Summer is officially upon us and the weather – in between violent thunderstorms – is turning warmer. And, with the change in the weather I've been covering a lot more outdoor events.

If you're looking for a good fund raising idea, why not hold a wine tasting. It's not expensive to put together, so your costs are low.

The other day while heading home from the dog park with Jack, I stepped off a high curb and heard a peculiar noise.

The Highland Park Police Benevolent Association is requesting your assistance in generating charitable contributions to help our fellow police officer and his family during a time of need.

A while back, NeighborhoodCircle.com reader Grump wrote a blog. In "Suburban Pedigree Parade--The Tail of the Hanoverian Herder", he told us about how certain North Shore community residents are a bit snooty about their purebred pets, and his appreciation for his own somewhat impure canine friend.

This struck a chord with me because I like dogs a lot.

As I write this blog, many of you are taking time off from work or school.