by Carrie Trousil
Milwaukee is the second city after only Orlando, that corporate slattern of America, to have televisions installed on its public buses. Quite honestly, it doesn’t seem that many Milwaukeeans really appreciate this parallel with the land of Mickey Mouse. In fact, people seem to find it intrusive.
I lost my voice. December came and I found I had nothing to say. This might sound a little rude, but I really should have just cussed some folks out. I became stifled by my inability to filter out people’s accusations, perceptions, and my own defeatist thoughts about my writing and community efforts: I do not write hip enough. I do not write white enough. My stuff is too black. I am not black enough. I do not write for the black community. I am the token Negro of the white paper. I am not a tweed-jacket journalistic scholar. My words should ignite a revolution. My words will not change the world. I need to use my activist energy in the hood, not cozy Riverwest. How can I take a stance on African-American issues when I am married to a white man?
Most people dread doing it. I must admit I almost always leave it to my husband. It’s a dirty job and yes, someone has to do it. I’m talking about scooping dog poop. But K9 Waste Removal Services will do professional “turd-herding” for you.
I stopped in at the new Small Animal Hospital on Newhall, just north of North Avenue, to ask a question about one of my cats. I was immediately impressed. Inside and out, this is a state-of-the-art facility designed to give the best medical attention to our furry friends while comfortably accommodating their owners. The building has a large reception area with big windows. The bench seats flip up and hold books and toys for kids waiting for Sparky to get his shots.
by Erik Peterson, Beer Barons of Milwaukee
A significant piece of Milwaukee’s brewing history is sitting on the corner of 5th and Cherry, only a couple blocks from the Brewery Credit Union. It’s for sale. It could be a brewery once again. Local developers and nationally-known brewery historians have been looking at it for some time now.
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