Recent content from James Lileks
These buildings bring a touch of classical Roman design to the Twin Cities
Why are we so fascinated with this bygone empire? Perhaps because we grew up around buildings that look to Rome for their inspiration.
Lileks: Mouse in the house? Better call an Uber.
The instructions for the live-capture traps suggest taking a road trip with it.
Lileks: Sound of cicadas means summer's here to stay
But where are the billions of icky, noisy insects they warned us about?
Lileks: Power's out; better eat the ice cream
When the power goes out, we're all in the dark — but not just literally.
Lileks: Is it me, or is it cold in here?
The eternal struggle between men and women over the proper setting for the air conditioner.
Lileks: Minnesotans need to learn how to lie better
We could be an international travel hot spot if we made up better stories.
Lileks: Don't touch that dial. Or paper. Or coffee cup.
Everyone has a quirk that their friends and family tolerate. What's yours?
Lileks: The secret to the greatest burger in the world
The patty likely will fall apart, but it will taste good.
Lileks: Why you should lie to your phone
Soon, the AI on your phone will know more about you than you know yourself. That's a problem.
Lileks: Why do mosquitoes always bite you in this one stupid spot?
When mosquitoes choose a place to bite, they have a fave. Never your nose. Sometimes your elbow. Rarely the lower back. It's always this one particular place.