LIFESTYLE
Book Report: New book, same old Henry
Ever since I read “The Education of Henry Adams,” I’ve thought of its author, the great-grandson of our second president and grandson of John Quincy Adams, as a sanctimonious little prig.
By Dave Wood, columnist , May 24, 2012
Book Report: Even Rough Rider Teddy couldn’t tame NYC
Back in the 1950s adolescents looking for exciting reading about the facts of life, etc., turned to a series of books by muckraking journalists Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer.
By Dave Wood, columnist , May 18, 2012
Book Report: Have a peek at this American family
The Dale family — Mom, Dad, son Zak, daughter Chloe and Lars the dog — come together for a typical American supper:
By Dave Wood, columnist , May 11, 2012
Some spies never rest; revisit fictional Door County 
Tom Nash seemingly has it made. He’s a retired British spy. He lives on the Cote D’Azur, the French Riviera, hobnobs with artists and writers and expatriates like Gerald and Sara Murphy.
By Dave Wood, columnist , May 04, 2012
Spring Into Service volunteers needed
Community Thread’s fourth annual Spring Into Service event is scheduled at several locations from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 5. Volunteers are still needed to help.
April 29, 2012
Book Report: Founding Fathers resisted almighty presidency
“The superb landscape…is a rich regalia. We found all the farmers busily employed in gathering, grinding, and expressing the juice of their apples; the crop of which they say is rather above mediocrity.
By Dave Wood, columnist , April 27, 2012
Book Report: Romance genre blooms with ‘Rumspringa’
I hail from Whitehall where there’s a large settlement of Amish who moved in forty-odd years ago.
By Dave Wood, columnist , April 19, 2012
Book Report: Bubbling alcohol picks the king
As the TV announcer used to say, “How would you like to be queen for a day? Or even longer, or maybe even king?”
By Dave Wood, columnist , April 13, 2012
Book Report: Books have political verve, movie potential
If you’re wondering how we ever got so disastrously involved in Iraq, you might begin by reading “Arrows of the Night,” by Richard Bonin (Doubleday, $27.95).
By Dave Wood, columnist , April 05, 2012
Book Report: Personal ads can equal a good book
Several years ago I reviewed a book written by an acquaintance called “Round-Heeled Woman.”
By Dave Wood, columnist , March 29, 2012
Book Report: Even far away, zombies the rage What’s with the current zombie craze?
You can’t turn on the TV without a commercial for an upcoming zombie movie.
By Dave Wood, columnist , March 22, 2012
Book Report: For these two titles, you may end up reading without a break
“Death on Cache Lake,” by Dan Woll and John W. Lyon (Romeii LLC, $14.99), is available in bookstores, at Amazon.com, Kindle, bookstores and on a website at www.danwoll.com.
It’s a humdinger of a thriller, told with great style and, unlike many thrillers, with a sense of purpose.
March 08, 2012
Chordsmen perform
The Croix Chordsmen” will perform a free concert at 2 p.m. on March 18, at The City Center Amphitheater in Woodbury, Minn.
March 08, 2012
Rallying 'Idol' votes
Reed Grimm’s fate on “American Idol” now rests with viewers.
By Margaret Ontl and Bill Kirk , February 25, 2012
Book Report: Take a spin with this Beetle
I well remember the late 1950s when I was finally in the market to buy a car. Suddenly, all manner of teeny little cars were appearing on the market.
By Dave Wood, columnist , February 17, 2012
View your ad here! Cost effective targeted advertising.
Contextual advertising starting as low as $79/month. This includes targeted ad delivery and search results!
Add your business to the Marketplace »
 |
CW SEAMLESS GUTTER SYSTEMS LOCAL COMPANY HASTINGS, MN 55033 6514380974 |
Seamless Aluminum Leaf Protection-All Available Colors! Click Here! |
 |
Maidenwood N447 244th Street Stockholm, WI 54767 715-448-4001 |
MAIDENWOOD is the perfect location for all of your events, large or small!! CLICK HERE! |
 |
LESLIE'S GARDEN LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016-4662 6514802250 |
One Call for Complete Professional Landscape Services! |
 |
Mayville State University 330 3rd St NE Mayville, ND 58257 800-437-4104 |
Apply now for Fall Sessions! |
RSS Feeds