Wisconsin Life

Driving to Door County: Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial...

Wisconsin Public Radio — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:34 -0500

Driving to Door County:

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer travel season. Writer Catherine Jagoe looks forward to one such trip all year.

Catherine Jagoe is a translator, poet, and the author of the chapbook Casting Off.

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Ramps: Each spring, ramps inspire the breathless praise and...

Wisconsin Public Radio — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:29 -0500

Ramps:

Each spring, ramps inspire the breathless praise and devotion of foodies and foragers. Writer Brett Laidlaw explains the appeal of this wild edible.

Brett Laidlaw is the author of the book Trout Caviar and the blog of the same name.

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The Birds: May is prime bird-watching season in Wisconsin as...

Wisconsin Public Radio — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:11 -0500

May is prime bird-watching season in Wisconsin as many migratory birds return to nest or stop to refuel on the way north. Commentator Eddee Daniels tells us how he learned to hear the birds of spring.

Eddee Daniels is a photographer and writer in Milwaukee.

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State-in-law: Many of us come to love Wisconsin by birth. But...

Wisconsin Public Radio — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:09 -0500

State-in-law:

Many of us come to love Wisconsin by birth. But for others, it comes through marriage. Writer Benjamin Percy tells us how Wisconsin became his state-in-law.

Benjamin Percy is the author of two novels, Red Moon and The Wilding, as well as two books of short stories. He’ll be at Boswell Books in Milwaukee on May 14^th.

Breakfast at Rosie’s: Every morning at 5:30, Rosie Perez...

Wisconsin Public Radio — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:19 -0500

Breakfast at Rosie’s:

Every morning at 5:30, Rosie Perez and her daughter, Teresa Kerns, open up the quaint and cozy Rosie’s Café in La Crosse. They’ve been working together for almost 30 years. Rosie’s usually in the back making soup, pies, cinnamon rolls from scratch, while Teresa switches between serving tables and cooking on the grill. In honor of Mother’s Day this weekend, WPR’s Maureen McCollum spent a morning with them and found that their secret to success is working together as a dependable team.

Slimey Crud Run: There are many organized motorcycle rides and...

Wisconsin Public Radio — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:18 -0500

Slimey Crud Run:

There are many organized motorcycle rides and rallies in Wisconsin. But writer Ron Davis has a special place in his heart for one particular ride.

Ron Davis teaches English at UW-Stevens Point.

Photo: Ron Davis

Spring Planting: Spring is planting time for gardeners and...

Wisconsin Public Radio — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:14 -0500

Spring Planting:

Spring is planting time for gardeners and farmers. Writer and farmer Justin Isherwood shares his reflection on the ancient art and annual practice of planting.

Justin Isherwood is a writer and farmer in central Wisconsin.

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Poetry and Family Every April, National Poetry Month gets lots...

Wisconsin Public Radio — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:20:04 -0500

Poetry and Family

Every April, National Poetry Month gets lots of people excited about discovering new poets and maybe even writing a poem or two. Steven Rodriguez is a student in the UW Madison’s First Wave Hip Hop arts program. Today, he shares a poem he wrote for someone he’s trying to help.

Steven Rodriguez is a student in the UW-Madison’s First Wave Hip Hop and Urban Arts Program – the only undergraduate hip hop arts program in the country.