Moments in Greece

Moments in Greece

the laser brush we watchedburn soot off the gownof an ancient kore the Delphic light, siftedthrough the nets of the godsto fall on us the molten remains, darkand bitter, at the bottom of eachmorning’s tiny cup how, beside the piled fallen stonesof my grandfather’s...
Sweet Surprise

Sweet Surprise

Much like its award-winning confections, Mayana Chocolate in Spooner is full of surprises. Run by husband-and-wife owners Daniel and Tamara Herskovic, Mayana Chocolates produces an array of handmade treats, including six signature chocolate bars that incorporate...
Barstow & Grand

Barstow & Grand

Taking its name from a storied intersection in downtown Eau Claire, a new literary magazine called Barstow & Grand promises to be the perfect complement to the city’s burgeoning arts and culture scene. Even though Eau Claire has “very blue-collar roots,” it still...
Tony Wise Museum of the American Birkebeiner

Tony Wise Museum of the American Birkebeiner

America’s most-famous cross-country ski race now has its own museum. Located in Hayward, the Tony Wise Museum of the American Birkebeiner transports visitors back to the origins of the American Birkebeiner through state-of-the-art exhibits, hands-on activities, a...
Mitchell Park Domes

Mitchell Park Domes

On March 22, 2017, the Washington DC-based National Trust for Historical Preservation granted “National Treasure” status to an iconic Milwaukee landmark: The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. While the National Treasure designation doesn’t provide funds or...
Nelson & Pade

Nelson & Pade

Rebecca Nelson always had a passion for raising fish; by the time she was ten, her family’s home was filled with aquariums. Her partner, John Pade, grew up on a dairy farm, learning a lot about livestock and agriculture. The two combined their skills and interests in...