Columns

Your Greater Mankato Area friends and neighbors are sharing their expertise in these columns on MankatoLIFE!

Photo and art by Ryan Woody - Detail from A Smudge on My Character

Artist of the Month: Ryan Woody

February's Artist of the Month at the Fillin' Station is Ryan Woody
Hands reaching for a connection

Weekend High Notes: Strength in Asking

During times of struggle, you can find strength in others. This week, Molly not only recommends a few fun things to do, but she also discusses the ways the community is giving back to those in need.
Chalkboard hearts

Weekend High Notes: Valentine’s Day

Love Valentine's Day? Hate Valentine's Day? Molly gets it. In this week's column she's got plenty of recommendations for you no matter how you feel about hearts.
Sunset

Weekend High Notes: Super Weekend

Super bowl weekend and a lot of great events - many of them not virtual! Molly talks about living mindfully whether we're at a cash register or fulfilling a lifelong dream
Fitness woman runner athlete running at road, working out cardio

Weekend High Notes: Change is a Skill

In addition to the usual great recommendations for your weekend, Molly talks about kindly motivating yourself in your efforts to change.
Saddle with stirrups on a back of a stallion.

Weekend High Notes: Back in the Saddle

This week, Molly suggests we dust off an old hobby, passion, or interest and get back in the saddle - in addition to her regular great recommendations for your weekend, of course.
Photo and art by Brittany Wegener - Scorpio natal light charm

Artist of the Month: Brittney Wegener

Brittany Wegener is a mixed media artist creating three-dimensional art and who has used her art for personal growth. You can see her craft on display in January at The Fillin' Station.
Woman and dog - Rest

Weekend High Notes: Rest

Sometimes we just hit a wall and need to rest. Weekend High Notes author, Molly, is no different. Except, perhaps that she has a knack for turning it into something helpful for all of us.
The highest form of wisdom is kindness

Weekend High Notes: In Search of Some Needed Nuance

There seems to be a growing trend in the air to categorize everything as black and white. In addition to her usual great recommendations, Molly offers some suggestions for free thinking.
Flower blooming in hard circumstances

Weekend High Notes: A New Year

By Molly Butler I hope everyone had safe and happy holidays. We made some lovely memories, even though we gathered virtually. 2020 was a challenging year...