Brian D'Ambrosio

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Brian D’Ambrosio is a writer/editor living in Missoula, MT and Madison, WI. His profiles of art, humanity, and nature, as well as his travel and destination road trip pieces have been published in local, regional, and national publications. His 2010 features have been included in High Country News, Bark Magazine, Primo Magazine, Amtrak, Wisconsin People and Ideas, Montana Magazine, and Backpacker Magazine. He is the author of more than 500 published articles and seven books, including From Haikus to Hatmaking: A Year in the Life of Western Montana (2007) and A Wee Bit of Wisconsin (2010).

Latest Articles

Charlie & Me: Charles Bronson's First Wife Harriett Shares Past
Harriett's love story with Charlie Buchinsky - the man who would be known worldwide as Charles Bronson - began one day in September 1947.
Jun 6, 2011 - Brian D'Ambrosio
Charles Bronson: Menacing Face Worth Millions
Charles Bronson was often vague about his early life. The son of a Lithuanian-immigrant Pennsylvania coal miner, he used acting as an escape from poverty.
Jun 6, 2011 - Brian D'Ambrosio
Sarah Palin Highlights Madison Tea Party Rally; Chastises Obama
Sarah Palin's 15-minute speech came near the end of a nearly-two hour tea party rally steered to tax day. She chastened Obama for worsening the debt crisis.
Apr 16, 2011 - Brian D'Ambrosio
Dean House, Madison, Wisconsin, Historic Home and Architecture
The Dean House is an architectural and cultural remembrance of Wisconsin's Victorian era (1850-1900). It is one of Madison's great historical gems.
Apr 11, 2011 - Brian D'Ambrosio
Owen Conservation Park, Madison, Wisconsin Hikes and Parks
On a summit overlooking Madison's west side, Owen Conservation park was once the summer retreat of University of Wisconsin professor Edward T. Owen.
Mar 16, 2011 - Brian D'Ambrosio
Governor Walker to Sign Divisive Labor Bill; Celebrates Passage
The Republican-majority assembly voted 53-42 in favor of the bill, with no Democratic support and four GOP votes against it.
Mar 10, 2011 - Brian D'Ambrosio
Door Creek Orchard, Cottage Grove, WI, Dane County Apple Orchard
For the past 26 years, from August through late October, Door Creek Orchard has welcomed folks to share and pick the autumn harvest of apples.
Mar 10, 2011 - Brian D'Ambrosio
Celebrate The 100th Anniversary Of International Women's Day
When the first International Women's Day took place 100 years ago, there were many female "firsts" we could not yet commemorate.
Mar 7, 2011 - Brian D'Ambrosio
Wisconsin Judge Orders Mob Removed From Capitol; Ammo Found
State officials said it's going to take more than $7 million to clean up the Capitol. The extra security is costing taxpayers at least $3 million a week.
Mar 3, 2011 - Brian D'Ambrosio
Wisconsin Protests Last Refuge Of Desperate Democrats
The bigger issue here is how the petulant Democrats squandered Barack Obama's victory in 2008, and how matters have deteriorated so quickly for their party.
Feb 27, 2011 - Brian D'Ambrosio