Charles Usher
@charlesusher.bsky.social
Son of ‘sconsin. Stomach still in Seoul. Travel writer & editor specializing in the Midwest, South Korea, and East Asia. Scarves up for AS Roma & FC서울.
📍 Milwaukee
💻 www.charles-usher.com
📍 Milwaukee
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The full list of all 18,500 children killed in Gaza, in video form.
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August 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The full list of all 18,500 children killed in Gaza, in video form.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/intera...
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May every ICE agent never know peace in their soul or mind for the rest of their lives. May what they've done haunt them, and may they never feel the relief of forgiveness.
May 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
May every ICE agent never know peace in their soul or mind for the rest of their lives. May what they've done haunt them, and may they never feel the relief of forgiveness.
I caught up with @repfrancescahong.bsky.social for Midwest Living to talk about her move from the kitchen to the statehouse and breaking ground as Wisconsin’s first Asian American state legislator. More pols like her please.
Wisconsin's First Asian American State Legislator on Identity, Making Rent and Why Bartenders Make Good Politicians
Wisconsin Representative Francesca Hong—Asian American, seasoned food service worker and single mother—is sharing the table with and advocating for the communities she stakes her identity in.
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May 8, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I caught up with @repfrancescahong.bsky.social for Midwest Living to talk about her move from the kitchen to the statehouse and breaking ground as Wisconsin’s first Asian American state legislator. More pols like her please.
I recently spoke with chef Yia Vang about his Hmong identity, becoming a U.S. citizen, and his wildly feted new restaurant, Vinai, for Midwest Living. I also found out that we grew up just 20 miles from each other. Central Wisconsin twd.
At His New Minneapolis Restaurant, Chef Yia Vang Tells Hmong Stories Through Food
Minneapolis chef, TV host and podcaster Yia Vang answers questions about Vinai, his Hmong restaurant, and tells us about the family stories that inspired the restaurant's name, menu, and interior desi...
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April 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I recently spoke with chef Yia Vang about his Hmong identity, becoming a U.S. citizen, and his wildly feted new restaurant, Vinai, for Midwest Living. I also found out that we grew up just 20 miles from each other. Central Wisconsin twd.
If you’re American, you might think they don’t have cars in Europe. I did! So when DK Eyewitness asked me to write about road-tripping there, I was like, “Wait a minute. You mean to tell me that those Continentals got trams with tires now?”
April 25, 2025 at 2:48 AM
If you’re American, you might think they don’t have cars in Europe. I did! So when DK Eyewitness asked me to write about road-tripping there, I was like, “Wait a minute. You mean to tell me that those Continentals got trams with tires now?”
Genuinely curious how long it's going to be until this administration just changes the U.S. motto to "You know what? Fuck you pal!"
February 28, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Genuinely curious how long it's going to be until this administration just changes the U.S. motto to "You know what? Fuck you pal!"
I guess sharing pics of your penile implant is just too classy for a club like Lazio.
Lazio part ways with falconer over 'penis' posts
Lazio have parted ways with their falconer, the Serie A club said on Monday, after local media reported that he had shared images of his penile implant on social media.
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January 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I guess sharing pics of your penile implant is just too classy for a club like Lazio.
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Quote from Minju party leader Park Chan-dae’s speech today, which referenced Han Kang’s Nobel Prize win:
“She asked, “Can the past help the present? Can the dead save the living?”
Experiencing the insurrection, I want to say “yes.” Because Gwangju 1980 protected us in December 2024.”
“She asked, “Can the past help the present? Can the dead save the living?”
Experiencing the insurrection, I want to say “yes.” Because Gwangju 1980 protected us in December 2024.”
December 14, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Quote from Minju party leader Park Chan-dae’s speech today, which referenced Han Kang’s Nobel Prize win:
“She asked, “Can the past help the present? Can the dead save the living?”
Experiencing the insurrection, I want to say “yes.” Because Gwangju 1980 protected us in December 2024.”
“She asked, “Can the past help the present? Can the dead save the living?”
Experiencing the insurrection, I want to say “yes.” Because Gwangju 1980 protected us in December 2024.”
If there’s a lesson for aspiring Korean autocrats in all this, it’s don’t do a self-coup at 10:30 pm when everyone’s already six soju bottles deep and ready to mix it up.
December 4, 2024 at 2:16 AM
If there’s a lesson for aspiring Korean autocrats in all this, it’s don’t do a self-coup at 10:30 pm when everyone’s already six soju bottles deep and ready to mix it up.
Hey #Milwaukee, enjoy hiking but not, like, *that* much? Then check out these five sub-2-mile trails I wrote about for the November issue of Milwaukee magazine. You’ll be back on the couch before you know it!
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www.milwaukeemag.com/trails-near-...
November 18, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Hey #Milwaukee, enjoy hiking but not, like, *that* much? Then check out these five sub-2-mile trails I wrote about for the November issue of Milwaukee magazine. You’ll be back on the couch before you know it!
www.milwaukeemag.com/trails-near-...
www.milwaukeemag.com/trails-near-...
Bit late on this but DK Eyewitness’ Road Trips in the USA is out now. I wrote the book’s intro, feature pages, and 14 drives, including the heavenly Hana Highway, an Appalachian ramble on the Midland Trail National Scenic Byway, the Lake Michigan Circle Tour & the ultimate coast-to-coast expedition.
November 16, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Bit late on this but DK Eyewitness’ Road Trips in the USA is out now. I wrote the book’s intro, feature pages, and 14 drives, including the heavenly Hana Highway, an Appalachian ramble on the Midland Trail National Scenic Byway, the Lake Michigan Circle Tour & the ultimate coast-to-coast expedition.
Washington, Jefferson, and the gang: [Step out of time machine. Blink.]
Americans: Oh, we thought you said dumbocracy. Our bad lol.
Americans: Oh, we thought you said dumbocracy. Our bad lol.
November 13, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Washington, Jefferson, and the gang: [Step out of time machine. Blink.]
Americans: Oh, we thought you said dumbocracy. Our bad lol.
Americans: Oh, we thought you said dumbocracy. Our bad lol.
I spoke with Top Chef finalist and Milwaukee mensch Dan Jacobs about his favorite places to eat in Wisconsin for Midwest Living.
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The Best Restaurants in Wisconsin, According to Top Chef Finalist Dan Jacobs
Top Chef finalist and James Beard nominee Dan Jacobs shares the best places to eat in Wisconsin. Find out his favorite supper clubs, diners and fine-dining restaurants in Milwaukee, Madison, Sheboygan...
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October 31, 2024 at 1:48 AM
I spoke with Top Chef finalist and Milwaukee mensch Dan Jacobs about his favorite places to eat in Wisconsin for Midwest Living.
www.midwestliving.com/dan-jacobs-b...
www.midwestliving.com/dan-jacobs-b...
If you’ve ever thought, “Geez, I’m hungry/driving a car that’s too loud,” but wondered how you’d find a place to eat/fix that sound without a giant fiberglass man holding a hot dog/car part to show you the way, boy do I have a story for you...
September 5, 2024 at 5:10 PM
If you’ve ever thought, “Geez, I’m hungry/driving a car that’s too loud,” but wondered how you’d find a place to eat/fix that sound without a giant fiberglass man holding a hot dog/car part to show you the way, boy do I have a story for you...
In case you’ve ever thought, “This bike path needs more rocks in it,” I wrote about mountain biking for this month’s issue of Milwaukee magazine.
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4 Southeastern Wisconsin Mountain Biking Destinations
Plus, a rundown of the biking basics.
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August 20, 2024 at 3:41 PM
In case you’ve ever thought, “This bike path needs more rocks in it,” I wrote about mountain biking for this month’s issue of Milwaukee magazine.
www.milwaukeemag.com/4-wisconsin-...
www.milwaukeemag.com/4-wisconsin-...
At the VP debate:
Walz, gently slapping knees: Welp…
Vance, rendered powerless, accepting the inevitable: Suppose I best get goin’ then. (Quietly slinks off stage.)
Walz, gently slapping knees: Welp…
Vance, rendered powerless, accepting the inevitable: Suppose I best get goin’ then. (Quietly slinks off stage.)
August 6, 2024 at 4:05 PM
At the VP debate:
Walz, gently slapping knees: Welp…
Vance, rendered powerless, accepting the inevitable: Suppose I best get goin’ then. (Quietly slinks off stage.)
Walz, gently slapping knees: Welp…
Vance, rendered powerless, accepting the inevitable: Suppose I best get goin’ then. (Quietly slinks off stage.)
Watching surfing is great because you basically get to watch sports and a nature documentary simultaneously.
July 28, 2024 at 1:40 AM
Watching surfing is great because you basically get to watch sports and a nature documentary simultaneously.
Anybody have any good French punk bands to recommend? Doing some writing on France this week and could use some mood music.
July 12, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Anybody have any good French punk bands to recommend? Doing some writing on France this week and could use some mood music.
My mom accidentally called the main character in the new Mad Max film Imperator Fabulosa, and if anyone’s looking for the perfect drag name, well, there you go.
June 24, 2024 at 10:40 PM
My mom accidentally called the main character in the new Mad Max film Imperator Fabulosa, and if anyone’s looking for the perfect drag name, well, there you go.
Passed a woman on the highway today who was driving a Prius with a Save the Bees speciality license plate, a Thin Blue Line decal, and a bumper sticker that said, “I am a Christian, a Democrat, and a Gun Owner,” and I’ve never been more confused in my life.
June 17, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Passed a woman on the highway today who was driving a Prius with a Save the Bees speciality license plate, a Thin Blue Line decal, and a bumper sticker that said, “I am a Christian, a Democrat, and a Gun Owner,” and I’ve never been more confused in my life.
Unforgettable Journeys: The Americas is now out from DK Eyewitness. I wrote about chasing tornadoes, road-tripping on Alaska’s most godforsaken highway, gunkholing (real word) on Lake Michigan, and other ways to get lost in America. With thanks to Keith Drew for taking the wheel on this project.
April 17, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Unforgettable Journeys: The Americas is now out from DK Eyewitness. I wrote about chasing tornadoes, road-tripping on Alaska’s most godforsaken highway, gunkholing (real word) on Lake Michigan, and other ways to get lost in America. With thanks to Keith Drew for taking the wheel on this project.
Film festival time! Four-hour documentary about a French restaurant? Let’s goooooo!!!!
April 14, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Film festival time! Four-hour documentary about a French restaurant? Let’s goooooo!!!!
Out today! I wrote about New River Gorge, America’s newest NP, for DK Eyewitness’ new edition of USA National Parks: Lands of Wonder. Lots of new in there. Anyway, the book’s gorgeous, the park’s gorgeous, and you should check them both out.
March 26, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Out today! I wrote about New River Gorge, America’s newest NP, for DK Eyewitness’ new edition of USA National Parks: Lands of Wonder. Lots of new in there. Anyway, the book’s gorgeous, the park’s gorgeous, and you should check them both out.
Happy 7th Bono-versary!
Oh, and I’m on here now. I guess?
Oh, and I’m on here now. I guess?
January 10, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Happy 7th Bono-versary!
Oh, and I’m on here now. I guess?
Oh, and I’m on here now. I guess?