July 2009
Volume 34
Number 7
Features
Recession Stories
The economy’s downturn has put many out of work, raising fears of a permanent recession. Or is there cause for optimism?
By Erik Gunn
The Emerald Void
If we want to draw more people to our parks, we need to give them a reason. That means dreaming big.
By Tom Bamberger
15,081 Jewels
Minnesota (land of 10,000 lakes), eat your heart out. Lakes are part of our culture, an umbilical cord around our hearts. And they have an amazing story to tell.
By Mary Van De Kamp Nohl
Departments
Outfront
The proper balance.
By Bruce Murphy
Issues and stories that inspired you to write.
Events
One name: Tom Jones. But not the only name. Sonic Youth, American Players Theatre, Lynn Redgrave and the Waukesha County Fair.
Insider
Inventions that are pure genius (or not). Plus: hot for hurling, and a man driven to defend the drive-in.
First Person
A woman in a man’s world.
Reviews
A bar with bubbles, and two guys who call themselves Chester French.
Pressroom
The loss of a vital local radio voice.
The Mil
Gossip about Michael Lord and others.
Savvy
Home
Shall we adjourn to the patio?
Shopping
Organic wares and second-hand fashion.
Real estate
How Facebook and other social networking sites have made it easier to sell homes.
Health
The key to losing midlife weight gain
By Caroline Goyette
Dining
The who, what,why of Smyth, the Iron Horse Hotel’s hot new restaurant.
By Ann Christenson
Engame
County supervisors say they’ve been “vindicated.” We say baloney.
By Bruce Murphy
