MARCH 2007
Boomers & Money
Will they share the wealth? It’s the talk of every town: how America is about to experience the largest generational transfer of wealth in history. Locals and local experts break it down for us so we know what it means for Madison as well as the Baby Boomer bottom line. By Judy Dahl
Talkin’ ’Bout My Generation
What does a Baby Boomer look like in Madison? A lot of different things, we found out. But we start our story with a special Boomer who’s been chronicling the lives and times of Madisonians in these very pages (well, the back page to be exact) for a while now. And we don’t end there. By Frank Bures, with Maggie Ginsberg-Schutz, and a whole passel of Boomers
Sex After 50
Where’d the free love go? Boomers brought on the sexual revolution. Now that age is catching up with them, do they still got it? And what’s the legacy they’re leaving for the generation they’re raising? By Frank Bures
13 Great Ideas for Down Under
Basements aren’t rumpus rooms anymore. With everything from bars to home theater systems to video game nooks to second kitchens to in-law suites to wine cellars, these multi-funciton spaces are designed with the entire family in mind. By Jennifer Garrett
New! Habitat Handbook
This month: A guide to flooring. Learn the secrets of buying a rug, selecting a wood floor and finding the hottest carpet styles. Plus, an easy-to-use shopping list of retail outlets. By Jennifer Garrett, with Shelby Deering
Your Letters
For the Record: ’A Changin’ For the Better By Neil Heinen
Travel: Designer Globe Trotting By Terry Shelton
Health Watch: Million-Dollar Smiles
Politics
The Mayor’s Race By Colin Benedict
The Baby Boom Delegation By Jenny Price
Out There By John Roach
Tidbits Taliesin’s furry tour guide, a fish fry “tutorial” and more.
Window Shopping bad dog frida in the Atwood ’hood is the place to be for good cats and dogs—despite its quirky name.
Fabulous Finds: Read It Here First Four great books by great local authors.
About Town Madison Symphony Orchestra plays host to a famous violinist and his famously expensive violin.
March A&E Calendar
Hip Sips Eno Vino will bring out the wine lover in you. By Molly Moran
On the Cover: Got Pasta? We got it fresh at Fork & Spoon Café. By Dan Curd
The Food Boom A very special Baby Boomer’s ode to Madison.
By Odessa Piper
New! Bottle Half-Full Madison’s first column about a beverage named beer.
Genuine Articles A Farm Bill hits close to home. By Nancy Christy & Neil Heinen
On the Cover: Boomers & Money Will they share the wealth?
Food for Thought By Nancy Christy
House of the Month A pair of retired Boomers bounce back to Madison.
On The Cover: 13 Great Ideas Down Under Find out what’s going into today’s basements.
Matching Mix Birdhouse beauty.
Good Question Universal design: the key to a long, happy life at home.
Dining In A rich reward for chocolate lovers and St. Patrick’s Day.
On the Cover: Habitat Handbook Our premiere guide to everything underfoot: all you need to know to buy a rug, select a wood floor and find the coolest carpet.
Habitat: Keeping rugs clean
Garden Talk: Get off the grass
Building Blocks: The Madison Area Builders Association presents the Home Products Show
