment because otherwise it is YOUR pathetic soul God needs to find mercy on. I'm by no means a Christian, but since it seems you are I highly recommend reviewing the following passages for your next Bible study: Matthew 5:21-22 and Luke 10:25-37 It's not that deep dude, go outside for once and touch grass.
RE: HOMELESS SHELTER: Either the unhoused camp on the streets and in parks or more shelter space is added to the city. Either they camp in public places or they stay in a shelter. You can't have it both ways where there's not public camps but no shelters.
RE: TABS ET AL: Don't pay for tabs. Don't get your headlight fixed. Don't cover the white light facing the rear. Keep your danglies on your rear view mirror. Don't. Even. Get. Plates. This is a fun game called Probable Cause for the Blue Light Gang - to look for plain view crimes in your vehicle. So while you're at it: leave your pipe on the dash, stash your foil in the cup holders, keep your tutors in the door handles, make sure your beers are empties, and above all else: keep your prison wallets full: Introduction is a Felony.
ILLEGAL PLATES: There have been many posts about illegal plates in Spokane as of late. And for these, I am sympathetic. It reminds me of the great story by Dickens in which Scrooge states that if people want to die they should do so and decrease the surplus population. I have great admiration for losers who decide to keep on living despite sucking off everyone else and not contributing anything to society. That's just great. It really shows you how special Spokane is. Really Really Really special. In many cities, people would give up and take a dirt nap. But because of how special Spokane is, they just keep living. Even total losers who can't afford cheap tabs.
WA SUPREMES GET IT WRONG, AGAIN! Dear Washington Supreme Court; since you insist on Bans, which is confusing to say the least because you are essentially Banning an enumerated Constitutional right. Well, let's leave the legal stuff for the Appeals court! What I am pointing out to the Learned folks of the Law is this: if Bans on substances and material goods work, why not just Ban Fentanyl? I look forward to your responses!
RE: CAR TABS BREAKING: Not merely a loser, you're stealing revenue from the city and its citizens. Choosing to violate laws, a company of thieving delusional law breaking basement dwelling fantasy cosplaying no badge authorities. Name callers describe themselves. Were you a Hall Monitor when your neighbor's 9yr old brought their handgun to school? Too much? Democracies must self regulate. We The People make free will choices. Learn to rise above selfishness, it is rewarding. Love thy neighbor and respect our rules or be just another snarky self justified sociopathic narcissist. Excuse yourself but driving is a privilege not a right. Pay your fair share.
DISAPPOINTED IN ALL SIDES: I am disappointed in the Ferguson administration, the state legislature and church hierarchy in regard to this new law about confession and confidentiality when dealing with sexual abuse cases. Before this was signed into law by the Governor of Washington it is a real shame a compromise between all parties could not have been reached. It's my understanding other states have similar laws. They should have used these as models before creating the new statute. The legislature and Ferguson obviously were aware this would all be controversial. Also with all of the sexual abuse claims and settlements reached by many religious entities over the years, you figure these groups would want to make sure any current or future abuse is minimized and eventually stopped all together by whatever means necessary. For example, I know there are exceptions to confidentiality for Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurses, Social Workers etc. ♦
