West Side Stories
A Tosa resident for almost 20 years, Karen is a mom and freelance writer, addicted to playing tennis. When not on the tennis court, she spends the fall and winter in the stands at Green Bay Packer and Marquette basketball games.
Karen is the author of “Grab a Bite,” a dining out column and the former community columnist for the Wauwatosa NOW newspaper.
All Things Christmas
OK, fine! It’s time – go ahead and bask in the glow of holiday excess! Listen to Christmas music 24 hours a day. Sleep to the sounds of WMYX. Soak it in and indulge.
I Heart Tosa
Once in a while, I encounter a few things that remind me why I love Tosa. Sometimes it’s something small, sometimes funny, sometimes a little sad. Here are a few:
Driving Home a Point
Along with my drab obsession with things that are too soon Christmasy, I’ve also recently taken a keen interest in driving. This is primarily because we have a fledgling driver in our house. What this means is that my knuckles are white, my right calf is sore from slamming down on my imaginary brake pedal and I’m frequently subjected to "driving criticism."
The Mix Means Monotony
The other day, November 1st to be exact, I was picking up my daughter from school at night. I flipped around several radio stations, ending up at 99.1 WMYX. They started playing Kenny Rogers’ version of Mary Did You Know.
