COMMENTARY
Bigger pasture doesn’t yield greener grass
I told my daughter, a stay-at-home mom to two of my four grandchildren, that she has to get out of the house more often. She told me that was calling the kettle black.March 12, 2010
The ins and outs of dictionary language
It started with a broken cell phone and ended with a philosophical discussion about the evolution of the English language.March 10, 2010
SAGE creates a strong foundation for education 
SAGE is a system with smaller class sizes, especially for grades kindergarten through third. This generally means a class size of 15 students per classroom. There are many advantages for this class size, not only for the particular class for the year but for the long term.
By By Patrick C. Dorin, PhD. , March 05, 2010
Lumberjack DA flexes muscle to fell a giant
Sean Duffy sits in his sparsely furnished campaign headquarters in Ashland and suggests that, by the time he’s in his 50s, he’d like to be able to spend his days chopping wood and climbing trees.
By By Mike Nichols , March 03, 2010
Remembering should have meaning
When I am dead and gone, please – please – try to refrain from naming a measly mile or two of roadway after me, especially if cars travel as fast as they do along the stretch of I-43 just north of Milwaukee that our state legislators have now voted to name after Jeannetta Simpson-Robinson.
By By Mike Nichols , February 26, 2010
He ain’t heavy; he’s my brother
I’ve been listening to them play all morning – well, in between the bouts of fighting. The banter, wrestling, balls lobbed across the living room and Legos covering the floor of the rest of the house — all make me realize something. (Besides the fact that the place is a mess.)
February 24, 2010
Beloved classmate Buzz Farias sings with the angels
A couple of weeks ago, the Class of 1969 at Northwestern High School lost a beloved member. Buzz Farias had battled brain cancer for the past two years and decided it was time to go. He was a great teammate in football, a great classmate in school, and a friend to all he knew.
By By Don Leighton , February 24, 2010
Read Across America celebrates, builds a nation of readers
As an English teacher and avid reader, I know a book is so much more than just a book. It’s a gateway into another world, an escape, an eye-opening experience. Of course, it sometimes also serves as a desktop, chair or (especially with younger students) a building block.
By By Mary Bell , February 24, 2010
School of life teaches something is different
I’ve decided God gave me three sons in order to keep me grounded.
It’s not like I’m an especially pie-in-the-sky kind of gal, but there’s something about wiping down the toilet seat at least once a day (because it’s already wet) that just sort of puts you in your place.
February 19, 2010
Expensive energy mandates harm business climate
With so much heat being generated over health care reform or tax increases these days, it’s a bit surprising that there isn’t much public protest – or even discussion – of another smack at Wisconsin’s collective pocketbook.
Our electricity bills are rising – and rising fast.
By By Todd Stuart , February 17, 2010
Fading memories color a visit with mom
“Lucid” and “cognizant” are two words I never imagined using to describe a visit with my mother.
By Jill Pertler , December 09, 2009
Daylight Savings Time – all day, every day, year round
This week put an official end to Daylight Savings Time for the year. Most of us dutifully set our clocks back an hour, and didn’t give much thought to the matter. In November we “fall back,” in March, we “spring ahead.” So what?
By Jill Pertler , November 03, 2009
‘Me’ thinking conspires against all
After years of keeping my mouth shut, I can no longer be silent. What gives me the right to say anything?
By By Don Leighton , November 03, 2009
Scare up some old-fashioned fun this winter
Ah, it’s that time of year to think about spending more time indoors.
By By Judith Liebaert , October 30, 2009
The wondrous, exciting and waterproof duct tape
One of the greatest inventions ever (besides training wheels and sippy cups) is duct tape. No one knows for sure who invented the sticky, waterproof stuff, but a lot of people want to take credit for it. Who wouldn’t?
By Jill Pertler , October 27, 2009
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