I SAW YOU
DEFINITELY NO ORDINARY MAN OF STEEL: Hey Clark, I saw you at Bellwether on Halloween — I'm pretty sure you were just trying to blend in as a mild-mannered reporter, but I couldn't help but notice your superhuman good looks. If you're free from saving the world, I'd love to grab a drink and see what other powers you're hiding. – The one who always needs her glasses
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE: I see the mayor wants a Department of Arts and Culture added to the budget. Hey! Just frame the graffiti.
RE: TARGET HEARTTHROB: I hope it was me! What day did you see me? I am very tall, and Target is my favorite place to get coffee. And my style does take effort, so thank you for noticing. Next time you see me, say hi!
TO MS. OASIS FROM MR. INLANDER: Challenge accepted! I'll swing into the shop on the 23rd. We can hash out the details there. I'm excited to meet you.
SALEM IN SPOKANE: Salem - please forgive me. I am so sorry for being a jerk. A hard time and please give me another chance. I'd like to talk about it. K
RE: JAYWALKING TURKEY ON MONROE: I saw you too! That's why I'm still alive to peck this message out. I don't know what jaywalking is. I don't abide by designated painted pathways across the pavement. AND....I'm sure I won't end up on someone's Thanksgiving table, since wild turkeys taste terrible, as any hunter knows.
YOU SAW ME
RE: TARGET HEARTTHROB: Please explain more i.e. what day, time of day, how tall I am, what was I wearing, approx how old I am, color of my hair, if you saw what I was driving etc. Please respond I'm pretty sure it was me.
CHEERS
MONARCHY: The United States is a constitutional federal republic because the 13 colonies broke away from the British monarchy in 1776 to form a republic. Changing the federal government from a republic into a monarchy requires a king, not a president. Apparently, this is what we want.CLASSY WEATHER LADY: I have been in involved in the fashion world for all of my working life, a very long time. Graduated from The Fashion Institute in NY, so I'm qualified to applaud a gal & her engaging fashion sense, like Leslie Lowe on KHQ. Today (11.12.2024) Leslie has on a beautifully tailored suit with gorgeous heels that complement not only her suit but her legs. Her dress styles are classy & sophisticated in colors that are not the usual. You get 5 stars from me Leslie.
SAVED THE DAY! To the Iron Goat workers....particularly Peter & Anika.....thank you for saving our crappy day and making it a celebration to remember (in a good way!). Your easy-going attitudes, welcoming spirit, and kindness warmed my heart on a chilly, rainy, stupidly messed-up day. I love coming across people like you in life. Thank you. You are appreciated! xo (ps, I happily paid that parking ticket, just to put that day behind me!)
HALLOWEEN DECOR: To the homeowners at Lyons & Wall - I know I'm a little late, but had to say, I LOVED your Halloween decor! I drove by it frequently and it made me smile. Love seeing the pride of ownership and spirit of the holiday. I look forward to Christmastime :)
SALEM - I'M SORRY: Salem - please forgive me. I am so sorry for being a jerk. A hard time and please give me another chance. I'd like to talk about it. K
HUGE THANK YOU! Cheers to the staff at the Safeway on 29th! When I mixed up the gas and break pedal like an idiot last Saturday and high-centered myself in the parking lot, a whole team of staff came out to help me, eventually towing me out of my predicament. Thank you soooo much from one grateful shopper.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE US TO DO? Thank you to the Inlander for the in-depth article on the opioid crisis in Spokane. One of the individuals interviewed expressed the concern that the public does not care about our homeless population or whether or not an addict dies from an overdose of their drug of choice. As a citizen of Spokane I would like to pose the question "What does the homeless population want us to do to show that we do care about you?" I'll leave this as an open-ended question to our homeless population. I really do want an answer.
JEERS
JEERS TO MYSELF: JEERS TO ME: I need to express my deep sorrow and remorse for my involvement in the arrest of a man who now faces a life sentence. Looking back, I can hardly find words to convey the weight of my regret. It pains me to know that my choices contributed to a situation that has had such devastating consequences for his life and the lives of those who care for him. I realize now the severity of my actions and how they have impacted not only him but also the broader community. Reflecting on my past, I truly wish I could have been a better person — one who stood firm against the pressures that led me to become a confidential informant. In moments of weakness, I caved to the role without fully understanding the ramifications it would have on another human being. I now see clearly the hurt I have caused, and it is a burden I will carry with me. My hope is that in acknowledging this pain, I can begin to make amends, however small, for the path I took that has led to so much suffering.SPOKANE ROAD CONSTRUCTION: Spokane amazes me when it comes to road construction (and not in a good way). They suddenly decide to shut down part of Market Street in the middle of the day backing up traffic for miles so that cars try to take short cuts down side streets that either lead to dead ends or further backed up traffic. Meanwhile, there are no signs indicating what is going on and/or advising traffic to find another route (good luck with that with so many side streets closed). Every day is taking your life in your hands by trying to navigate some of these areas, having no idea what's up ahead. Certainly, there must be some competence in these city offices. If so, they don't appear to be showing themselves. For a so called 'big city', this one seems much more like a small city mentality. Maybe a few catastrophic accidents will cause some well meaning competent person to arise. Spokane: it's not just for dumb people anymore.
COPS NW: It saddened me to hear on the news that they could close the COPS businesses, they have been a good thing for Spokane, but sadly not all of the programs are good, they have a senior security patrol program, that is not the best, some not all of their volunteers, do not represent, the morals of their program, lack of respect, rudeness, and lack of taking responsibility for what they have done, I think it would be a good idea if these COPS businesses would check with people in the places who are using these senior patrols, I think if people in these places, thought they had a voice, and knew people would listen to them, and maybe help them with some of these issues , they are having, it would put COPS in a more positive view with the public, I'm not saying all COPS shops, just the ones with the senior security programs ( which i heard is a pilot program) I got involved with the COPS NW program, with officer Grant who was the best with the DARE program
RAPE: Is anyone who is so against abortion going to speak up about rape or to rapists? And females, you are all seriously ok ignoring that complications and conditions happen where choices needs to be made? And that those women are already heartbroken, but now they're dealing with random bullying from their own sex?
PUBLIC SAFETY MUCH? Jeers to our new mayor for shutting down C.O.P.S. You ran on public safety platform, gave resource officers to downtown, now you're cutting C.O.P.S.? So, only downtown deserves public safety? You want to raise money? Cut the Lame scooter company & I don't know — make people pay their parking tickets, licence tabs, & traffic tickets. Hold a bake sale or a raffle, don't cut C.O.P.S.
QUIT CRYING: You voted for this. You voted against me and all my queer siblings. We knew eight years ago that this was gonna happen, and you still chose this. So I have no sympathy for any of you. You don't get to cry now that you're being hurt when you wanted to hurt me and my sibs.
ROUTE 74: Never gets to The Plaza on time. When it's supposed to be at the bay, it's hanging back next to Greater Spokane's office. When it IS at the bay, its sign says out of service when it's actually the 74. When it's actually out of service, the sign says it's the 74 while the real 74 departs. I've never been able to accurately predict when the 74 gets to The Plaza. Every other bus is also consistently five or 10 minutes late. Please figure out what's going on, and quit driving those little-ass 12-meter buses during high school release.
GIVE JANE'S A HER DUE: Here's a Cheers/Jeers: Cheers to the interesting musical coverage you provide in the Inlander, it's a huge asset to our whole region. Jeers to the 10/31 issue's Music headline/article "Nothing's Shocking" for not shouting out the band who put out an album of that name: Jane's Addiction. The author shouts out a who's who of shocking bands while omitting the band that regularly caused shock and awe and helped coin the term Alternative Nation. Singing songs like "Idiots Rule," and with lyrics like "...But it's just like the show before and the news is just another show." ♦
