by Jennifer Smith | Aug 2, 2013 | Magazine Article
Wisconsin, like other states, faces serious challenges in the climate and energy arena. But we also boast more than our fair share of leaders who are employing creative and practical solutions for a brighter, cleaner future. The Wisconsin Academy has been exploring...
by Amy Baker | Jul 2, 2013 | Magazine Article
Willy presses the glowing doorbell and waits, hops from left to right on the thick, jute mat, balls his fingers into fists inside his gloves, trying to stay warm. Just as he turns to leave the massive stone house, a hot gush of air escapes as the big door’s seal is...
by C.E. Perry | Apr 11, 2013 | Magazine Article
Draw a line to five, when Frank Bitsueis hauling water from the well then counthis living grandchildren and divide themby the ones who chased sheep into the rain.Subract the crash. Add summers and sleep ofnine kids laughing in the truck’s bed. Extendyour line at...
by William Quist | Apr 11, 2013 | Magazine Article
I guess you didn’t get my letter, since youdied before I put it in the mail.But maybe that’s OK—I mean, whatwas left to say anyway? Confession (I neverenjoyed hunting, or peeing in public)?Are you proud of me? Will I see you again?I’m taking a class...
by Geoffrey Collins | Apr 11, 2013 | Magazine Article
In cold darkness calling from tree to treeLaughing at our foolish dreamsCrooning love in a long lost keyFeathers at once oil slick and tricksterSwitchblade beaks and talons like fish hooksEyes of blown glass tricked out in starlightEyes like deep...
