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May 16, 2013Sitting next to George Hennerley at a meeting was usually the best seat in the house.
He was smart, funny, informed — and always uplifted the meeting with a joke or wisecrack.
Yet his jabbing always seemed to fall short of malice, a nonvisible wink just a few seconds behind each comment. And he could always take as much as he gave. |
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May 16, 2013This story started a few springs ago, when I was sitting on a friend's front porch.
I was reading John Steinbeck's "Travels with Charley" — the author's "nonfiction" travelogue about his trip across America.
Steinbeck was a cozy curmudgeon when he wrote the book, seemingly bruised but unbowed....subscribers>> |
Recent Commentary Geneva Theater outcome more promisingMay 09, 2013So far, so good.The future of the historic Geneva Theater appears more promising than ever.After months of fundraising and handwringing, the arts community is in a better place and so is the city.
Advice for contrariansMay 02, 2013An open letter to the contrarians of Lake Geneva:You know who you are. So does everyone else. There’s no need for a roll call.A few months ago I wrote a column about the need for contrarians—people who challenge the status quo.People like you.Every council or board needs at least one, I said.There are wrongs in any community. There are things that need closer examination. Boards and editors can be lulled to sleep without someone telling the other side of the story.
How we see things differentlyApril 25, 2013I could almost see the tears welling in her eyes.I called her to say good night as I often do.“I’m tired,” are my first words, as they often are.
It all depends on how you look at itApril 18, 2013A woman called me last week to say we didn’t run enough gossip.She told me about a business in town which had received an “F” rating by the Better Business Bureau.“And there have been many, many complaints,” she said.
'Our Town' deserves attentionApril 11, 2013I have been remiss in not giving more publicity to a series of events celebrating the classic Thornton Wilder play, “Our Town.”“Our Town” was first performed in 1938 — so this year is its 75th anniversary. I saw it performed in Milwaukee last year and think it remains surprisingly fresh and poignant. The play covers “love, marriage, death and eternity,” according to a press release for a production at UW-Whitewater. That about covers the waterfront.
Numbers can lieApril 11, 2013I have a confession to make. I’ve been keeping a secret for nearly 10 years.I scored a 17 on my ACT.College-bound high school students will take the ACT this Saturday, April 13, or in June. Those students are hoping for higher than 17.
The grace of opening days then and nowApril 04, 2013It was 37 degrees Monday, the first day of April.Opening day for the Milwaukee Brewers.The roof at Miller Park was closed. The heat in the stadium had been on since Thursday. By game time it was 60 degrees inside — 30 degrees higher than it was outside.
A glimpse at our Wednesday morning meetingsMarch 28, 2013The first thing I do when I come to work Wednesday morning is grab a fresh copy of the Regional News.I’ve been in the business 40 years and it’s still a rush to see the paper when it’s hot off the press. But it’s also a moment mixed with a wee bit of trepidation.The mistakes that we made Tuesday night when we put the paper to bed are usually obvious in the light of day.
The survivors never really rest in peaceMarch 21, 2013The fatal dog attack March 6 has stirred our emotions.We’re appalled that someone would allow a child near pit bulls.We’re angry that pit bulls are getting such a bad rap — again.
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 For Detroit in crisis, next six weeks determine bankruptcy fate
 By Bernie Woodall and Karen Pierog DETROIT (Reuters) - Bond restructurings, negotiated settlements with bondholders and bond insurers, and tough talk with unionized workers are on the agenda as Detroit's emergency financial manager tries to meet a self-imposed, six-week deadline to decide whether the city can get through its financial crisis without a bankruptcy filing... |
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Bruno Mars — and his band — kicked off the Billboard Music Awards in silky red suits that matched their silky dance moves, with bright gold disco balls hanging above them...
