NOVEMBER 2007
Free Your Mind
This is the tenth time Madison Magazine has named a “Person of the Year,” and the first time you may not know him. Richard Davidson isn’t a politician, nor is he a millionaire philanthropist (that we know of). He does, however, wear a bracelet blessed by the Dalai Lama. Contributing writer Frank Bures tells us why
Plus: Contributing writer Andy Moore unearths a few characters in Madison’s midst
Color Your House Beautiful
There’s nothing like a fresh coat of paint to transform your living space (or for that matter, your state of mind). But what color should you go with? And what about the finish—gloss? semi-gloss? Good gosh. While the options seems endless, the basics are easy to break down. That’s what we do in Habitat Handbook. Contributing writer Katie Vaughn takes us on a tour of the rainbow and the perfect finishing touch.
Lung Cancer Cures
The bad news is that we’re not much farther in the search for a cure than we were when we started. The good news is that like many other types of cancer, lung cancer shows every sign of being curable if it's caught early. We already screen people for breast cancer and colon cancer. Is it time to add lung cancer to that list? Contributing writer Mary Erpenbach reports on the controversy of lung cancer screening.
Low Taxes-Better Schools?
Sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? But a group of very strange bedfollows say a crisis is ready to unfold: Wisconsin is headed toward a perfect storm of low household incomes and high property taxes that could take down, among other things, our public schools. Contributing writer Judy Dahl talks to the players about their plea for citizen action before it’s too late.
For the Record Leaps of Faith By Neil Heinen
Window shopping Guild.com is the leading retailer of original art and craft in the U.S. So head online for the holidays!
Travel The Princeton review—shops, eats and more.
Politics
Cheesehead of State By Colin Benedict
Not Just A Girl By Jenny Price
Lung Cancer Cures Where Are They Now?
Low Taxes and Better Schools? An influential lobby wants us to think about it.
Big Shot Rachel Krinsky builds dreams out of houses.
House of the Month This child-friendly abode allows kids’ personalities to shine through.
Pro Profile TDS Custom Construction tackles historic and green home renovations.
Garden Talk Critter-proof plantings.
Dining In A relaxing roast. By Nancy Lynch
Color Your House Beautiful What color palette and finish is right for your happy home?
Arts Profile A chat with the Chazen’s chief.
What’s Goin’ On Lombardi on stage, local authors and a mini film fest.
November A&E Calendar
As the Weal Turns Theater on the road—this is one trip worth taking.
Restaurant of the Month Grab a group and head to Bandung for rijsttafel. By Dan Curd
Restaurant Listings Dining out in the city from A-Z.
Bottle Half-Full Scotch ales are perfect for cool weather. By Kent Palmer
Off the Vine Give thanks to red. By Michael Kwas
Genuine Articles Slow-food on the Square. By Nancy Christy and Neil Heinen
Out There Blood Brothers By John Roach
