Posts tagged family

Big Mama:

Mother’s Day: Commentator Cynthia Woodland remembers the woman she calls “the last of the big mamas” — the matriarch of her family.

Cynthia Woodland is a producer and commentator for Wisconsin Life.

Mother’s Day at Horicon Marsh:

Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend. Every year, poet Kim Blaeser and her family celebrate by spending a day outdoors. Blaeser tells us how their annual trek allows her to connect with the earth and her memories.

Kim Blaeser teaches creative writing and Native American literature at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. She is the author of three books of poetry, including Apprenticed to Justice.

Food Pantry:

With the holiday giving season over, donations to area food pantries are dropping off - making life harder for folks who are already struggling. That weekly bag of free groceries can make all the difference – especially in this economy. Today, we visit a food pantry run by the Middleton Outreach Ministry, and meet one of their customers.

The Big One:

Musky season is here and many Wisconsin anglers are obsessed with catching the big one. With its dorsal fin, needle-sharp teeth and impressive size, the musky is Wisconsin’s very own Moby Dick. This fishing season, commentator Michael Fedo is hoping to complete a family quest.

Commentator Michael Fedo is the author of several books including A Sawdust Heart, The Lynchings in Duluth, and The Man from Lake Wobegon.

Edith Hilliard - Preserving History:

March is Women’s History Month, and we celebrate today by remembering that women don’t just make history — they also preserve it. Today, we meet Edith Hilliard, an African American woman who can trace her family back 7 generations in Wisconsin. Producer Cynthia Woodland pays her a visit.