David Zapatka Reader and bridge player Andrew Sauter wrote, “’shenanigans’ shows up every couple of years in movies, but why? Also, cool words like ‘syzygy,’ ‘brouhaha’ (ha ha it’s funny to say twice), the kids’ string game Cat’s Cradle (do cats sleep in there if you are not careful?)” While reading Titus Techera’s article, Recovering…
Category: Features
May 2025, Features
Marsha Is Making Great Strides
Steve Simpson At Leadership Square in Oklahoma City on March 8, 2025, Marsha O’Loughlin climbed two towers up and down, consisting of 206 floors and 4,335 steps. At Reunion Tower in Dallas on April 12, 2025, Marsha climbed the “Power Hour,” consisting of 50 floors, times 3, for a total of 150 floors, climbing up…
May 2025, Features
A Surprise 90th Birthday Party for Carole Johnston
Rebecca Elsen The air crackled with anticipation, a carefully orchestrated secret about to unfold. A tight-knit group of conspirators (Carole Springer, Bev Kapp, and Shirley Monge) had planned a surprise 90th birthday party for Carole Johnston! As Carole arrived, unsuspecting and utterly surprised, a chorus of “Surprise!” erupted, filling the Board Room at the Grill…
May 2025, Features
Garden Club Yard of the Month
Nancy Finley The Garden Club presents Clare and Brian Krestzmer, who live at 8201 Cocolobo, as the April/May Yard of the Month. The Krestzmers built their home more than two years ago. Originally, Clare hails from New Jersey, via California and then nearby. Her sons live in Stardust and Harvest, so the grandkids are close.…