by Kira Schukar | Dec 1, 2021 | Book Club, People
Resident rekindles his love of creative writing. When Plymouth resident Bob Lund graduated from college with a degree in English, he had two choices—enroll in either journalism school or law school. At first, journalism felt like the right choice—Lund had spent his...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Dec 1, 2021 | Giving Back, People
A local photographer inspires others through her art. Although Ann Marie Grocholski left the nonprofit world to start her photo studio in 2015, her passion for helping others hasn’t ebbed. “I wanted to retain that connection,” Grocholski says. “That’s why I...
by Katie Timcho and Amy Sundet | Dec 1, 2021 | Book Club, Noteworthy
The short days and long nights provide ample time to reconnect with your passion for reading. To help you get back into reading this winter, we offer this book list, which can help you feel energized to pursue your goals, excited to connect with others and eager to...
by Hailey Almsted and Angela Johnson | Dec 1, 2021 | Drinks, Education
Uncork sommelier wine buying strategies and cold-climate wine education. Wine can be appreciated all year, but it’s especially apropos during the holiday season. Dinner parties, restaurant gatherings and holiday gift giving tend to make wine top of mind for many...
by Kevin Castellano | Dec 1, 2021 | Drinks, Noteworthy
Bubbles are a must for the holidays, and there are so many great variations out there that I’d like to highlight an entire category, not just one producer. Champagne is the benchmark, but there are also appellations all over France that make great sparklers. If they...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Dec 1, 2021 | Photo Contest
Fresh air, ice skating and laughter make for a perfect afternoon. Afternoon Skate, which placed second in the People and Families category of our annual Picture Plymouth photo contest, was taken by Amy Wilcox. Her husband Joseph and daughter Maisie, 4-and-a-half years...
by Angela Johnson and Renée Stewart-Hester | Dec 1, 2021 | Giving Back, Local Makers
Local nonprofit spreads love, joy and frosting. McKenna Stremke knows her way around mixing bowls and cake stands. As owner of Kenna’s Cakes, she’s well-versed in all things mix, bake and frost, but her baking took a sweet turn when she began volunteering with For...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Dec 1, 2021 | Arts
How handwritten thank you cards have made a comeback. After spending time apart, many people are looking for ways to connect this holiday season that don’t involve a screen. For some, this means picking up a phone, but for others, it involves picking up a pen. “We can...
by Kira Vanderlan | Dec 1, 2021 | Entertain, Interior Design
Adorning your home with seasonal colors, trimming the tree and wrapping gifts is certainly enjoyable, but putting it all away is another story. Décor seems to accumulate year after year, so I recommend pairing it down while you are putting it up. Label a box...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Aesop is said to have stated, “Good things come is small packages.” As for great things—I think they sometimes arrive in bespoke miniature proportions. When Anne Marie Ruff Grewal reached out to me about an article idea, her suggestion resonated with me on a personal...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Oct 1, 2021 | Arts, People
Miniaturist creates the homes of her imaginative dreams. At first blush, one would think their story began with a chance meeting in Oakland, Calif. She—a Parisian designer. He—an aspiring novelist from Normandy. Their histoire d’amour appears to travel to a private...
by Katie Timcho and Amy Sundet | Oct 1, 2021 | Book Club, Noteworthy
Fall calls for suspense and thriller novels. Killing Kate by Alex Lake: Kate just broke up with her boyfriend, and now there is a serial killer murdering women resembling her. Is this her boyfriend seeking revenge or a stalker? This fast-paced book is a puzzle to the...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 1, 2021 | Noteworthy, Wellness
Residents open the first Fitness Machine Technicians location in the Twin Cities. Plymouth’s Brian and Bethany Dillon are serving the area’s gym equipment needs by teaming up with Fitness Machine Technicians, a national franchise that services corporate and...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Oct 1, 2021 | Photo Contest
Summer hobby lands a photo contest nod. Katie May’s Butterfly Joy placed third in the People and Families category of our annual Picture Plymouth photo contest. Taken with an iPhone X on the deck of her Plymouth home, the photo features May’s daughter Jennette, who...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Oct 1, 2021 | Wellness
Lymph drainage massage helps clear toxins out of your body. A massage menu can carry a host of options, and one that appears to be gaining traction is targeted toward lymph drainage. DeAnn Larson has been a massage therapist for 18 years and operates Plymouth-based...
