David Zapatka While reading The Metaphysics of Ping-Pong: Table Tennis as a Journey of Self Discovery by Guido Mina di Sospiro, I ran across the word redolent. His use of the word while describing table tennis rubber was intriguing. Redolent—red·o·lent adjective 1. Exuding fragrance: aromatic 2. Full of a specified fragrance: a. scented (air redolent of seaweed)…
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Features, February 2024
Navigating Love Safely: Protecting Your Heart and Finances from Online Scams
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As Valentine’s Day approaches, the search for companionship often leads many people to explore online dating services or social media groups. However, during the search, it’s crucial to be aware of romance scams that can exploit the genuine desire for connection as you age. Here’s a guide tailored to…
Features, February 2024
Essential Oils and Memory
JoAnne Gaudioso Memory is the function of the brain that encodes, stores, and retrieves information. Whether you know it or not, you owe everything you do in life to memory-it enables you to speak, walk, develop relationships, and more. Essential oils like peppermint, rosemary and frankincense help support mental clarity and alertness. Tips for Finding…
Features, February 2024
Dollars & Sense: Strategic IRA Planning in 2024
Chris Robinson, ChFC IRA Planning in Your Gap Years If you are in your 60s, you may want to take advantage of your gap years and do some IRA planning. The gap years are between your retirement age and when you start taking required minimum distributions from your IRA or other retirement plans. These years…
Features, February 2024
Dollars and Sense: In 2024 Deal with Your ‘Elephant in the Room’—5 Solutions for Fears of Wills and Trusts
Travis Weaver, Attorney and Partner with Weaver Firm-Attorneys in Bartonville and Rhome Is creating a will or updating a trust your “elephant in the room” for 2024? Below are five solutions to your fears around wills and trusts. These answers also come with good news for your family. They’ll appreciate your decision to avoid the…
Features, February 2024
Welcome New Neighbors
Robson Ranch welcomes the following new homeowners to the Ranch: Carl and Kristina Bledsoe, Teresa Boyd and Grant Robinson, Linda Brecheen, William and Katrin Christal, Timothy and Estella Derry, Kevin and Barbara Engfer, Paul and Larene Gallagher, Diana Huron and Lezlie Hedges, Kimberly Lewis, Norman and Karen Liston, Darrell and Bonnie Maleski, Dale and Janet…