We here in the West Coast office of #1HS (that’d be me, sitting at the kitchen computer) have an extra copy of Sleater-Kinney’s cancer-curing new album, The Woods. We could have sold it on eBay, but no – we’re making it available to you, the devoted reader. (And, y’know, anyone who wanders in from a Google search and wants to participate.)

How’s it work? Well, it’s like this – in 250 words or less (and we will be counting), tell us your very best Sleater-Kinney story. Could be an encounter you had with the band, could be how listening to Dig Me Out made your skin clear up, could be totally made up. How would we know? The only thing we ask is that you refrain from slandering and/or libeling anyone, living or dead. That’s not so much to ask, is it?

Send all entries to willreview4foodATgmailDOTcom. Entries must contain the phrase “#1HS contest” somewhere in the title line, lest they be accidentally deleted as spam. Entries must be received by, let’s say 12:01 AM Pacific Time, Saturday, July 9, 2005. The winner will be announced sometime the following week, and will be contacted via email for the particulars as to where you want the thing sent. The winner will receive a copy of Sleater-Kinney’s The Woods via surface mail, and will have their story posted to #1HS. There is only one prize, but runners-up may have their stories posted as well if they’re especially good. Employees of #1HS and their immediate families are not eligible.

Don’t sit there gawking – start writing!