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| 1. | Too cold to blog Published: Dec. 23, 2008 - 12:51 p.m. - As Bobby and I trudged over to Alterra for a morning coffee, in hopes that hot liquid would also thaw out our writers' blocks, we agreed that it's hard to get inspiration to write about anything other than shoveling, driving in snow or shivering at work. |
| 2. | My best investment this year? Published: Dec. 19, 2008 - 7:02 p.m. - My best investment this year? Hands down, the purchase of four, new Michelin X-Ice Xi2 tires. |
| 3. | Outdoor winter activities guide Published: Dec. 6, 2008 - 2:23 p.m. - From sledding to skiing, skating and more, there's no reason to hide from the Wisconsin winter. Get out there and have some fun. |
| 4. | Why does it always seem way too early? Published: Dec. 1, 2008 - 08:31 a.m. - Why does it always seem way too early for this? Last winter -- which I generally prefer not to talk about -- didn't hit us until later and it felt way too soon for that. So, getting walloped like this at the end of November / beginning of December just seems plain cruel. |
| 5. | Ask OMC: Are we headed for another brutal winter? Published: Nov. 18, 2008 - 11:18 a.m. - Our question today comes from Dave in St. Francis, who asks: "I've heard a few weather guys predict that we're going to have a milder winter this year. What makes them think that?" Realizing that this question is a bit out of our league, we asked local TV weathermen -- Mark Baden of Channel 12, Vince Condella of Fox 6 and Craig Koplien of Channel 4 -- and asked for help. |
| 6. | Forecasting a hot Winter's night at Northern Lights Published: Nov. 13, 2008 - 09:33 a.m. - Rock legend Edgar Winter and his band play Friday at the Northern Lights Theater at Potawatomi Bingo Casino along with special guest, "Queen of the Blues" Koko Taylor. Showtime is 8 p.m. and general admission tickets are $20. |
| 7. | When the temp dives, cuddle up with winter-y drinks Published: Nov. 7, 2008 - 2:24 p.m. - The snowflakes have already started to drop and if the troubled economy isn't giving you a hankering for something warm, comforting and delicious, the weather soon will. You've likely already had the hot toddy and spiked your coffee with whiskey, but here are a few new drink ideas for Thanksgiving ... or any other night you might want a warm pick-me-up. Just be sure to stock up on cinnamon sticks. |
| 8. | Honor the Earth born from controversial tradition Published: July 6, 2008 - 05:26 a.m. - Several powwows are held in Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest, but if you want to experience a true traditional one, born from a historic controversy, go north to Hayward July 18-20. |
| 9. | Catching up with Peter Riegert of "Animal House" Published: March 26, 2008 - 05:19 a.m. - In the last of installment of a series, actor / restaurateur Mark Metcalf writes about a former "Animal House" co-star. This time, it's enigmatic actor Peter Riegert, who played "Boone." |
| 10. | A guide to Wisconsin wineries, outstate edition Published: Feb. 9, 2008 - 05:16 a.m. - We recently listed some fine wineries within an easy drive of Milwaukee. There are more in the state, slightly farther Beyond Milwaukee. |
| 11. | Sucking it up with cracked thumbs Published: Feb. 8, 2008 - 10:15 a.m. - Do you know what I'm talking about, your fingers get dry, the skin cracks and on a thumb, especially, it hurts like hell. |
| 12. | Preparing for the Big Chill Published: Jan. 29, 2008 - 2:04 p.m. - The cold front hasn't hit yet, but the grocery store is packed. |
| 13. | Sunday Sound-off: Does the cold weather change how you spend your time? Published: Jan. 27, 2008 - 05:18 a.m. - Scraping windows and shoveling walkways come with winter's territory, but is your life changed in other ways, too? |
| 14. | Bring the beach inside with volleyball Published: Jan. 16, 2008 - 05:21 a.m. - The AVP Crocs Hot Winter Nights beach volleyball tour makes three stops in Wisconsin in January. |
| 15. | Ice ... dam! Published: Dec. 17, 2007 - 10:36 a.m. - I've been taunted by ice dams for a while now. I know, we all have, but these were bad and while I struggled to figure out just what to do about them, a roofer stopped by. |
| 16. | Outdoor winter activities guide Published: Dec. 11, 2007 - 05:23 a.m. - From sledding to skiing, skating and more, there's no reason to hide from the Wisconsin winter. Get out there and have some fun. |
| 17. | Of course my snowblower won't start Published: Dec. 5, 2007 - 09:51 a.m. - I wasn't the least bit surprised this morning when I ambled into the garage to start the snowblower for the first time this season. I poured in some year-old gas, pushed the primer button a few times and pulled the cord -- about 20 times. |
| 18. | Of course my snowblower won't start Published: Dec. 5, 2007 - 09:51 a.m. - I wasn't the least bit surprised this morning when I ambled into the garage to start the snowblower for the first time this season. I poured in some year-old gas, pushed the primer button a few times and pulled the cord -- about 20 times. |
| 19. | Snow is no hazard for those who Bike Winter Published: Dec. 3, 2007 - 05:19 a.m. - While most of us allow the falling temperatures to flatten our ambition, some Milwaukeeans think that there's no time like tundra time to hop on their bikes and go for a ride. |
| 20. | Beatlemania ... then Published: Jan. 30, 2007 - 10:05 a.m. - My mom -- who always indulged my interests (I bet she can tell the difference between Burning Spear and Black Uhuru!) -- packed the 10-year-old me and my brother on to the D train and took us to the Winter Garden Theater (Broadway!) to see the original cast of "Beatlemania!"
Tagged with: Beatlemania Kailing Koshick Badfinger Winter Garden Broadway Beatles Lennon McCartney Ringo
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| 21. | Ah, alcohol. Tonic or potion? Published: Oct. 18, 2006 - 08:20 a.m. - The first snow fall caught me off guard last night after a weekend of lovely 70s, and while I’ve lived in Wisconsin long enough to know better, I still yearn for some quick sign so I know to say goodbye to summer and really relish the last warm, sunny day before fall hits us with temperatures in the 20s. |
| 22. | Unfilmable book, a real "Cock and Bull Story" Published: March 16, 2006 - 05:05 a.m. - Try not to get lost: Michael Winterbottom's "Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story" is a movie about the filming of a movie about a novel about a character who spends his time on diversions and never gets to the point of his story. Make sense? |
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