Tag: crime

Like Walking Through a Box of Animal Crackers

I don't think saying "criminals are stupid" is exactly a hot take. Sure, there are exceptions, but they're usually confined to the bad guys in Hollywood scripts like Oceans 11 and The Italian Job, the ones who plot intricate heists that nobody in the real world could ever actually pull off. I've watched enough true … Continue reading Like Walking Through a Box of Animal Crackers

If You Need Me, I’ll Be Busy Rescuing Kids from a Burning Building

Years ago, when I had to come up with weekly blog topics on ENT conditions, I set up a bunch of Google Alerts. These are notifications you receive whenever Google finds new results based on search terms you specify. Mine were based on keywords such as ears, nose, throat, and allergies. Whenever a relevant article … Continue reading If You Need Me, I’ll Be Busy Rescuing Kids from a Burning Building

Bad Boys, Bad Boys

I was pulled over by a cop this morning. I wasn't even driving a car...I was walking. Now, I know I often leave people in my wake when we're strolling together—I've long been labeled a "fast walker"—but this is ridiculous. Actually, it had nothing to do with speed. I was a few minutes into my … Continue reading Bad Boys, Bad Boys

Sous Chefs (and Nerds) On The Prowl

There's been a crime wave of epic proportions sweeping through the Rose City lately, and its got all of us on edge. This unprecedented streak of criminal activity began with a roving band of chefs swooping into residents' yards at night and stealing herbs from their gardens. An apartment manager whose complex is located suspiciously … Continue reading Sous Chefs (and Nerds) On The Prowl