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.
Grace of Snow
Snow in the forecast is unwelcome news to some, but for others reason to celebrate. School kids look forward to snow. And so does commentator Justin Isherwood.
Ice Wine
In the early winter, when the temperatures drop and the fields turn icy, it’s time to harvest Ice Wine — a traditional dessert wine made with grapes that have frozen on the vine.
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.
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.
Sector 67
Do-it-yourself projects have surged in popularity in recent years. While some have picked up knitting needles and planted gardens, others have migrated to community spaces to work on projects involving complex circuitry, infrared sensors, and motors.
Winter Drive
Winter can seem dark and foreboding with its short days and long nights. Commentator John Hildebrand finds comfort in the varying kinds of winter light.
Cat Named Vince
With a game coming up this weekend, Packer fans are channeling their devotion in all kinds of ways. Comedian Tim Harmston once named his cat for his beloved Packers. It didn’t turn out so well.
The Dog Sled
The idea of dog sledding probably brings to mind Alaska or the Yukon. But Andrea Thalasinos became a musher in Wisconsin. She tells us how she fell in love with Siberian huskies and recreational dog sledding.
Christmas Peanuts
Some Christmas gifts linger in the memory longer than others. Commentator Justin Isherwood recalls an old-fashioned Christmas gift.
Fowl for Christmas
Turkey is a traditional holiday meal choice. But writer Brett Laidlaw wonders if perhaps we should consider another kind of holiday fowl.
Recipe: Duck Confit
Confit was originally a method of preserving salted meat in fat; today we use the technique more for flavor than preservation, and indeed, there’s little more appetizing than a succulent leg of duck that’s been spiced, salted, and then simmered slowly in duck fat to maximum tenderness.
Bad Santa
Gift giving often inspires noble intentions if less successful results. Writer David McGlynn tells us about his family’s gift giving history and how sometimes the best gift is the one you didn’t expect.
Aluminum Christmas
Manitowoc’s Aluminum Specialty Company became famous for its sparkling aluminum Christmas trees in the 1960s. Jerry Waak sold millions of trees during its heyday when he ran the company’s sales force.
Santa Believer
Many people take their kids to see Santa in December, and eventually have to wrestle with the question of belief. Writer Lesley Kagen tells us how she dealt with her son’s doubts about Santa.
Lutefisk
Thanksgiving isn’t the only traditional fall feast. For those of Scandinavian descent, fall also means lutefisk suppers. Writer Eric Dregni tells us the story behind this famously pungent fish.