James Lileks

It's a good year for Roman Empire buffs. "Gladiator 2″ will be released in November, and the Peacock network is currently streaming "Those About to Die," another gladiator tale.

We have a mouse, and he is Herman. Rhymes with Vermin. One night I saw him peek out from under the stove. He saw me and retreated. " Ope, sorry, never mind there, see ya."

The usual advice for a fun life: Dance like no one's looking, drive like you stole the car and save as if Social Security will not exist.

The usual advice for a fun life: Dance like no one's looking, drive like you stole the car and save as if Social Security will not exist.

Maybe if we exaggerate our accent, we’ll foil Big Brother.

It’s not called a mansion and not every occupant was thrilled to live there.

Tim Walz was in China during Tiananmen Square, which, of course, is why he chose the anniversary years later for his wedding.

The once-a-year fantasy land in Falcon Heights has some real-world applications, if only we'd relax a little and let some Sham-Wow barkers into our curated commercial world.

Postwar developers made one big mistake in the efficient mall design, and it's spoiled the suburbs for decades.

The proposed structure in downtown Minneapolis is striking. But shouldn't hospital structures be welcoming?