Local media maven Natalie Webster looks ahead to a milestone birthday. In the fall of this year I’ll be turning 50. I’m truly looking forward to it....
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Recommended Reading: ‘Happiness for Beginners’ is Pure Enjoyment
Happiness for Beginners is an inspiring and entertaining novel that will leave readers with a satisfied sigh. Katherine Center is best known for her...
The Forgotten Side of Lake Minnetonka’s Big Island
Read the lesser known history of one of Lake Minnetonka's most prominent landmarks. Boaters on Lake Minnetonka today might be confused by the fact...
This Rosé Has Serious Street Cred at a Steal of a Price
Triennes rosé is nice and dry with bright, crisp strawberry and melon flavors, and great acidity. For April, I have chosen a wonderful rosé with...
The Astonishing Beauty of Puddles in Spring
As winter gives way to spring, the season of physics begins. I call this the season of physics. Most living residents of the woods have retreated to...
The Benefits of Traveling with Kids
How to reframe your mindset when traveling with kids. I was recently a guest on a podcast called Millennial Money and, you guessed it, the goal was...
Recommended Reading: ‘Lovely War’ is Historical Fiction with a Twist
Aphrodite and Ares square off in this new novel. Julie Berry is a Printz Honor-winning author, and her most recent novel, Lovely War, is an...
Meet David Bell, Founding Father of Excelsior and Minneapolis
David Bell laid the cornerstone for Excelsior Academy and played a key role in several early Minneapolis institutions. In 1885, David Bell laid the...
This Wine Has an Everyday Price-point, but Doesn’t Taste Like It
Aviary Cabernet Sauvignon is just $15.99, and would be a great contender in a blind tasting. For March, I’ve chosen a wine that is great for the...
Should You Put Your Pet In Your Will?
In your estate plan or will, don’t forget about your furry and four-legged family members. "Most people think of their pets as family, so they don’t...
What Is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is all over the place these days. But you might still be wondering, “What, exactly, is mindfulness?" Mindfulness is all over the place...
This Italian Blend is the Perfect Wine for Valentine’s Day
For Valentine’s Day, sip on an Italian blend from Banfi. I’ve chosen a great red wine from Banfi for February. Banfi has long been known for...
The History of Ice Harvesting on Lake Minnetonka
The ice harvest was an important time on Lake Minnetonka in the early 1900s. Before refrigerators, ice was harvested from several bays on Lake...
The Life of the Lichen
In February, precious little seems to be growing in the woods. Except lichen. In February, precious little seems to be growing in the woods. Except...
3 Unconventional Destinations for a Wine-focused Vacation
Take a wine-focused vacation that bucks the clichés. When you think of wine, food and travel, places like Napa and Italy typically first come to...
What Is True Love?
Local media maven Natalie Webster muses on Valentine’s Day. Though I’m a fan of love, I’m not a fan of Valentine’s Day. Mainly because it feels so...
This YA Take on Beauty and the Beast Will Appeal to All Ages
This young-adult fantasy novel is also great for adults. Brigid Kemmerer’s A Curse So Dark and Lonely is a young adult fantasy novel that has risen...
Want Fresh Fruit in Winter? Try Crab Apple Trees
Eating winter’s underappreciated abundance. In January, winter sets in, typically with the coldest days of the year. Local fresh fruit seems a...
100 Years Ago, a Flu Outbreak Shut Down Excelsior
Thirty-nine flu cases had been reported in the town in January 1920. One hundred years ago, Excelsior area churches, schools, and theaters were...
How to Help Your Children Manage Stress
Just like us, kids can feel overwhelmed with demands at school or the pressure to do well in sports. Are your kids stressed out? As adults, it is...
