The Mercer Journal

Jul

16

Independence Day!

Each year, Bob and Su (otherwise known as Grandma and Pop-Pop to my kids) host a fourth of July picnic for the whole family at their home. The kids soaked in the time with their cousins…and were literally soaked, too – at least they were while they played water guns! Thankfully the heatwave held off ...Keep Reading...

A New Old Trail

We live right by several state parks. One runs right along the side of our neighborhood. Bob and the kids had tried hiking back there a few years ago, but while walking they encountered a big buck and decided they had better casually, but swiftly, depart the woods. We decided to give it another go ...Keep Reading...

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Beef Stew and I have had a love/hate relationship. I have never felt good about serving the over-salted, processed, canned stuff, the packet kits never taste just right, and my from-scratch attempts have been sketchy at best. Until now! I found this recipe online and tweaked it to make it my own. Yum. Slow cooker stew success!

Blizzard!

Just a little over 24 hours ago, DD and I stepped out on our front porch to watch the first tiny, seemingly innocent snowflakes fall on our front lawn. Now, a day later, our neighborhood is blanketed (or should I say smothered?) in over 2 feet of snow. While the snow still fell, we enjoyed ...Keep Reading...

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