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10/06/2026 · Coloma

Apple TV+’s <em>The Studio</em> understands that Hollywood is both a glamorous dream factory and a group project nobody wants to be in. It is sharp, silly, and occasionally so pleased with itself that you can hear the sunglasses applauding.

10/06/2026

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Good Karma Corner

The Boring Fixes Are Winning

Ozone recovery, cloned ferrets, and free school meals give us three solid reasons to respect patient work. Good news rarely arrives with fireworks. It arrives with paperwork, freezer samples, and someone remembering to pack extra sandwiches.

10/05/2026

The Weekend Escape

Lanesboro, Minnesota: A River-Town Weekend With Pie, Bikes, and a Cave

Follow the Root River into southeastern Minnesota for a small-town weekend that feels refreshingly unpolished. Park once, rent a bike, eat something fried, and remember that a good getaway does not need a resort or a reservation at a restaurant with a twelve-page wine list.

10/05/2026

News of the Weird

The Bear, the Alligator, and the Lawsuit Against Birth

This week’s files contain a patrol car with an uninvited passenger, a fast-food window used as an alligator launch site, and a man who objected to being born. Administrative life continues.

10/05/2026

Move It Monday

The Farmer Carry: The Walking Exercise That Builds a Stronger Middle

You don’t need a complicated core routine to train your trunk. Pick up two moderately heavy objects and walk with purpose—the farmer carry turns a simple stroll into useful, full-body strength work.

10/05/2026

From Scratch

The Cast-Iron Cornbread With a Loud, Crisp Edge

Good cornbread should have a bronzed crust, a tender middle, and enough savory grit to stand up to chili. The secret is not sugar—it’s getting the pan properly hot before the batter ever sees it.

10/05/2026