Lanette Hansen
June 30, 2017
So . . . it happened. The Her Madison 5K was last weekend, and without a ton of training, I was happy to be reminded that my body could still run 3.1 miles pretty easily. I was honestly pretty worried. My running has been practically non-existent since becoming a mom, and the last thing I […]
Magic 98
The best way to see the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra‘s Concerts on the Square is up close with Magic 98. Here are the 2017 VIP pictures. Click for a better look and to see the names of our guests. Pat, Tammy, Julie and Ginger Patti and Patty John Ginger, Patty and Caroline Tammy Julie Sarah and […]
June 26, 2017
Trenton is our latest Kid of the Week. He’s nine years old, lives in Beloit, and was nominated by his “grammy” Karlene. Trenton wins prizes from Madison Property Management and Thompson Investment Management. To learn more about them, and to sign up a great kid in your life to win next, click here. To see […]
Kathryn Vaughn
June 22, 2017
Now that it is officially summer, here is my recommendation for a picnic, boat trip, boat trip or just a nice walk under the canopy of old trees. It’s the beach at Stewart Lake Park near Mt. Horeb (pictured here), and it’s good for the soul. Mt. Horeb has fun shopping, and several really good […]
kiernan
June 20, 2017
Recently, I came across a photo that instantly moved me to tears. It was of someone’s Australian Cattle Dog with his legs propped up on a barrier overlooking the Grand Canyon. (To see it, click here.) You might be able to guess why this photo had such an emotional effect. If you can’t, I will […]
Jim Bartlett
June 16, 2017
Every summer, from the time I was six or seven until I was 16, I got to spend a few days with my cousin Rob in Brodhead (and later in Madison), and he would spend a few days on the farm with us. These vacations became the kind of thing a kid looks forward to […]
June 14, 2017
If your family is anything like mine, you can start to feel like a short-order cook. And if you’re one of those people who is able to put her foot down and make your kids eat whatever you make for dinner, good on you. I’m not. I’ve got a two-year-old who will eat anything, so […]
June 12, 2017
Meet Pearl, our latest Kid of the Week. She lives in Sun Prairie, and she’s 10 months old. She was nominated by her grandmother, Lisa, who says, “She is an adorable,curious,and beautiful little girl. She loves toys animals and playing peekaboo!” Pearl wins prizes from Madison Property Management and Thompson Investment Management. To learn more […]
June 5, 2017
On Saturday, June 10, Stoughton is having a huge art walk, from 9AM to 6PM in the downtown area. Lots of artists will display their work in every shop. My paintings will be on display at All through The House, at 160 East Main Street. I will be there from 10AM til 1PM to shake […]
June 2, 2017
Every month is a good month to drink wine, but with June comes the opportunity to break out a nice, crisp, refreshing bottle of chilled white, sit out on your deck with friends, and enjoy watching the fireflies light up at twilight. If you’re looking for that good bottle of white, come to Wine Wednesday […]