There is something special about the holiday season that entices Robson residents to brighten their homes with colorful decorations. Reindeer and Santas on the lawn, twinkling lights around homes and trees, and festive wreaths on the doors adorn many of the homes. Residents in the “Back Forty” neighborhood have long admired and enjoyed these displays…
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Features, November 2022
Gratitude and Thank You to Robson Ranch and So Many More!
The After Schoolers again had a great garage sale, but the congratulations has to be celebrated by many wonderful individuals. First, to everyone who donated all your items to the sale, your generosity is overwhelming. The quality of donated items is always excellent and in big demand by our customers. Thank you! The LaGrone student…
Features, November 2022
Word of the Month: Inutile
David Zapatka Reader Carmela Hopkins writes, “Dear Mr. Zapatka, every month I look for your column in the Splash. Last month’s article particularly grabbed my attention because you mentioned Richard Lederer, whom I read monthly in the Mensa Bulletin. Have you considered an article on the word ‘run?’ It seems like such an obviously…
Features, November 2022
North Central Texas Council of Governments Offers Aging Programs to Assist Caregivers
Here in Robson Ranch, our diverse population shares at least one common characteristic: We either are aging now or caring for an aging resident. I was unaware until recently that there are many resources available locally both for caregivers and for those needing care in our community. Doni Green, Director of Aging Programs with the…
Features, November 2022
U.S. Military History: Military Birthdays
Ross Dunfee The thought of independence for the 13 English colonies was revolting to the mother country and the colonies knew that they had to band together to obtain their freedom, and they did. The First Continental Congress convened and concluded at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia, Penn., Sept. 5 to Oct. 26, 1774. Their primary…