COLUMNS
Book Report: Street life, gay teen life in the spotlight this week
My wife grew up in the south side of Chicago in an all-white working class suburb, Oak Lawn. She lived a childhood with good schools, plenty to eat, security.
By Dave Wood, columnist , March 19, 2010
Taking the sting out of honey laundering
My family likes honey. There’s often a little bear shaped container of honey in our pantry. That little bear may have come from Sue Bee Honey, one of America’s largest and oldest honey cooperatives in Sioux City, Iowa. Formed by five beekeepers in 1921, today Sue Bee produces 40 million pounds of honey.By Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, Wisconsin Senate District 31 , March 17, 2010
Book Report: Even in the ’50s enquiring minds wanted to know
When I was growing up in small town Wisconsin, the most exciting event that happened was the arrival at Fortun’s Drug Store of Confidential magazine, the pulpy forerunner of the National Enquirer and other rags that glut the entries of every supermarket checkout counter in America.By Dave Wood, columnist , March 12, 2010
Margaret's Musings: So what does $4.4 million buy these days?
My ears perked up last week, when a small article appeared in the Hudson Star-Observer announcing the bridge would be painted this summer. That would be our “Bridge” -- the one I have to admit to being pretty close to.March 12, 2010
Randy's Ramblings: Computers aren’t ready to run the world 
Toyota’s trouble with revving engines reminded me of my own encounter with technology gone wild. No, my 10-year-old, four-cylinder import didn’t take off like a bat out of heck. My problem was with the phone/cable TV/Internet provider.
March 05, 2010
Book Report: International intrigue; trout fishing are part of this week’s picks
The bureaucrats and the number crunchers have taken over crime detection in old London town, putting “Bryant & May on the Loose” (Bantam Books, $25).
By Dave Wood, book reviewer , February 27, 2010
Doug's Diggings: The Dells, snail mail and Olympics
A couple of weeks ago my wife and I traveled with our adult kids, their spouses and grandson to the Wisconsin Dells. My son made all the arrangements, so I just had to sit back and enjoy the ride.
February 26, 2010
Book Report: A look at turn-of-the-century prairie life in Norwegian style
When I was growing up, I heard all manner of stories from my Yankee grandpa about the immigrant experience and how immigrants helped to settle the west.
By Dave Wood, columnist , February 19, 2010
Day By Day: Let’s leave the driving to them
Ever since the subject of driver’s education came up at last week’s school board meeting, my own “learning to drive” experience has been on my mind. It isn’t a pretty thought.
February 19, 2010
Margaret's Musings: Tiny body — big voice now silent
From the very beginning our cat, A.P.(Associated Press), showed us incredible tenacity. A.P., even though during the last years of his life he was brought back to life more than once, never seemed to want to leave us until last week.
February 12, 2010
Book Report: Tennis, a mystery, your favorite grandma in this week’s spotlight
Since my wife retired in June, she has become a tennis bum, playing at least three times a week. When tournaments roll around she arises at two o’clock in the morning to watch the British Open, etc.
By Dave Wood, book reviewer , February 11, 2010
Jon's Jottings: Super Bowl always has a Packer connection
You can’t really think about the Super Bowl without including the Green Bay Packers in the mix. The Packers were at the foundation of what has become the biggest sporting event in America and arguable pushed football ahead of baseball as “America’s Sport.”
February 04, 2010
Randy's Ramblings: Defeat of health care reform is no reason to gloat
I’m too accustomed to last-minute, heart-breaking losses. Sunday night, Brett Favre threw another interception at the close of another NFC championship game, once more dashing hope of a return to the Super Bowl – this time with the Minnesota Vikings.
January 28, 2010
Book Report: A mixture of murder, science, artistry abound for avid readers
As if he doesn’t have enough to do with his myriad television appearances, Today show weatherman/foodie and all-around good guy Al Roker has written his first mystery, “The Morning Show Murders” (Delacorte Press, $26).
By Dave Wood, columnist , January 27, 2010
Doug's Diggings: Football has become a ‘conflicting’ pastime
My football fan life has always been simple:
1 – Hope for a Packer win. If they win, be in a good mood even under trying circumstances – if they lose, shut off the TV and pretend football doesn’t exist for a few days. 2 – Hope for a Viking loss.
January 21, 2010
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