Quilter museums: Cedarburg, Paducah, Ky.
If you are a quilter, you know why Paducah is special. The western Kentucky river city is home to the Museum of the American Quilter’s […]
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Waterpark growth spurts at Dells, Six Flags
Watch your language, when it comes to waterparks. The caller who alerted me recently to an expansion at Six Flags Great America, north of Chicago, […]
Smart design: Taliesin West, Acrosanti
This spring is full of reminders that architectural wonders carry a price. Innovation means risk of ridicule. Success, over the long haul, requires perseverance as […]
Castle Arkdale: from manure to book storage
Some people with a passion will make sure you hear all about it. They are self-proclaimed experts who are slick and aggressive about soliciting attention […]
Mount Horeb museum masters mustards
What a spread it was. In a corner were the fruity recipes – the tart, the sweet, the zesty. Another table was all herb/veggie combos […]
Detroit battles bad rap, bad image
“It’s takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to lose it.” That comes from Warren Buffett, one of the richest guys in […]
Chocolate events entice, especially in Feb.
Do you love chocolate enough to make it a full meal, to bathe in it, or to build a weekend around it? Here are options […]
‘Farm Life’ exhibit examines rural living
There is a lot about rural living that I take for granted, having grown up on a 120-acre dairy farm. I assume that everybody has […]
Exhibit examines Jackie Kennedy’s legacy
When Laura Bush announced recently that her gown for Thursday’s presidential inauguration would be an ice blue number by Oscar de la Renta, the New […]
Lake Lawn Resort expands, upgrades
One of Wisconsin’s oldest resorts is soon to begin a massive transformation that will capitalize on its rich history and may almost triple its size. […]
Uniting of indie eateries has Arizona roots
Don Luria is an original, both in personality and mission. He is a gracious and astute restaurateur in Tucson whose Café Terra Cotta has earned […]
A good retreat uplifts spirit, connects friends
My heart is enriched and eased because of a recent retreat for women in Lake Geneva. It was one of the rare quiet times for […]