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Mother: An undeniable force
MOST OF US have recognized our mothers in some act, some way of thinking, even some turn of phrase or hand gesture that we do ourselves as adults. This is perhaps more the case with women as they become mothers themselves. Whether we believe that our mother set the gold standard for best mothering or we think that our mother shouldn’t have been allowed to raise children, most of us recognize that our mother’s contribution makes an indelible mark on our lives.
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Thanks, Mom!
IT’S EASY TO take our mothers for granted; they’re always there. In the typical order of things, our mothers are with us from birth, caring for us, loving us, wanting what’s best for us and expressing that in whatever way they best know how.
Anne O'Connor |
Edible Madison
A NEW LOCAL FOOD MAGAZINE is about to hit the scene, offering stunning photography, interesting profiles, and simple recipes using seasonal ingredients. Its goal is to be entertaining, informative, and to carry a message: Buy and eat locally grown food.
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David Rhodes and the Guggenheim
DAVID RHODES, AUTHOR of the recently acclaimed novel Driftless, was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in April, an honor reserved for a fraction of the nation’s most distinguished artists, scientists, and scholars at the height of their careers.
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John Young: a life of service
IT WAS FORTY years ago that John Young, of Soldiers Grove, became a board member of Couleecap, the region’s hard-working non-profit organization dedicated to helping low-income people improve their lives by providing opportunities to gain self-sufficiency.
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Betting on a horse
WHEN AMY HUNTER, from Viroqua, rides her horse into an arena at a Grand Prix show jumping event, heads turn and hands lift in applause. A relative newcomer to this level of competition, Hunter’s recent successes are causing a stir. Who is she? Where did she come from? And where did she get that horse?
Kate Fitzgerald |
Hot water happiness
Q: We are planning to replace our old water heater; what are our options?
David Romary |
Spring is prime time bird season
IT’S SPRING! THERE are no better words for a birder.
The calendar says spring started on March 20. In my heart, spring starts when I see my first red-winged blackbird. How about you?
Dan Peak |
Women and men redefining roles
DOES ANYONE REMEMBER Pat? You know, the inscrutably androgynous office grunt from Saturday Night Live? Well for those of you who don’t remember, Pat was funny because you couldn’t tell whether she was a man or a woman, which caused an uncomfortable and ultimately humorous tension for the viewer. No one knew how to treat Pat because she couldn’t be identified as a man or a woman.
Matthew Voz |
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