Every year we hear about how many people make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and get fit. Just as I’m writing these opening sentences, two separate commercials have appeared on TV about weight loss programs. Yet, every year we hear about how many people don’t keep their resolutions. Despite the odds against us, …
I’ve featured a lot of uncommon sports in our blog over the years such as our outstanding ultimate Frisbee team, the Madison Radicals, our fun-loving summer collegiate baseball team, the Madison Mallards, as well as activities such as hooping and slacklining in James Madison Park. Plus we’ve recognized some of our UW teams that don’t …
We’re thrilled to welcome again the Ironman athletes for this weekend’s race in Madison. Every year we meet such an inspiring and impressive group of people. It reminds us of all that a person can accomplish through dedication and hard work. With Ironman and other fall race events upon us, we thought it would be …
Last week I really enjoyed a supplement to our weekly newspaper, The Isthmus, called “Summer Times”. It reminded me of all the wonderful things Madison has to offer this time of year. Certainly we have our time-honored events like Concerts on the Square, Opera in the Park, Art Fair on the Square, and Paddle and …
After years of raising kids and taking family vacations, Peggy and I recently were able to get away and celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We spent some time on the west coast, and the weather, attractions, restaurants, and accommodations were wonderful. Despite all that, though, the time away heightened our appreciation of Madison. It’s not …
I read an article last week about summertime things to do with the implication that the season is almost over. Maybe some people plan so much in their summers that it feels that way by the beginning of July. Nevertheless, I and other readers replied to the article with exclamations not to wish summer away, …
It has been quite a year for us, and as we head into the last half of our second full year of business (we hosted our first guests two years ago in July), Peggy and I wanted to take some time to express our appreciation for your support and enthusiasm toward The Livingston Inn and …
If hooping were an Olympic event, Madison would no doubt have several qualifying athletes, and I would bet we’d get a medal or two (check out this video). The same would be possible with playing hackey sack, slacklining, or throwing a Frisbee. I’d also have some competitor suggestions for actual Olympic events like volleyball and …
