A Giving House

I want to thank Paula and Bart of The Givin House for making me feel a little more at home here in Wisconsin. They own a shop that has distinctive home furnishings with a French country flavor. If you or someone you know is having a baby, make sure you stop by to [...]

A little tour of New York City - New York Style

What to do on a snowy Sunday

Now that Madison, Wisconsin has beat their record for snow by A LOT, there is no more to say about the weather. This was not the winter to move here, but that’s life. So, here I am stuck in my temporary living suite for the day watching the snow flurries and occasional snow [...]

I’ll have another cup of coffee please

I have recently discovered a quaint little coffee/wine shop here in Madison. Actually, I think it is a small local chain started by local folks. Their web site is awful, but amusing. Anyway, I was so happy to find an alternative to “The Bucks” as we would call it in New [...]

Insider Scoop - best time to shop in Wisconsin

New York City is a shopping Mecca. Now, I am not much of a shopper. In fact, all the time I was in New York, once I found shops that would consistently have what I wanted and needed, I almost exclusively shopped at those places. I am not a big fan of [...]

Thanks for the welcome

In my week in the Madison area, I have had little free time but I did get a chance to get out and make a few friends with some shop owners in the area. I want to recognize them for their service and friendliness to this New York transplant.
Gary’s Art & Frame - 2029 [...]