Wisconsin “Budget Repair Bill” Protest from Matt Wisniewski on Vimeo.

In honor of the one year anniversary of the start of the Wisconsin Protests, I wanted to repost this video.  To me, this video signifies what went on here in Wisconsin. I am still amazed by it and so proud to be a Wisconsinite!

I also encourage you to read John Nichols’ new book, “Uprising: How Wisconsin Renewed the Politics of Protest, from Madison to Wall Street“. It documents how the historic protests in Madison have impacted everyone across the US.  It also gives a great description of the spirit of the people of Wisconsin that is so clearly demonstrated in the movie I have embedded above.

Umami Pork Buns

Wow! It was our first visit to umami ramen and dumpling bar and it won’t be our last! The pork buns were phenomenal! They were spiced just right and succulent. The pickled cucumbers added just the right crunch. My husband said that I’ll have to pick up at least 6 of these on a weekly basis on my way home for him. We also tried the ramen. I chose the miso ramen and my husband got the tonkatsu ramen. Both had distinctive broths and delicious tender meat in them. We can’t say enough about this place but go soon! Get the pork buns!

Images from the Madison protests on March 10th, 2011

Images from the Madison Protests from the m