As the first hints of fall touch the trees and Mentone trades summer haze for crisp mornings, there’s a familiar shift in the air. This change in seasons often brings a slower rhythm, a moment to pause and reset. At MERF, » Read More
This spring, as I watched my son play barefoot in puddles, hike muddy trails with wide eyes, and laugh with friends as they played in the rain (an ungodly amount this year and surely record-breaking), I was reminded of just how » Read More
After returning from a trip to Northern Virginia to celebrate the 91st birthday of my grandfather — who, impressively, seems to be getting even wittier with age — it was a joy to come back to the peace of the » Read More
Happy spring everyone! I don’t know about you, but when the sun is out, I feel happy all around. I love this time of year, because it is full of rejuvenation and growth for all living things. The recent Valley Head » Read More
This is my first month to greet you as executive director of MERF, and I couldn’t be more excited. My upbringing in Mentone blessed me in ways I carried with me through years of living away, and I am honored to » Read More