David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Cathie Bonnell, said, “How about the word, ‘otrovert,’ for a word of the month?” I discovered that otravert is a new word that has not yet been accepted into the English language as an official word but is well on its way. It can already be found…
Category: Features
May 2026, Features
Spotlight on Advertiser: Meet Northlake Dental Studio, Right Across the Street
Alysa Sadkin Northlake Dental Studio is a modern, patient-centered dental practice dedicated to delivering exceptional care in a calm, welcoming environment. Founded by Dr. Jack Margavitch and Dr. Alysa Sadkin, the practice blends advanced clinical expertise with a personalized approach, ensuring every patient feels comfortable, informed, and valued from the moment they walk through the…
May 2026, Features
Yard of the Month: TLC Is the Secret to This Yard
Ellen Sullivan When Ted and Carol Dunson and their daughter, Shannon, built their home in 2004, theirs was among the first 100 homes built in Robson Ranch. Ted planned his yard meticulously and still does all the work himself. However, he freely admits his wife is an excellent supervisor! The front yard is thoughtfully laid…
Features, May 2026
Googly Eye Disease
Mike Riewe On April 1 every home on Golden Rock Drive awoke to find their front yard bushes had Googly Eye Disease. It is unclear what started the outbreak. It may have spread like Timothy seeds on the wind. Most residents just rolled their eyes at the sight. The disease resolved overnight.
May 2026, Features
A Profile in Service and Bravery Part Two
Mike Pate Retired Army Major Roy Walton The Day It All Changed: Eight months into Roy’s tour of Vietnam, a Medevac pilot radioed for help. He was pinned by heavy enemy fire and unable to evacuate wounded soldiers. Roy and two fellow Cobra pilots volunteered to act as decoys, drawing fire away so the Medevac…