Parting Shot (3/30/04):
Dang, I'm trying to write a full-length column re: Sanders Beach for this weekend ... and I keep getting snagged every 3 or 4 inches. I have an overwhelming urge to ... throw in three dots ... and change the subject. Mebbe toss in a word like "viewtiful" or "got-rocks pals" to set the tone. Oh well, I have a coupla more days to whip the thing into shape. And only 10 more inches to go. The chances are 50-50 that I'll make it.
--Some of you have wondered why you get the shadow effect on the lead item when you open my blog (like I do at home). The blogmaster sez you need to update your browser because you're probably using Internet 5.0 or worse. Dunno much about the technicalities here. But it's easy if you're blessed to have a technotweeb as a friend. The upgrade should be free.
--Just when I thought I'd never read a Brand X column from beginning to end, Ric Clarke has forced me to do so with his "where are they now" remembrances. Last weekend's piece on former CDA mayor Jim Fromm was a must-read. One of the most courageous votes I've ever witnessed was Jim's tie-breaking vote in 1985 that blocked the return of hydroplane racing on Lake CDA.
--Izzit just me, or does U.S. Rep. Butch Otter enjoy beating up on women? I'm speaking figuratively here, of course. For the third straight time, Butch will face a femme Demo in the general election. He had no trouble dispatching ex-Moscow city councilwoman Linda Pall and ex-U.S. attorney Betty Richardson. Now, he's matched with Naomi Preston of Boise. The wily Otter'd better enjoy easy pickin's while he can because a projected race against Lt. Gov. Jim Risch for governor will be anything but gentle.
--Congrats to Hudson Hamburgers for winning the Best Burgers category in the Inlander's annual best-of competition. But, what else is new, hunh? Other North Idaho "bests" were Sandi Bloem (elected official), The Wine Cellar (best wine list), Beverly's (best fine dining), San Francisco Sourdough Co. (best sandwich), The Porch (best new restaurant), Dockside (best breakfast), Capone's (place to drink beer), The Iron Horse (place for drinks), Kelly's (best live music/dance club), etc.
DFO
