Life & Leisure

The 2011 Anime Convention, or “Why I Wish I Had a Costume”

The 2011 Anime Convention, or “Why I Wish I Had a Costume”

Milwaukee's annual event offered more cosplay, screenings, video and card games, exhibits, and guest stars than you could shake a bo staff at.

“Erase Hate: The Meaning of Matthew” at UWM
“Erase Hate

The Meaning of Matthew” at UWM

In 1998, Matthew Shepard was killed because of his sexual orientation. Today, Judy Shepard uses her son's story to educate others about equality and compassion.

PODCAST: Plan your death well
PODCAST

Plan your death well

Dr. Bruce Wilson joins Mark again this week, with advice about planning your death, and the potential consequences if you don't.

Computer Love: And the winners are…
Computer Love

And the winners are…

Space cadets, potty mouths and proposals: your online dating stories were full of surprises. Readers voted for their favorites, and the results are in!

The Anti-Valentine’s Day: A bachelor’s manifesto
The Anti-Valentine’s Day

A bachelor’s manifesto

Valentine's Day was made for lovers. But I'm a dude, and I'm here to tell you there's an upside to being unencumbered by romance.

Computer love: Your best and worst online dating stories
Computer love

Your best and worst online dating stories

1 in 5 married couples meet online, but not all e-dates are moonlight and roses. Readers share their best, worst and most hilarious forays into online dating.

Online Dating: Doubleplusgood
Online Dating

Doubleplusgood

Before Match.com, people used to meet through happenstance. Now "meeting" someone is just a string of ones and zeros tested for compatibility in cyberspace.

5Q: Sustainable living and design with Josh Foss
5Q

Sustainable living and design with Josh Foss

The self-styled "Metro Hippie" visits the NARI Home Improvement Show, offering tips on green living and DIY projects.

The Evolution of Revolution: “Freedom Riders” at UWM
The Evolution of Revolution

“Freedom Riders” at UWM

For some, February is just another month of early sunsets and bone-chilling temperatures. For others, it’s a time to consider our cultural heritage.

South Beach Delights: Alice Waters’ Grapefruit Avocado Salad
South Beach Delights

Alice Waters’ Grapefruit Avocado Salad

Renown chef and sustainable food activist Alice Waters shares a refreshing citrus salad.

Gypsy Rose Lee: Queen of American Burlesque
Gypsy Rose Lee

Queen of American Burlesque

Author Karen Abbott visits Milwaukee to promote her latest book, chronicling the misadventures of an American burlesque legend.

Threads: Ready, Set, SALE
Threads

Ready, Set, SALE

When it comes to clothes, few of us get what we really want for Christmas. No worries - now is the time to stock up on those coveted items -for half the price.