http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_lisasimonson.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Lisa Simonson en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 18:01:11 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/rss_logo.png http://onmilwaukee.com 144 30 About a month ago a friend asked me to come down and visit her in Austin for South by Southwest. At first I thought she was crazy, but decided it was a brilliant idea. Of course, being so close to the actual event, I couldn't find tickets for less than $700. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/sxsw.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/sxsw.html?33212 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:21:00 CDT I believe I've mentioned that I'm somewhat of a workaholic, but one job or 10, we can all agree on one thing, sometimes work just sucks. Yesterday was one of those days, but instead of heading home I decided to try my luck one more time and see if a few cocktails could at least bring me out of my foul mood and cloud of self-loathing.  http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/hotelfosternight.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/hotelfosternight.html?32827 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:03:00 CDT The older I get, the more I seem to hear people refer to New Year's Eve as "amateur night." I'm not offended by this, but I'm perplexed and concerned about the lack of a celebratory spirit. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/notamateurnight.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/notamateurnight.html?32406 Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:04:00 CDT For me, a normal weekend usually consists of hustling about my part-time jobs, maybe getting a work out in, and spending some time with friends. Weekends are when those of us in service industry jobs tend to have our busiest nights, so typically I'd rather pick-up rather than lose a shift. However, last Friday I was off from work, free to roam, with plans to see Alabama Shakes at the Riverside.  http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/alabamashakesreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/alabamashakesreview.html?32141 Mon, 3 Dec 2012 16:19:00 CDT If you'd asked me a year ago what the first thought that popped into my head when someone mentioned "beer run," my response would definitely not be 13.1 miles. However, today that's my only thought.  Over the weekend, I accomplished a fitness goal I never dreamed imaginable or ever really had in mind as an obtainable goal. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/beerrunning.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/beerrunning.html?31910 Tue, 6 Nov 2012 12:12:00 CDT I always know it's going to be a good night when I get every single thing on my to-do list done before heading out for the evening. This was the case when 7:30 p.m. rolled around and it was time to start the birthday celebrations for a friend of mine. I gave myself a big pat on the back and flew out the door just in time to make it to an 8 p.m. reservation at Odd Duck, 2352 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.  http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/adultbdayparty.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/adultbdayparty.html?31327 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 15:37:00 CDT If you haven't heard of this festival, well frankly, you should educate yourself. Fish Day takes place in beautiful Port Washington. It is billed as the world's largest one day outdoor fish fry. Contrary to popular belief, the festival does last only one day (although there are many who start early and finish late). I personally have attended this fishy fest on a regular basis for as long as I can remember. Then again, I also grew up in good ol' P Dub. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/fishdayfrolic.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/fishdayfrolic.html?30861 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:14:00 CDT Everyone has a favorite holiday. For some it's Christmas, others Thanksgiving, but for me it's that summery time of year in Milwaukee. You guessed it, Summerfest. All right, maybe I'm a little too excited about all this and yes, I know it's not actually a holiday, but then again, maybe you're just not excited enough. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/easingbackintosummerfest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/easingbackintosummerfest.html?30635 Mon, 2 Jul 2012 15:37:00 CDT I'm not sure why, but Tuesday was feeling a bit too much like Friday. That or maybe I just live life like it's spring break (so I've been told). Either way, Tuesday evening worked out as my only night off this week and I was more than ready for an adult beverage. This particular Tuesday happened to be a bit special as my brother was in town for a few days before an 11-month deployment.  http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/tuesdayboozeday.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lisasimonson/tuesdayboozeday.html?30502 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:05:00 CDT