Posts tagged Wisconsin

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. 

Wisconsin Spring

The calendar may say spring, which may have you dreaming of bird songs and flowers, but spring looks a little different on the ground. Writer Liam Callanan shares what he’s learned about our Wisconsin spring.

Liam Callanan teaches English at UW-Milwaukee and is the author of the novels The Cloud Atlas and All Saints.

Thief of Words and Music

As kids, the stories our parents and other relatives tell us about their lives often bore us. It’s only later that we come to value them. Writer Anthony Bukoski  tells us how he reconnected with his father.

Anthony Bukoski is the author of several books, including Time Between Trains and North of the Port.

Ice Bowl:

The Super Bowl this weekend got us thinking about another memorable bowl a little closer to home – the Ice Bowl. Commentator Bill Povletich tells us the story behind this historic game.

Bill Povletich is a documentary filmmaker, television producer, and the author of Green Bay Packers: Trials, Triumphs, and Tradition. 

Photo: Wisconsin Historical Society

Owls:

Frigid winter days spark love among great horned owls. Nesting in January, they raise families in the dead of winter. Commentator Ronnie Hess tells us how she delights in their night time hoots.

Ronnie Hess is a journalist, poet, and the author of Eat Smart in France.

Daily Bread:

Unexpected gifts often come in the midst of our daily chores. Writer Jill Sisson Quinn tells us what she — and her dog — found on their daily walks.

Jill Sisson Quinn is a nature writer in Central Wisconsin.

Wisconsin’s Natural Splendor:

You don’t have to tell many Wisconsinites that we live in a beautiful place. Writer Larry Watson reflects on the splendor around us both common and rare.

Larry Watson is an award-winning writer and the author of several novels, including American Boy and Montana 1948.

Photo by Peter Patau.

Barn Dance:

Every fall for the past six years, the O’Brien family farm near Brooklyn hosts an Old Time Barn Dance that draws hundreds of people. It’s a potluck dinner and dance inside a former dairy barn. Seth Jovaag brings us the sound of this year’s event.