Jo Shaffer
Jo Shaffer is a former Madison resident, who attended Madison West High School when they wrote stories for Wisconsin Life. Jo now lives in New York City and works as a filmmaker and musician.
Latest Contributed Stories
October 2, 2019
First Day of School
“First Day of School” is an animated version of the story written by Jo Shaffer describing the dreadful anxieties that came with the first day of school. Jo takes us ...
September 2, 2015
Leaving Madison – And Home – for College In New York City
On the near west side of Madison, there’s a triangle-shaped patch of grass in the middle of the Hillington Green neighborhood. Ingeniously, we call it Triangle Park. Though it contains ...
January 27, 2015
Breaking Into Stand-Up Comedy
Editor's Note: Many people believe that anyone with a mouth can be a stand-up comedian. But standing on a stage in front of a crowd to prove how funny you ...
April 25, 2014
Sports
Wisconsin is a sports loving state. But what if you aren’t all that good or interested in them? Joe Shaffer tells us about his many ill-fated attempts to get in ...
January 8, 2014
Learning to Drive
Eighty-five years ago, Wisconsin began issuing driver’s licenses. Ever since, earning one has been an eagerly anticipated rite of passage for teenagers. Today, high school student Joe Shaffer tells us ...
September 6, 2013