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Articles:

Remembering Arthur

Published May 17, 2012

In German the name "Ehrmann" translates to "honorable man." Born 100 years ago today, Art Ehrmann was the epitome of that.

Balliamo Bambini offers language and dance for the little ones

Published April 8, 2012

All parents want the best for their kids. But between school, sports and extracurricular activities, their schedules can get packed fast - and a lot sooner than they used to. Luckily, kids and parents have a new local option called Balliamo Bambini, which mixes learning, exercise and culture into one fun, family-friendly class.

Finding comfort in the extended family

Published Oct. 19, 2010

I've always been asked why I chose to spend most of my life in a folk dance group and cultural organization. Tonight, I finally understand why.

Roller skating at Red Arrow begins Saturday

Published Aug. 19, 2009

Last summer, we wondered why there wasn't roller skating at Red Arrow Park in Downtown Milwaukee. On Saturday, for the first time ever, you'll be allowed to roller skate at Red Arrow.

Sound-off: How many kids are too many?

Published March 22, 2009

We have a family-focused Sound-off question this week, so tell us, dear readers, how many kids do you want or already have? Five? None? Share your thoughts on family size.

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Reader blogs:

Free Workshop Helps Kids Learn to Ride Bike without Training Wheels

First Ride," a free class designed to help kids ditch the training wheels and learn how to ride their two-wheel bicycles safely, will be held Saturday, June 16 from Noon -3 p.m. on the west playground of Atwater Elementary School ( 2100 East Capitol Drive, Shorewood). This second...

3rd annual Mothers and More Preschool Meet and Greet

3rd Annual Mothers and More "Preschool Meet and Greet". Wed, Jan 11 630-830 pmCheck out over 25 area preschools in one evening. Talk with representatives from preschools in brookfield, West Allis, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Elm Grove, Pewaukee, waukesha, and surrounding ar...

Grateful Or Dead

Thursday November 24th, 2011 - Fox Lake, IL I always consider every day to be Thanksgiving, and I mean it. With all the insanity I’ve endured, it’s truly a miracle that I’m still breathing. I should have been dead several times over by now, but even with all the bad ...

An Uncle Fester

Tuesday October 11th, 2011 - Chicago, IL Got a phone call from my cousin Brett in the middle of dinner informing me his father, who is also my uncle, is in the final stages of cancer and not long for this world. Neither one of us showed any emotion, and he said he’d keep me post...

Drink Like My Momma

I think it's important to start this blog by letting you all know that my family is from the south. My mom's family is from South Texas, while my dad's family - originally from the DC area - is from South Carolina. This means that we're very fond of our southern food and our stiff drink. Most of ...