Rapid Response Networks in the Twin Cities The rapid response networks people organize to defend their communities have undergone a whirlwind evolution to keep up with ever-shifting ICE tactics.

Rapid Response Networks in the Twin Cities : A Guide to an Updated Model crimethinc.com/2026/01/15/r... — @crimethinc.com

White dog with Joan Crawford eyebrows

I saw a post about someone whose kid drew on their Samoyed with Sharpie, and I wondered "would that work on an English Cream Retriever?"

Yep.

Dermatologists Swear By These Lip Balms To Heal Their Dry, Chapped Lips And no, they say you can't actually become addicted to certain products. Here's why.

No, you can't get addicted to lip balm! (Plus other brilliant things I learned while writing this HuffPost feature.)

*everyone posting screengrabs of them asking AI who the President of France is and getting a recipe for spaghetti made with bleach in return*

Person in charge of the Washington Post: this gives me a great idea for journalism

Three Bond villians and a guy in a tux.

5 Ways Restaurant Workers Wish You'd Be A Better Customer Even if you think you’re a great patron, the people who serve you say there might be room for improvement.

Going out for dinner tonight? You might want to read this first & find out what restaurant staff really thinks about the way you've been behaving. Golly, their jobs are hard, and people can really be awful. Here's my latest for HuffPost.

"Won’t wish you Happy New Year because New Year is just one lurch nearer the grave and nothing to be happy over." --Ernest Hemingway, letter to his mother

The Surprising Time Of Day You're Supposed To Have Christmas Dinner, According To Brits There are centuries of tradition behind the timing, many of which can be traced back to class consciousness, historic precedent and just plain old common sense.

Yes, there's a *best* time to eat Christmas dinner, and the Brits know all about it. Here's my piece for HuffPost -- it was so much fun to interview the man who was Princess Di's personal chef!

Just received my first Valentine's Day pr pitch. No wonder I never know what day it is.

Are Your Favorite Colors Making You Look Bad? Don't Worry, There's An App For That Welcome to the re-emerging discipline of finding your "season."

What if you have a power color and you don't know what it is? For my latest HuffPost story, I talked to experts for some smart advice.

The Resolutions Your Dermatologist Wishes You'd Make For 2024 Just a few simple steps can set you up for better skin care.

If your resolutions for '24 are still TBD, never fear. These dermatologists have some great ideas for you. Here's my latest article for HuffPost.

The Goopy, Gloppy History of No-Bake Cookies The strange story of how these ‘festive’ no-bake treats took over holiday trays.

If your mom was a convenience-mind (aka "bad") cook like mine was, you're probably familiar with these babies. Here's my latest for The Takeout.

Hands Down, Bakers Say This Is The Best Brand Of Canned Pumpkin For Pies There's really only one brand the pros recommend across the board. Can you guess what it is?

When chefs start singing the Libby's jingle during an interview, you know they're fans. For HuffPost, I dug into the top tips for a perfect pie filling.

“Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past.” -- Lilly Tomlin

The ‘Must-Have’ Thanksgiving Cooking Tool That Chefs Say Is ‘A Huge Rip-Off’ They’re “gimmick tools and a huge rip-off for consumers.” Tell us more, chef Andrew Zimmern.

I've always wondered if electric knives were invented so dads could make a lot of noise & act menacing on Thanksgiving. Turns out, most chefs are *not* fans, and they shared their thoughts (just in time to promote an "unplugged" holiday). Here's my latest for HuffPost.

Every hero becomes a boor at last -- Emerson

I've read about billionaires who decide to give away all their assets before they die. I'm going to do the same with the mountain of cloth shopping bags I've amassed. Be alert -- I'm ready to start slipping them into unmarked cars.

Your Garlic Press Might Be The Reason You Have Garlic Breath Experts say that pressing a clove releases more stink-causing enzymes. Here's the science behind it.

Turns out, the press may cause the release of more allicin, which is what makes your breath so stinky. My latest for HuffPost.

So Long, Granny Haircuts. Here's What Women Are Doing Instead Today In 2023, people are embracing their personal style and expressing fearlessness. Here's how to do it.

Sure, you can adopt a "sensible" haircut as you age, but where's the fun in that? For this HuffPost story, I talked to hair stylists who offered up great alternatives to the granny bob.

Minnesota Meetings + Events Fall 2023 In this issue, discover the delightful Main Streets statewide, that exhibit historical character, distinctive venues, and delectable dining.

Writing this article about the state's best Main Streets was a great opportunity to reconnect with some places that have made impressive updates recently, as well as several old favorites that remain blessedly unaltered. issuu.com/greenspring_...

The Best Hacks To Fix Bad Breath, According To Dentists For those days when you realize your garlic-heavy lunch is going to be a problem at your 1:30 meeting, try some of these smart tips from the experts.

No one wants to be the person with with the um, post-lunch halitosis. I talked to oral health experts about the best ways to surround yourself -- and your personal space -- with minty freshness. www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to...

Fashion Stylists Swear By These Packing Cubes To Keep Clothes Wrinkle-Free We talked to experts to find out how they help their clients pack — and how they manage when they’re packing for themselves.

My suitcase is usually a mysterious stew of unmatched socks, dripping bottles & wrinkly clothes. For this HuffPost piece, I talked to stylists who helped me see the error of my ways & consider packing cubes. www.huffpost.com/entry/the-be...

It's called Belabor Day for complicated reasons, but I guess I have no choice but to go into it

Why Do Raspberries Come in Such a Small Pack? Learn about why raspberries must be packaged carefully, plus smart tips for choosing, storing and prepping the berries.

For this @EatingWell piece, I found out that raspberries are hollow (which, yes, would have been apparent if I'd ever looked closely before shoveling them into my gob) AND I found out what a "drupelet" is. Good times. www.eatingwell.com/article/8067...

possibly true of most things