Kathryn Vaughn
April 15, 2014
Coming up on Saturday, May 3, I’m going to be teaching a 3-hour workshop that shares my secret technique for painting my leaves at the Chroma Art Bar in Fort Atkinson. The class is open to six people – with additional classes to be added if there is enough interest. The Chroma Art Bar […]
Lanette Hansen
April 10, 2014
Last Friday was like any other sort of day. Got done with work, headed home to see my son and then we went downstairs to play. That’s where our sweet kitty, Piper, lives. She’s finally given up on trying to pretend that she likes the dogs and chooses to claim the entire basement as her […]
Jim Bartlett
April 2, 2014
If you are reading this blog post, that means I am still on the Magic payroll, although I haven’t been on the air much lately. I have another job that requires me to travel from time to time, and that’s where I’ve been. Killing time in a hotel one night, I came up with a […]
Coming up on May 16th, my turtle, Joe, makes his acting debut at Olbrich Gardens. It’s a special series for tots to learn about animals ‘around the pond.’ The class is already filled (it’s small, so it filled up quickly). A frog, a worm and a turtle (Joe) will be there for the kiddies to see […]
kiernan
April 1, 2014
My dog Truman is a herding breed, so he needs lots of exercise and “projects” to keep his mind and body stimulated. I bought an agility course to set up in my backyard. But until it gets warmer and the ground dries up, I’ve been looking for something fun we can do indoors together. I […]
March 26, 2014
Consignment sale shopping is about some of the best advice I ever got. Yes orginally when you found out you were going to be a parent, you hit the internet and the stores so that your precious little cherub gets everything bright, shiny and new. But then you wise up. Consignment Sale shopping is an […]
March 19, 2014
I know it’s true that nothing lasts forever, but seeing this fantastic, historically preserved building closing its doors is just heart breaking. As one of the workers who shared in the blood, sweat & tears of its creation, I promise you it’s worth the trip to check it out and get a great deal on […]
March 14, 2014
There are few events in your life where you remember EVERYTHING. One of those rare times for me was when my nephew Carter was born. It was five years ago on Monday, St. Patrick’s Day. I remember what I was wearing. I remember the 24-hours leading up to it. I remember what the air smelled […]
March 13, 2014
In 1961, the Belgian composer Jacques Brel wrote “Le Moribond,” a dark song about a man about to be executed, and sang it in an unsentimental, almost jazzy style. Sample lyric, translated to English: Goodbye, Tony, I didn’t like you too much you know It’s killing me to be dying today While you are so […]
March 11, 2014
The anniversay of my ankle break was just a couple of weeks ago. I didn’t do anything to celebrate it except take a walk. My ankle will never be the same as it was. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to play tennis again, but I could probably run a 5K. I really can’t wear high heels […]