May
16
Yes, the pool opened on the weekend of May 14-15 -- although at times we had some doubts about this. That's because of the national shortage of lifeguards. As you know, since the pandemic, it's been hard to hire people for all sorts of jobs -- just ask someone who...
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Apr
18
Well, it's springtime, and you might be looking for something new to get out and do. But we thought we'd tell you about some old things to do (although new in the sense that we haven't told you about them before). In other words, how you and the kids can...
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Mar
15
Since Daylight Saving Time just kicked off, we thought we'd offer some suggestions on what to do with that "extra" hour of sunlight each day. We thought this would be particularly helpful to those few among us who really, really hate losing that hour of sleep on the night that...
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Feb
15
We're not trying to nag you or anything. No, it's not time to go out and mow. You'll do that later, when it's far, far too hot even to think about it. What we're talking about here is less unpleasant. You may remember that earlier this month, a large rodent...
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Jan
24
We've got a lot on our minds these days, so on Friday we decided to set our problems aside and relax with The Charlotte Observer. There was plenty to distract us: "More than 100 flights canceled at Charlotte airport ahead of expected snow" "NC Gov. Cooper calls for federal help...
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Dec
23
It's December in Stephens Grove, and as usual, the best way to keep up with what's going on is to check your Facebook page. For instance: You'll see that that the Wiest family won the annual Christmas Light Fight. Santa came and went. He was here on December 3rd, and...
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Nov
24
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, your family may be preparing to dust off classic recipes that you enjoy year after year. Aunt Linda’s green bean casserole is always comforting, but don’t be afraid to add some unique flavors to your spread! If you’re ready for something new, consider these...
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Oct
18
Halloween was really scary last year, with the emphasis on "really." There was nothing pretend-scary about it. And that meant no trick-or-treating. But this year that particular festivity is back on. And the word on that is about as official as you can get in this time of uncertainty: Dr....
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Sep
16
Facebook has been in the news a lot lately, and blamed for everything from increasing confusion about COVID to tearing the country apart politically. But when it does what it was designed to do, it can be wonderful. And that's what we've found with the official Stephens Grove Neighborhood page....
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Aug
13
Well, summer's almost over, and school looms. And that means plenty to fret about for both kids and parents: back-to-school clothes, back-to-school supplies, and back to teachers' dirty looks. Not to mention the added tension of resurging COVID and the big, loud political battles over whether masks are to be...
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