There was a sign on a high school bulletin board, according to author E.C. McKenzie, which read: “Free every Monday through Friday: knowledge. Bring...
august 2022
Lake Minnetonka Senior Spotlight 2022: Strong Student Leaders
Students understood the assignment: Be a positive impact on their school and community. If education is the cornerstone of a successful community,...
Sip and Learn: A Easy Guide for Finding Wines You’ll Love
Here’s the secret to wine education: Drink wine. It is that easy. There are two rules to follow. Drink what you like. Someone might tell you how...
I’ll Be There for You: A Book About Hit TV Show Friends
Since ’90s fashion is back, this month’s pick is all about Friends. While the show was one of the biggest TV hits of its time, the program continues...
Unsung Spots at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
A Guide to the lesser-known spots at the Arb. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is vast with 1,200 rolling acres, making it one of the best...
Lily Pad Leap
Sheer joy is frozen in time during hot summer day. “The moment captured in this photo is sheer joy and a perfect reflection of happy childhood...
Heathy Lunch Ideas for Kids
Pile school lunches with healthier, kid-friendly ingredients. Are PB&Js on white bread still a thing? Does anyone stack a sammie with bologna...
Eat Your Words with Lisa Patrin’s New Food-Themed Crossword Puzzles
Lisa Patrin loves food. Her grandfather, Dominic Delmonico, owned Delmonico’s Italian Deli, and her Italian family’s gatherings are always centered...
Wayzata Cotillion: More Than Good Manners
Cotillion offers lessons in timeless kindness and courtesy. Etiquette can make a significant difference in our day-to-day lives. Whether it is...
Fine Art Fishes: ‘Walter’s Gone Wild VII’ by Michelle Plombon
There is nothing better than dropping a line on a beautiful day into a body of water that looks like glass. Touted as the Land of 10,000 Lakes,...
How to Tackle Those Back to School Blues (for Parents too)
Families face separation concerns. After quarantines and closures, students aren’t the only ones feeling some back-to-school anxieties. Going back...
Navigating Elderhood Provides Local Families with Elderly Care Options
Cori Levin brings compassion and support to individuals and families. There are a lot of events in life for which we prepare—weddings, births, life...
The Thinking Spot Blends Reading and Science
New bookstore combines love for books and science. Science and book lovers alike now have a space devoted to them in the community at The Thinking...
