Lake reflections: Night dipping, a life lesson Skinny Dipping / Taking Risks Never have your photo taken while skinny dipping, even if it is dark and you are all the way under water.

Carrie's summer cheesecake Shimmer & Shine / Beauty My friend Carrie brought this delicious cheesecake to our house one night. It is so yummy and she confessed that it was a snap to make.

I've got that swimmy feeling Skinny Dipping / Taking Risks The lazy days of summer are here. Well, maybe after the lawn is mowed, that is. What better way to get close to your merman than to play in the summer sun.

Me oh my, I love pie! Depth Finder / Essays Apple! Pumpkin! Minced! Do you love pie? Some of our readers do! Here are their favorites and why.

Dive into fun in the summer sun! 

Ah summer! It seems that this is the shortest season. Probably because we have so many things we love to do while the sun shines. The Mermaids encourage you to get out - literally, get out! Get outside, get out in the yard or garden, get out of town, get out of a rut. While we know the benefits of working, this season we celebrate the joys of summer. So, go on...get out, have fun in that glorious, wonderful, delightful sun! 

Mermaids Shelley, Debbie & Jennifer

Also In This Issue

	Can you spare a square? Depth Finder / Essays Toilet paper is a household item that many of us take for granted. Local shelters report that toilet paper is one of their most requested, yet least donated items. See how you can help.
	The joys of junking Float / Relaxation One woman's junk is another woman's treasure. Funky Junk Antique Show's Hollie Eastman shares the thrill of the find and gives tips on where to find treasure.
	The healing power of a serene space Swimming Upstream / Taking Chances For restoration of mind, body, and spirit, visit a healing garden. Better yet, create your own private serene space.
	Northwest bed and breakfasts Float / Relaxation Why stay in a B&B over a hotel or motel? A hot, homemade breakfast is one reason, but there are many others.
	Business Ripples: Missionary Chocolates Oars in the Water / Organization Two sisters from Portland, Oregon started a vegan truffle business out of a desire to do something special for their mom.
	Fashion splash: A flower on my finger Shimmer & Shine / Beauty Summer is the time to break out the costume jewelry. It's fun and flashy. This year it is especially so with flower rings in bold sizes for a big impact.
	Perfume or poison? Swimming Upstream / Taking Chances Influence is a powerful thing! It can be noxious like poison or sweet like perfume. How do you use yours?
	Make it: Huckleberry Oars in the Water / Organization Bears scrounge for them, the Native Americans loved them, and the Mermaids feel privileged to live among them: huckleberries. This tangy little berry comes from the heart of the Northwest, the place we call home.
	Loving the lake Skinny Dipping / Taking Risks Share your fun times at the lake by sending the Mermaids your stories and pictures.
	Lake reflections: Take off your shoes and run Depth Finder / Essays One woman shares her teenage memories of running to the lake on hot summer days.

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Featured Stories

	Carrie's summer cheesecake My friend Carrie brought this delicious cheesecake to our house one night. It is so yummy and she confessed that it was a snap to make.
	I've got that swimmy feeling The lazy days of summer are here. Well, maybe after the lawn is mowed, that is. What better way to get close to your merman than to play in the summer sun.
	Me oh my, I love pie! Apple! Pumpkin! Minced! Do you love pie? Some of our readers do! Here are their favorites and why.
	Lake reflections: Night dipping, a life lesson Never have your photo taken while skinny dipping, even if it is dark and you are all the way under water.

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