April 2009
Volume 34
Number 4
Features
Under the Provencal Sun
Nico and Roxanna Derni are living their dream “retirement.” On a 12 – acre farm in the South of France, the former Milwaukee couple is making award-winning olive oil.
By Ann Christenson
The Highest Power
The sound of the helicopter powering through the sky is often unmistakable. Flight for Life has been saving lives for 25 years. Here’s its remarkable story.
By Mario Quadracci
Sweet Spots
The streets and pockets of town all over the Milwaukee metro area where everyone wants to live.
By Joanne Cleaver
Departments
Outfront
A long way from Home.
By Bruce Murphy
Mail
Signed, sealed, delivered.
Events
An old dog’s new tricks, Chekhov with an Irish lilt, mundane objects transformed.
Insider
Help for gambling addiction, a leg up on litter, messing with Menard.
First Person
Journalism and the priesthood
Pressroom
Watchful Wisconsin Eye.
The Mil
They’re famous now.
Reviews
Canine comfort, George Clooney hair
Savvy
Spring Fashion
Textured belts and bags, pretty sandals and sundresses.
Shopping
Cool cards, winged creatures.
Health
Why addressing the shortage of primary care docs is more important then ever.
By Caroline Goyette
In Public
What are we losing when major public buildings use programmed lighting?
By Tom Bamberger
Dining
A dreamy restaurant for quiche, crepes and much more. And a longtime Irish bar under new ownership.
Edited by Ann Christenson
Endgame
The Republican Party needs a personality adjustment.
By Marc Eisen
