Relishing Pickleball: Forehand Groundstroke

David Zapatka Forehand Groundstroke Quoting from Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence, by Mary Littlewood, when hitting a forehand groundstroke, “from the moment the ball leaves the opponent’s paddle, you should be tracking its flight with your eyes to aid you in judging the speed and direction of the ball. Move to the…

Welcome New Neighbors

Robson Ranch welcomes the following new homeowners to the Ranch: Gary and Tonya Alford, Gerald and Lisa Bradburn, Erin Carter, Edward and Linda Cawley, Debra Cobb, Glen and Jill Daniels, Terry Diethrich and Dan McCoy, John and Tammy Gaither, Robert and Michele Grames, Peter and Kimberly Graser, Joe and Doris Hazewski, Ray and Shirlene Kennedy,…

Word of the Month: Contronym

David Zapatka Reader and dear friend Ellen Engel suggested I look at Mental Floss’ article on contronyms. I subscribed to Mental Floss for years and enjoyed the magazine. Today, you can only read it online, as its print version has been discontinued. Contronym noun con·​tro·​nym | ˈkän-trə-ˌnim variant – contranym: a word having two meanings that contradict one…

The Lynnbrook Lederhosen Society: BlocktOberfest Returns

Stan Brein It’s good to be back! We are starting to get out again, gather, and play. And BlocktOberfest on Lynnbrook Drive is becoming a tradition, as well as an expectation. While Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volkfest, BlocktOberfest remains Lynnbrook Drive’s largest gathering. And this year’s gathering attracted a record crowd! If you listened carefully,…