Last month, we riffed on the name of March -- since that month was coming up. But while it's still going on, we've had enough of March now, so let's look ahead to April. And rather than dig into the name, we'll share some trivia that you can use to... read more →
Mar
18
Feb
15
OK, the big event of February is over (and you married guys remembered in time, didn't you?). Not much to look forward to after that, beyond, well, President's Day. And who gets excited about that? Not many of us are presidents. So we might as well look ahead to March.... read more →
Jan
18
If you're traveling and want to know what's going on back home -- not just in your country, state or city, but right in your neighborhood -- one of the best ways to check in can be your hyperlocal social media feed. For instance, if you look at the Stephens... read more →
Dec
21
Let's just jump right into this, because you don't have much time to watch these before Santa comes. Fortunately, this is a good time for binging. This list is varied, in terms of genres and eras and such. But there's one commonality: They're upbeat. No ironic stuff like "A Christmas... read more →
Nov
22
Of course, some of us see it as the best time of the year, but it sure can wear you out. For instance, this is being written and posted on the day before Thanksgiving, with preparations under way for about 20 guests tomorrow. You may be engaged in something quite... read more →
Oct
20
Yeah, that headline is kind of uncreative, but that's because all our brain cells are currently being employed to try to think of an awesome costume to wear on the day -- or rather, the night -- itself. Thinking you might be similarly occupied, and lack the time to look... read more →
Sep
12
Have you seen hummingbirds lately in your garden, on your deck, or elsewhere in the neighborhood? Well, we have, and it's a treat. It's like beholding a unicorn or something: How can anything real actually look like that, and move that way? But enjoy them now, because they're about to... read more →
Aug
18
OK, all together now: No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers' dirty looks... No, wait. That's wrong. That's for the start of the summer. What we need is a classic rhyme about the end of it. Unfortunately, children across the ages have not been inspired to compose poetry about... read more →
Jul
19
In the last few days, there's been a lot of "hot" news out there: A headline in The Washington Post announced, "The heat index reached 152 degrees in the Middle East — nearly at the limit for human survival." That was on Tuesday, July 18. But hey, you weren't planning... read more →
Jun
10
Do you know the members of your new HOA Board of Directors? You should, because these are the folks you go to with questions and complaints about our neighborhood, and the ones you should tell when you have a good idea for making Stephens Grove an even better place to... read more →