Purple and Yellow. I would never want these colors in my kitchen, but on the prairie – and certain pro sport jerseys – they work. Asters of all types and …
Not in my kitchen: Purple and yellow brighten the fall prairie Read More »
Mud happens. Snow happens. So does rain, sleet and some gloriously warm days. Today we had both. The day started sunny and warm and ended with a biting wind and …
Outdoor adventures with kids bring curious comparisons. “It looks like Africa,” said 8-year-old Marjorie as we drove into Governor Nelson State Park on a cold March day. I paused, a …
Story and photos by Diane Schwartz on Thursday 01/26/2012, Isthmus Newspaper The Tenney Park lagoon is frequently called Madison’s prettiest place to skate. Shaped like an uneven horseshoe, surrounded by trees and …
From warming hut to Prairie-style palace: Tenney Park Shelter Read More »
Canoeing in Quetico Provincial Park is the ultimate outdoor vacation. While there were no kids on this trip, it’s important for me to write about and share this experience. Who …
Quetico Vacation: Bruises, Eagles and Pictographs Read More »
Some people will be remembered forever. Bud Jordahl is one of those people. Bud Jorhahl was my grad school professor at the UW-Madison. He died May 11, 2010, and was …
Tomorrow I am taking 45 people to Maple Syrup Fest at MacKenzie Environmental Education Center. Tonight I will be in bed by 8 pm. Promise. Preparing for a trip like …
Once again, a major protest at the State Capitol coincided with one of my outings. I have to say that I was happy to be heading away from town. Protesting …
Cave of the Mounds: A great escape from protesting or anything else Read More »
I hated walking as a kid and would beg my mom to drive me places. “You can walk,” she’d say and then explain how when SHE was a girl she …
On Sunday, I went cross-country skiing at Indian Lake County Park . Without kids. Without anyone. It was blissful. This doesn’t mean that I’m out of the kid business. Ski …
Blissful Solo Skiing: A Joyful Escape to Indian Lake Read More »
