P. Harwood ‘Tis the season that is folly. For the people that fill the stores don’t seem jolly. I hear them complain as they wait in line. If it’s all that bad, why waste the time. For the answer to the season’s superficiality won’t be Found under their Christmas tree. They stand and stare far…
Category: Features
Features, December 2023
Spotlight on Advertiser: Teresa’s House Recognized for Top-Quality Care
Teresa’s House in Argyle opened in the Spring of 2023 and has already been named the “Best of Denton County” winner in the Assisted Living Facility category in its first year of operation. While Teresa’s House is new to the community, it has a foundation built on years of senior care experience, as well as…
Features, December 2023
Welcome New Neighbors
Robson Ranch welcomes the following new homeowners to the Ranch: Martin and Debra Aggus, Scott and Sylvia Barlow, Bryan and Annette Bravard, Hanna Davey, Robert and Cynthia Dude, Glenn Foster, John and Cristi Ganyard, Donna Graeber, James and Tracey Hart, Randall Kelley, Tom and Cindy Kilkenny, Corey and Miriam Klessig, Josephine Konvicka, Mark and Julie…
Features, December 2023
Word of the Month: Bildungsroman
David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Gayle Covey, writes, “This is a really favorite word; bildungsroman. My friend Judy taught me this word several years ago … and now it comes up all the time! All those YA (Young Adult) fiction writers, turning books into films … and, of course, it is the word…
Features, December 2023
A Surprise Visit with the Scottish Duke of Argyll
Tom DeVito While on a six-week cruise to the United Kingdom, Western Europe, and the Caribbean, Tom and Dot DeVito had the opportunity to visit many castles in Ireland and Scotland. On their visit to Inveraray Castle in the Argyll region of Scotland, they stopped in the gift shop to purchase a memento Christmas ornament.…
Features, December 2023
Holiday Cactus
Donna Hull It’s the time of year to enjoy a few holiday-inspired plants. The garden centers are filled with poinsettias and fresh pine, but don’t forget to invite another beauty into your home—the holiday cactus. There are three holiday cacti: the Thanksgiving cactus, Christmas cactus, and Easter cactus. The first two are separate species of…
Features, December 2023
Inspirational Fiction
Claudia J. Caporale New Beginnings: An Inspirational Novel is a faith-inspired and heartfelt story of new beginnings for Rachel Harper, a mid-aged widow who returns to Key West where she and her husband celebrated many anniversaries, hoping to make peace with 30 years of memories. Instead, she finds herself in the middle of a Hemingway Festival and…
Features, December 2023
Bookbinding More Than You Can Imagine!
Sandy Hestes Karla and Julia are our featured artisans with a display of creative books they’ve made themselves. You’ll find their artwork in the case just outside Room 103 in the CATC building. Take a look. Their talent is so unique, and you will be amazed! Karla Bennetsen moved to Robson six years ago (from…
Features, December 2023
Protect Yourself from Holiday Scams
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly The holiday season is a time for spreading joy and giving, but unfortunately, it’s also a prime time for scammers to prey on unsuspecting individuals. As the holidays approach, it’s essential to be vigilant and protect yourself from potential scams that can ruin your festive spirit. Here are some…