Arts & Culture

Blue Pop Star Hydrangea

While there is nothing like a gorgeous winter day in Minnesota, it’s this time of year when I find myself daydreaming of sunny spring days spent in the garden. Thankfully, that daydreaming also acts as a perfect time to accomplish spring planning.

'The Last Cuentista' book cover.

'The Last Cuentista' by Donna Barba Higuera Book Review.

Focus on Woodbury 2022 Photo Contest.

Focus on Woodbury 2022 Photo Contest.

Focus on Woodbury submission featuring a white dog outside.

Focus on Woodbury: Bella. Photographer and artist honored in Woodbury’s photo contest.

Mother and child swimming in a pool.

Happy 25th Anniversary to the Woodbury YMCA. Woodbury YMCA celebrates with an honorary ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The four SoWashCo teachers nominated for the Minnesota Teacher of the Year award posing together.

Four SoWashCo Teachers Nominated for the Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award.

Mom Milestones: The True Story of the First Seven Years book cover.

Mom Milestones by Grace Farris Paints a Literal Picture of Motherhood

High school students perform The SpongeBob Musical

Give a round of applause for these local theater venues.

Kids playing on a slip and slide

From professionals to hobbyists, photographers are encouraged to enter our annual contest.

Old hands holding young hands

Stephen R. Covey noted, “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”

Novel 'Atomic Habits' Bookcover

Do you have a bad habit you’d like to break? Or perhaps a good one you’re looking to adopt? If so, I highly recommend Atomic Habits by James Clear. I listened to the audiobook (six hours in total), which was easily digestible and interesting.

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