dear nancy advice
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Seeking summer fun?
Dear Nancy,
The end of the school year is approaching fast and I have no plans for summer vacation. I am on a budget of no more than $50 on a summer activity. I have searched for all events happening this summer in Milwaukee, but everything is so expensive. Can you please help me plan for my summer?
-Anonymous
Dear Anonymous,
Congrats for make it to the end of the school year with still some energy left in you! The summer should be rewarding since you put so much effort into this school year. There are so many fun and intriguing activities you could do this summer. For instance:
The end of the school year is approaching fast and I have no plans for summer vacation. I am on a budget of no more than $50 on a summer activity. I have searched for all events happening this summer in Milwaukee, but everything is so expensive. Can you please help me plan for my summer?
-Anonymous
Dear Anonymous,
Congrats for make it to the end of the school year with still some energy left in you! The summer should be rewarding since you put so much effort into this school year. There are so many fun and intriguing activities you could do this summer. For instance:
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1.Visiting Boerner Botanical Gardens
Location: 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, WI 53130 It’s so beautiful and there are many attractions and works of art scattered about the premises. Prices: 18 and up= $5.50/person 6 to 17= $3.50/person 2. Rent a paddle boat In the Veterans Park Lagoon, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive. Prices: Paddle boat= $20 hourly Double paddle boat= $30 hourly |
3. Free summer concerts in the park (a.k.a. Chill on the hill)
Location: 3000 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI Every Tuesday evening-June through August 4. Lynden Sculpture Garden Location: 2145 W Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee 5. Climb the 45-foot-tall Lapham Peak observation tower in Kettle Moraine State Forest. Location: W329 N846 C, County Rd C, Delafield I have been to this location and it is beautiful. There is a trail you can follow that lead into the woods, a meadow, and the beach. It is very cool and memorable. |
6. Cool off at one of the Milwaukee County waterparks
7. Visit the Milwaukee County Zoo Location: 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, 8. Brewers game Location: 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI 53214 |
I hope these ideas helped. Participating in these events here in Milwaukee will for sure help spice up your summer. Also, if you were to participate in these events, they range from you going by yourself to going with one other person to going with a group. Keep an open mind...you may end up having so much fun and making it an annual event!
Hope you have fun this summer,
Dear Nancy
Hope you have fun this summer,
Dear Nancy
Dear Nancy,
The elections are coming up, I just turned 18, and I finally have the chance to vote, but I don’t know how to handle this new responsibility. I don’t really follow politics, so I thought of not voting at all, but I don’t want to just sit back and let others speak for me. I want to be able to speak my mind and add in my input but I just don’t know how due to the fact that I’m not very well educated on politics. Is there a way I can better educate myself on politics before the elections?
Sincerely,
Anonymous
Dear Anonymous,
Politics are very hard to follow even as you get older; I am often told by family and friends that it becomes even more complicated because all you really hear if you're not actively watching the news or interviews and keeping track of the polls then you start to lose track of what the candidates really stand for.
Lately, it seems that many people don't completely know or understand much about anything political. Many people often pick a side just so they can fit in with the crowd or because that’s the only side of the story they have ever heard. So to keep better track of politics, here are a few things you can do:
- Eliminate social media: Not everything you read on social media is true, especially when it comes to politics. Many people blog, tweet or post negative messages about other candidates that are running to get others’ attention and evoke some type of negative or positive emotion without really truth to back it up.
- Figure out what you stand for: Look at what you have in common with each candidate, and create a pro and con chart if that helps you. It maybe possible that you have more beliefs with someone who you never thought you did or you may find that you are stuck between two candidates. Common points to look at when figuring out what candidate fits you best include healthcare, environment, economy, abortion, gay rights, foreign policy, and gun control. All political candidates have certain stances on each of these topics.
- Research: Look for current events and what’s going on. Make sure you research all sides of politics, not just one.When researching make sure that you use reliable sources. Those that aren’t biased or one sided are best to find information. Some examples of reliable sites include: New York Times, Reuters, CNN, PBS, and the BBC.
- Understand what you read: When you do research, make sure you’re understanding what you have read and not just skipping over words you don’t know or understand. Look the words up and reread the sentence to understand the context they’re being used in - that one word could make a huge difference with whether or not you agree or disagree with a politician’s viewpoint.
- Backgrounds: Look into who is running and look at their backgrounds. Often when looking at politicians’ backgrounds you’re able to better understand their views and political records. Looking at their political backgrounds may help you better understand where they come from and if they are the best candidate to fill a certain political role. Another thing to look for is when/if a candidate has had a major change of heart in the past from how they are voting now. Did they two years ago vote for something that now they’re totally against? Too much of a wishy-washy voting record can make a candidate’s word mean less.
Sincerely,
Nancy