Whatever happened to romanticism? I mean the good ol’ silver screen days of the horseback-riding hero (with his own valiant flowing equine locks) and his requisite clandestine trysts with a corset-wearing maiden, whose brow is as dewy as the ass of the horse who raced her to said make-out knoll?

Sport is replete with stereotypes and, among quintessential British society games, there is probably none more vulnerable to stereotyping than polo . . . the Jolly Soopah Riders variety which takes up almost half of one’s back garden, dash it, and not splashing about in the pool.

The National Ability Center (NAC) is ready to take the plunge in a whole new arena. This year, the NAC will add a pool to itscampus in the Round

Lori Grapentine’s daughter, Noelle, 9, already knows what she’s doing this summer: one week of Hoofbeat Ridge horseback riding camp in Mazomanie, two weeks of Madison Creative Arts Program (better known as MadCAP), three weeks of Wander Wisconsin trips and four weeks of Camp Shalom. Her mom, in fact, had to slow down and wait for Feb. 19, the first postmark allowable for Camp Shalom …

For those who have the time, money and inclination, an around-the-world trip could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Traditional Hindu weddings involve the entire family, several days of festivities and a significant amount of symbolism.

For those who have the time, money and inclination, an around-the-world trip could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. There are a number of ways to circle the globe. For those who appreciate old-fashioned travel, the classic around-the-world cruise is offered by Regent Seven Seas as well as other lines.