David Zapatka July’s WOTM word, “eggcorn,” resulted in a flurry of reader comments. “Just read your article in the Pioneer Press about eggcorns, and it made me chuckle. I didn’t realize they were called eggcorns, but I’ve encountered a few of the same “slip of the ears.” One that always annoys me is when people say ‘It’s…
Category: September 2022
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Sigma Chi Brothers Meet
Dave Parker The Sigma Chi Brothers at Robson Ranch met at the Wildhorse Grill for their July meeting. It was a full house with 10 Brothers around the circle table. In fact, we may have set a record for the most chairs around the round table for lunch! Brother Mick Fox, Chapter Chaplin, started the…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
September Rotary Club
Champions Rotary Club Honors Paul Harris Fellow Members The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Rotary established the recognition in 1957 to encourage and show appreciation for substantial contributions to what was then the Foundation’s only program, Rotary Foundation…
Generals, September 2022
From the Office of the County Commissioner: November Voting Site Changes Coming
Commissioner Dianne Edmondson Last month more than 150 Robson Ranch residents attended the HOA-sponsored Govt. 101 presentation. I‘ve been asked to provide a recap for those who couldn’t attend. Many of our neighbors have moved to Texas from other states whose election laws and practices are not the same as here in the Lone Star…
Features, September 2022
Using Essential Oils in the Laundry Room
JoAnne Gaudioso Doing laundry may not always be the most exciting way to spend your time, but it is a task everyone has to face on a weekly or perhaps even daily basis. You can enhance your laundry routine with the cleansing power of essential oils along with a few handy tips. When words like…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Republican Club Membership Soars!
Lynne Kelsey The word has gotten out: The Republican Club is the place to be! Since July 1, our membership has soared to nearly 600 conservative Texans, an increase of approximately 100 in just two months. Membership Chair Bill Jenke and his committee have manned a table in the clubhouse hallway Monday, Wednesday, and Friday…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Women Sharing Hope Denton Retreat
Bobbi Stringer and Linda Smith While fear can be crippling, purpose can be enabling. The theme of the Women Sharing Hope Oct. 18-20 Retreat is “Lose Fear, Gain Purpose.” At this Retreat we will work through our fears together and rejoice in finding our purpose. There will be lots of time to make new friends,…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Robson Ranch Genealogy Club
Jo Ann Scott Evans The Genealogy Club had a busy summer with interesting and helpful programs designed or chosen by our resident professional genealogist Emily Richardson. On Sept. 6, the evening program gave background on the significance and history of Ellis Island, followed by instruction about where to find online documentation about ancestors who arrived…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Happy Tails Dog Club Stays Cool!
Lorraine Wilson The Robson Ranch Happy Tails Dog Club meets the second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in the CATC building, Room 103. We now have over 100 members, and we invite anyone who has a dog to come and check us out. New membership dues are $10 per household per year, and…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
2nd Wednesday Wine Club—Revisiting the Judgment of Paris from May, 1976
Doug Akins The 2nd Wednesday Wine Club enjoyed an evening of historical reenactment. Doug Akins led this group through a blind tasting of four whites and four reds. The wines were evenly split between France and California, and while we couldn’t afford to exactly duplicate the wines from the original tasting, our whites were Chardonnays…