by Lee Gutowski Jo Yanish is a wife, mother (to sons Edward and Sam), artist, jewelry designer/maker and businesswoman whose company, Flattery Works, sells unique, fun, and elegant jewelry made from “alternative and classic” materials. For our interview, Jo invited me to join her at her home on Weil Street in Riverwest. We had a […]
Neighbor Spotlight
The monthly neighbor spotlight.
Neighbor Spotlight – Mari Lynn
by Ellen C. Warren When you meet your neighbor Mari Lynn, please don’t call her Mary. “My mother’s name was Mary. I thought Mary was such a boring name. And I have an aversion to being boring,” she explains, but continues with, “And yet, I have been living my life, lately, so boring … it’s […]
Neighbor Spotlight: Mia Rudolph-Schulta
by Ellen C. Warren What do you think when you hear the phrase, “Living in reciprocity with nature”? Does it feel familiar, like, oh yeah, that’s what we need to do? Or do you have some difficulty getting a picture of what that really means? Those raised with the Bible are aware of the idea […]
Neighbor Spotlight: Brad Page
by Lee Gutowski When I sat down on the front porch to talk to Brad Page, he asked who’s been written about in this column in the past. I mentioned our spotlight for June, Nick Reuland of Riverwest Grown. “Oh, yeah, I know him!” said Brad.“And do you know Davey Noble?” I asked, naming another […]
Neighbor Spotlight: Barry Lewis (September 2022)
by Ellen C. Warren Travel east on Wright Street, cross the torn-up Humboldt Blvd, and slope down the hill for a brew at The Gig. If you want to meet our man-of-the-hour, Barry Lewis, make sure it’s a game night. Depending on the time of year, that could be a Brewer’s game, Packer game, Buck’s […]
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