November 1992
Volume 17
Number 11
Features
The Accidental Gossip
As a kid, Meg Kissinger was chided for gossiping. Today, she’s a veritable gossip maven for The Milwaukee Journal’s “Taking Names” column. The truth is she just wanted a part-time job that let her spend more time with her kids.
By James Romenesko
For Love, Not Money
From United Way to Daystar, Milwaukee is full of rewarding volunteer opportunities. Here’s your chance to get involved.
By Stephen Filmanowicz, Matt Mendenhall and Shawna Hanson
Breaking the Fashion Code
Forget Vogue and Mirabella. You need to know what to don for a Bucks game or a night at the Florentine Opera? It’s all in our easy-to-decipher guide.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
The Karate Kid
In a sport popularized by smashingly successful martial art flicks, Milwaukeean Rich Roufus is poised for fame as the world light-heavyweight kickboxing champion. If you haven’t heard or this 26-year-old wunderkind, you’re not alone.
By Robert A. Christy
Stock Market Sleuth
In 12 years, Carlene Murphy has moved from research assistant to “tire-kicking” mutual fund manager. How this upstart became an investment mover and shaker, leaving her male counterparts more than a little bent out of shape.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
Departments
Outfront
Today’s superwomen balance motherhood and outside careers with aplomb.
By John Fennell
Letters
Read this before you wolf down that greasy cheeseburger.
The Insider
Putting a stopper on infectious disease outbreaks, the story behind Gus Gnorski’s rupture with WTMJ-AM and will Nitro rise like the phoenix?
Edited by Stephen Filmanowicz
Metroscene
Swinging sax sounds with an African beater, a “ritzy” show at the Milwaukee Art Museum, holiday trees, mythic opera and more.
Edited by Ann Christenson
Dining Guide
A seafood deli, a Sunday supper of suckling pig and where to go for any kind of cuisine.
Columns
Roving Reporter
Is reading 2,000 words per minute really valuable? Our reporter discovers that speed and enjoyment are mutually exclusive.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
Is real change in the wind or just hot air? A critical look at UPAF’s new reforms and the Bradley Commision’s new study.
By Bruce Murphy
Restaurants
Main Street Cafe’s healthy fare and Greek eats at The Cobblestone Inn.
By Willard Romantini
Endgame
Decoding the gobbledegook behind the resolution on property tax relief.
By Bruce Murphy
On the Cover
Photograph by Tim Waite; styling by Chrissie Peters; jacket and sweater courtesy of Harleys.
