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Dec 21

Top Ten (or so) Christmas movies

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 →
  • December 21, 2023
Nov 22

Getting through the busiest time of the year

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 →
  • November 22, 2023
Oct 20

Stuff to know about Halloween

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 →
  • October 20, 2023
Sep 12

Enjoy the hummingbirds before they go!

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 →
  • September 12, 2023
Aug 18

Well, it’s that time again, kids!

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 →
  • August 18, 2023
Jul 19

Stay cool, everybody — here are some ways to do it

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 →
  • July 19, 2023
Jun 10

Meet the new HOA Board of Directors

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 →
  • June 10, 2023
May 18

So what are we gonna EAT this summer?

OK, let's check the list: School's ending -- check. The pool's opening -- check. We've reserved our vacation days to get outta town -- check. But wait -- what are we gonna eat all summer? Our routines are disrupted, there's no school lunches, the people you go to lunch with... read more →
  • May 18, 2023
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