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Email: cj@startribune.com

C.J. is a columnist in the Star Tribune's Twin Cities section. Her column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

C.J.: No name game here: She takes 'Ponder'

The Vikings' newfound good luck charm is apparently going to be known in her professional life as Samantha Ponder.

Updated: January 02, 2013, - 11:57 PM

C.J.: Former KARE11 anchor Joan Steffend's new book "Peace In Peace Out" is not sappy

Former KARE11 anchor Joan Steffend has written a second uplifting book, "Peace In Peace Out." Do not call it sappy.

Updated: December 26, 2012, - 08:11 PM

C.J.: A SouthWest Transit bus moves columnist closer to saintly Rosa Parks

A SouthWest Transit campaign that illustrates how celebrities ride the bus and "So Can You," prompts a funny Rosa...

Updated: December 24, 2012, - 07:56 PM

C.J.: Ponder this: Does marriage make a winner?

The explanation, wink-wink, for why Vikings QB Christian Ponder played so well in Sunday's 23-6 shocker over the Texans caught sportscaster Dan Patrick off guard.

Updated: December 24, 2012, - 07:55 PM

C.J.: Peace can be found, deep within ...

Former KARE11 news anchor Joan Steffend was doing her part to increase peace before tragedy visited Newtown, Conn.

Updated: December 24, 2012, - 12:17 PM

C.J.: Former KARE11 anchor Joan Steffend writes of "Peace In" our times

Former KARE11 anchor Joan Steffend, of "Decorating Cents" fame, invites you to increase the "Peace in, Peace Out," in her...

Updated: December 23, 2012, - 07:13 AM

Face Time: Art imitates life

Digital artist Jacque Rosenau used some of the many blossoms at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum as the inspiration for her "Irresistible Iris" show.

Updated: December 22, 2012, - 02:33 PM

C.J.: Dr. Mary is in the house. OK? OK!

It was not my intention to ask a question that stumped comedian and actor Kim Coles.

Updated: December 16, 2012, - 06:11 AM

C.J.: Comedian Kim Coles helped Kelsey Grammer find his inner black woman

During a stop at Dunwoody whille on a UNCF Tour, comedian-actor Kim Coles talked about being a help to Kelsey...

Updated: December 15, 2012, - 04:33 PM

Face Time: Smiles on faces, helmets on heads

Olympic gold medalist Summer Sanders, a Schwinn Bikes brand ambassador, took the "Helmets on Heads" campaign to Richard Green Central School. The national campaign is designed to teach children about bike safety.

Updated: December 15, 2012, - 03:25 PM