http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_lindsaygarric.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Lindsay Garric en-us Thu, 24 May 2012 15:30:26 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/rss_logo.png http://onmilwaukee.com 144 30 This actually happened - just not to me. (Yet.) http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/xoxotexting.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/xoxotexting.html?30164 Fri, 11 May 2012 16:21:00 CDT You'd have to be colorblind not to catch that orange is all the rage right now. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/orangemakeup.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/orangemakeup.html?30111 Fri, 4 May 2012 16:12:00 CDT Just when I thought chicken was destined to be chicken again after the whole pink slime chicken nugget controversy, I stumble across the mock chicken leg. What in the hot lunch tarnation is "mock chicken leg" and why are we serving it to school children? http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/mockchickenleg.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/mockchickenleg.html?30035 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:14:00 CDT Kenosha's Dana Gasser shares a love for all things movie/TV history, and has even made it his business. Dana and his business partner, Joe Salcedo, created ANOVOS Productions LLC - a company dedicated to producing the highest-quality replicas of screen accurate uniforms and props. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/anovosproductions.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/anovosproductions.html?29981 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:04:00 CDT I've been in a major travel pattern of late - even more than usual for this state-hopping frequent flier. So, when I boarded a very full flight headed eastbound and down only to be situated right behind a beautiful, young mother traveling with her 1-year-old boy and 2-year-old girl, I braced myself for an eventful few hours. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/babyonboard.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/babyonboard.html?29845 Sat, 7 Apr 2012 10:24:00 CDT A busy few weeks and a completely fried brain have me turning to my pre-OnMilwaukee days for some finger-to keyboard inspiration. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/confidenceblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/confidenceblog.html?29779 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:28:00 CDT Spotify is spilling my most clandestine activities to the world. How do all my "friends" know I was jamming to Journey, belting out "Guys and Dolls" and balladeering The Carpenters? I have Spotify's "This is what your friends are listening to" toolbar that is integrated with Facebook to blame for that. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/spotifyfacebook.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/spotifyfacebook.html?29689 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:14:00 CDT St. Patrick's Day reminds me that my darling of draughts is good 'ol Guinness. Beer snobs may snicker at my pedestrian taste, but I don't need my beer explained to me in order to take pleasure in it. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/healthyguinness.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/healthyguinness.html?29624 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:16:00 CDT Being a parent triggers the most unlikely rage buttons. My stepdaughter and I had a lovely "girl's night" last weekend. As we were jabbering away about school, friends and boys I noticed a pinker than usual glow to her skin and a delicate, slim porcelain line extending from the outer corner of her eye to her temple. My heart began to palpitate. My gorgeous stepdaughter, with a flawless, fair, doll-like complexion, was compromising her health and beauty by baking in a tanning bed. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/tanningblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/tanningblog.html?29556 Fri, 9 Mar 2012 16:19:00 CDT The snow may have been tardy on arrival this year, but better late than never to take advantage of winter sporting activities. There's a throng to choose from and I have learned that they are not all for me. Basically, if I have to don goggles that cover half my grill for safety reasons or a protective suit of armor, I'm not down to participate. Hence, my devotion to snowshoeing. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/snowshoeing.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/snowshoeing.html?29491 Fri, 2 Mar 2012 16:41:00 CDT Bar month has me gooey and nostalgic over a really great time in my life. All too long ago ... in actuality (gulp) an entire decade heretofore ... I was in the throes of the service industry, living life as a Milwaukee bartender. The years spent slinging booze behind the bar are some of the fondest, most carefree and lucrative of my life. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/bartendermemoirs.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/bartendermemoirs.html?29408 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:49:00 CDT You've really "made it" when your name has become a verb. And so David Copperfield reminds his audience with the montage of television and film clips that begins his show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. David Copperfield is a modern day Merlin - only with a closer relationship to Just for Men, a tailor and supermodels. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/copperfieldvegas.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/copperfieldvegas.html?29342 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:12:00 CDT Warriors decorate the skin of their faces and bodies to prepare for battle, to intimidate the enemy and to rev them up for combat. Makeup is no different. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/warpaint.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/warpaint.html?29247 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:16:00 CDT Showtime Network's "Californication" brought up a tantalizing personal preening issue a couple of episodes ago. Season five, episode three examines the disappearance of pubic hair from younger generational nether regions. Yes, a full plume of pubic hair has become a thing of the past, like VHS tapes and home phones. But what happened to the hairway to heaven? http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/pubicstyling.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/pubicstyling.html?29167 Sat, 4 Feb 2012 08:08:00 CDT As January comes to a close, I've got one more fitness-themed blog for you. Hopefully, your resolution is still holding steady. If you've been stealthy, you have most likely established a new habit - so, congrats! Whatever you resolved for 2012 - keep it up and make it happen. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/athomegym.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/athomegym.html?29092 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:23:00 CDT I had all of these fitness resolution blogs planned for the month of January, but a repeated message from the universe is making my fingers redirect their path across the landscape of my keyboard. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/changeofcourse.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/changeofcourse.html?29017 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:12:00 CDT Winter running is pushing its way into my tropical island weather-loving gait. And though the gear gets more abundant, my shoe has gotten more minimal thanks to VIVOBAREFOOT Lucy Lites. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/vivobarefoot.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/vivobarefoot.html?28949 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:27:00 CDT I just landed back on the mainland after a week in Maui. There should be rehab facilities for re-entry into "normal" life after an island getaway. Leaving behind daily beach walks, yoga with a soundtrack of waves, horseback riding through tropical forests, fresh fruit and fish beyond fantastic, swimming in warm, aqua water and highly available, decadent cocktails was not an enjoyable moment. I did, however take home some precious, immaterial souvenirs that will stay with me forever. I didn't have to shove them in my sand-filled suitcase, so I thought I'd spill them out here. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/mauisouvenirs.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/mauisouvenirs.html?28870 Fri, 6 Jan 2012 17:20:00 CDT How many years have you promised yourself you will get on an exercise program? You will eat better? Make changes in your lifestyle for better health? Stop waffling and take action. But, don't do it alone. Support is key, and ACE-certified personal trainer and 13-year fitness industry veteran Lisa Martin can help you put your resolution into action. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/solful.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/solful.html?28829 Mon, 2 Jan 2012 15:03:00 CDT I've been waving my manicured, trend-hungry hands over my crystal ball for what's going to be hot (or not) in 2012. If you care about being "on trend" or being a "girl on campus," as one of my dear buddies likes to call the "in-crowd" who unabashedly takes advantage of what's in style - often all at once. And if you don't give a flying fad or - better yet, like to go against the grain and rock skinny jeans when bell-bottoms are "in" - then this may be for you too. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/trendpredictions12.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/trendpredictions12.html?28782 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:50:00 CDT Although we've only been teased with a sprinkle of snow, I take frozen precipitation as the cue to stash the open toes and high heels and have become resigned to wearing a pair of (let's face it) ugly, yet highly functional boots that keep my soles warm and my toes dry. But, after surviving Milwaukee winters for 30-odd years, my footwear prayers have finally been answered. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/bootblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/bootblog.html?28726 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:12:00 CDT I want to be clear that this blog is not about Ryan Braun's guilt or innocence. This is about finding a solution to the disappointment when a star athlete tests positive in a professional sports league that clearly bans performance-enhancing drugs. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/mvppeds.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/mvppeds.html?28644 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:44:00 CDT Forget "Flowers in the Attic." Christmas trees in the attic are my own personal, holiday horror. I can choose to be brave and self-sufficient. To stand on the hood of my Chevy, reach up and pull that ominous wire/string/cord thing that somehow releases the "staircase" into the attic and then cautiously climb what actually is a rickety ladder that makes Ringling Brothers trapeze artists look "safe." Or I can wait. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/atticxmastrees.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/atticxmastrees.html?28621 Thu, 8 Dec 2011 18:06:00 CDT We all know Milwaukee is the best city to live in. I also nominate it for one of the best cities to gift from. There are only a few weeks to go before bows are hastily torn from thoughtfully chosen tokens, so here are some local gift ideas I have personally experienced that are sure to make your loved ones gasp with joy upon ripping them open. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/favoritethings.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/favoritethings.html?28563 Fri, 2 Dec 2011 18:10:00 CDT Accessories are not only an obsession, but also a profession for Milwaukee native Jodi Been. Doing what she loves, this style guru - now living in Los Angeles - has made retail coup d'état, turning her passion for jewelry and purses into two lines of designer handbags ready for gifting this holiday season. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/jodibeenbags.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/jodibeenbags.html?28485 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:22:00 CDT The soft whisper of my cell phone's text message alert, "Hey Hey" gently startled me out of my not so solid sleep on the couch at our Reno, Nev. home at 2:24 a.m. last night. The neighborhood was on fire. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/renofire.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/renofire.html?28443 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:20:00 CDT Each November, cultivating a mustache becomes prevalent not just for vintage wool sweater-wearing hipsters or pocket-protecting types, but for anyone wanting to make a statement for men's health. In conjunction with causes like LIVESTRONG and The Prostate Cancer Awareness Foundation, Movember has popularized mustaches to the point of Chia Pets in their heyday. And I like what I see. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/mustacheenvy.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/mustacheenvy.html?28436 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:20:00 CDT There are some perks to being left alone for months on end each year when my "old man" is away working. Probably the biggest bonus, and really the only one with any glamour, is that I get to see all of his colleagues and our friends in other bands when they come through town. Recently, I had the privilege of spending time with one of the most talented guitar players, singers and incredible human beings I have been fortunate to know through my husband. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/dajo.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/dajo.html?28331 Wed, 9 Nov 2011 16:38:00 CDT I can't ever remember wanting biological children. Now, as I find myself stepmom to a beautiful, incredibly smart, terribly gifted and unbelievably talented 16-year-old superstar, I am so thankful that I have been given the opportunity to "parent" in the capacity that I have been. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/getwhatyouneed.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/getwhatyouneed.html?28255 Sat, 5 Nov 2011 10:48:00 CDT Now, I'm all for self-expression ... obviously ... but, I always find it interesting to see who dresses up as what on Oct. 31. But, other than a little cleav-ahhhge at a rock show or a touch of bare midriff on rare occasion (if I've really cut the carbs,) you won't catch me (scantily) dressed up as the hooker version of anything. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/skankyhalloween.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/skankyhalloween.html?28142 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:11:00 CDT Social media whiz, I am not, but I totally get "She Said, He Said," a weekly Twitter chat between locals Shelby Sapusek and Jim Raffel that stages the battle of the sexes in cyberspace. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/shehechat.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/shehechat.html?28002 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:17:00 CDT Should any teacher, fitness professional or coach tell anyone to lose weight for any reason other than if weight is jeopardizing a student's health? Just like too much "hand to mouth" can create physical weight gain for yoga students, "foot in mouth" can create bigger issues for teachers giving unsolicited diet recommendations. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/yogaweight.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/yogaweight.html?27912 Sat, 8 Oct 2011 14:17:00 CDT I live to catch trends after the fact. Especially when they are on the sale rack. My new obsession that has transformed into a retail deal compulsion? Trolling the sale rack at the Gap for odd pieces no one else wants. Sure, these aren't exactly your "basics" I find tucked away ... like white T-shirts or your everyday "blue" jean. These are Gap's more experimental, more editorial pieces. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/hammerpants.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/hammerpants.html?27762 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:26:00 CDT Mourning and the subsequent process when you lose someone is not on any curriculum. Death has to be experienced in order to acquire the aptitude for coping with it. my younger brother, Jesse Bern, passed away one year ago on Sept. 20, 2010. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/remembering.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/remembering.html?27662 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:52:00 CDT Transformed by fun and the retro turquoise sweatband/matching wristband combo I was proudly rocking, I became a ping-pong wizard overtaken by table tennis fever at Milwaukee's own ping-pong club, SPiN Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/pingpong.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/pingpong.html?27531 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:16:00 CDT When I saw Andy Tarnoff's blog about the mystery "Brewer's girl," I, like everyone else who landed on OnMilwaukee.com's home page, felt compelled to click. I am fascinated with this super fan who, although she is married, commutes an hour and a half from Oshkosh to Miller Park for each and every Brewer's game - alone. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/frontrowamyfever.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/frontrowamyfever.html?27455 Sat, 3 Sep 2011 10:38:00 CDT There are two kinds of dog owners out there. Good dog owners and bad dog owners. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/trainyourdogblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/trainyourdogblog.html?27352 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:18:00 CDT This summer, I enthusiastically signed up for and took a class at Healing Forest Studio in Waukesha. Perfectly located near my yoga teachers at Heffernan Wellness, I figured I could knock out some spiritual, physical and creative energy all in one locale. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/artclassblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/artclassblog.html?27253 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:11:00 CDT In my husband's line of work, the female companions tease and switch our monikers from "rock wives" to "road widows" when our loved ones depart on tour. Whether your partner is a traveling musician, in the military or they just have frequent business trips, separation in relationships can be a challenge and raise the brows of so called "normal" couples. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/roadwidows.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/roadwidows.html?27137 Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:05:00 CDT I have reluctantly re-laced my running shoes. My trainers. The old kicks. I had sworn off jogging after training for a marathon straight through a winter in high altitude. I never ran the marathon, but I did get achy knees, sore hips and a low back that has never really been quite the same. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/runningagain.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/runningagain.html?26958 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 08:22:00 CDT Team Gileto's custom car work covers a range of tastes, needs and complexity. It can actualize whatever vision you have for your ultimate, customized whip. From conservative car magnet advertising to flashy and fun vinyl decals, Team Gileto makes reality of a one of a kind expression of your vehicular visions. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/customcarculture.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/customcarculture.html?26859 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:55:00 CDT Summerfest introduced me to the latest manifestation of this killer combo in Milwaukee-bred band Dorydrive. Hailing from Menomonee Falls and Door County, local rock fans may recognize members from their previous projects, Echovalve and Marashino. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/dorydrive.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/dorydrive.html?26799 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:32:00 CDT Puns aside, you've gotta try the "Lasagna Stick," a seriously yummo treat filled with homemade lasagna filling, hand wrapped in a wonton skin, deep fried and served with Michael Albano's incredible, homemade tomato sauce. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/angelospizza.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/angelospizza.html?26706 Fri, 1 Jul 2011 11:06:00 CDT I'd like to draw attention to damn good people doing damn good things (who just happen to look damn good doing them.) Former Milwaukee Brewers' player and coach, Dave Nelson, qualifies for such recognition. On July 25, Nelson hosts the Third Annual Davey Nelson's Celebrity Golf tournament at Blackwolf run in Kohler to benefit both the Brewers Community Foundation and Open Arms. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/daveygolf.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/daveygolf.html?26636 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:01:00 CDT With all the fun surrounding food in our culture, on television, and the glorification of all things gastronomic, we sometimes lose sight of those who don't have enough to eat. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/hungertweet.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/hungertweet.html?26605 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:13:00 CDT It's documented in countless childhood photos and is cataloged on basement shelves in cardboard boxes: I've always had a thing for superheroes and trading cards. Now, I am the star of my own collectible trading card. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/meetmeme.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/meetmeme.html?26576 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 08:50:00 CDT Stifle your snickers - I am all about "vibes" and "energy." So, when I decided to treat my vertigo with a Western medical approach - a lot of people were shocked that the West Coast, hippy dippy yogi was trying what was usually her last resort as a first response. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/naturalmedicine.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/naturalmedicine.html?26477 Tue, 7 Jun 2011 15:33:00 CDT The '90s introduced us to an amped-up version of the fashion model: the super model. I now propose a triple caffeinated, monster charged, supped up variation on the hot mom: the Mega MILF. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/megamilf.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/megamilf.html?26401 Wed, 1 Jun 2011 11:21:00 CDT If you haven't begun the fitness grind yet, no need to fret ... there are lots of little tricks to make your body look and feel its best while under no cover of parka or snow pants. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/bikinibody.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/bikinibody.html?26314 Mon, 23 May 2011 15:23:00 CDT I just switched from a BlackBerry Curve - an old one - to a brand spanking new, touch screen, app filled, slide out keyboard, way too fancy Samsung Epic, Duhhhhhrooooyyyyyyyyyd. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/celllife.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/celllife.html?26224 Mon, 16 May 2011 12:56:00 CDT