SEPTEMBER 2007
The Secret Life of Corn
“And pray what more can a reasonable man desire, in peaceful times, in ordinary noons, than a sufficient number of ears of green sweet corn boiled, with the addition of salt.” The great author and naturalist Henry David Thoreau might be shocked to hear what his beloved corn has been up to. Contributing writer Maggie Ginsberg-Schutz explores our Lady Corn and whether we’re asking too much of her.
Meet Our 4 Eco Heroines
We honor four Madison “eco heroines,” highly accomplished women whose lives and work have touched many and varied people and institutions in our community. But these eco-veterans are welcoming—not at all daunting—and best of all provide us with 21st-century context for words like conservation and sustainablility. Writer Laura Kearney shows us why the meaning of “green” is clearer than ever thanks to these phenoms’ contributions to the cause.
Madison’s Eco A to Z
Get in the earth-friendly habit with these fun and simple ways to save the planet (or at least the piece of it you care and feed), one letter of the alphabet at a time.
Don’t Toss It–Fix It!
Are your shoes looking shabby? An around-town expert can probably make them look like new—and keep them from the landfill. Appliances, artwork, cameras, computers, lamps, lawnmowers, power tools, purses—you can get these items and many more repaired and refurbished at Madison-area fix-it shops. Contributing writer Katie Vaughn shows us how.
For the Record: Fast, Slow and Green By Neil Heinen
Window Shopping: Live the green life at Satara
Fabulous Finds: Books for foodies, families and more
Travel: A Sustainable Dane
Politics
Out There By John Roach
The Secret Life of Corn From cows to cars: what doesn’t depend on the kernel of Americana?
Big Shot: Utility CEO walks the walk, talks the talk
Do You Hear an Eco? Earthly conversations from the environmental who’s-who list.
Better Business: 8 Eco-steps to a Better Bottom Lines By Denis Collins
House of the Month: Local librarians’ cozy abode in bike- and walk-friendly downtown.
Eco Happenings: Eighth Downtown Living Tour, Habitat ReStore’s birthday part, green Symphony Designer Showhouse
(Do) Try This at Home: Fourteen easy ideas for greening your home.
Rx for Your Home: How a home check-up can improve your quality of life.
Dining In: Bavarian apple torte—delicious and lovely to look at.
Habitat Handbook: A guide to fixing nearly everything, plus rain barrels, and tables from old doors.
Arts Profile: Photographer Anne Connor is anything but driftless.
What’s Goin’ On: Bikes, booths and books.
A&E: Calendar
Hip Sips: Almost-organic wines. By Molly Moran
Restaurant of the Month: L’Etoile is as green(s) as it gets. By Dan Curd
Restaurant Listings: Where to eat, from A to Z.
Bottle Half-Full: Local microbrew goes organic. By Kent Palmer
On the cover: Genuine Articles Slow-food picnic on the Square. By Nancy Christy & Neil Heinen
Off the Vine: Try tastes of Portugal. By Michael Kwas
Downtown Living Tour House of the Month: Video walk-through of this cozy abode in bike- and walk-friendly downtown.
Rating Our High Schools: What Our Readers Told Us
Lake Luster
