Savor Retirement: Rediscovering Passions in Retirement

Tim Malone Retirement represents a profound shift in life’s rhythm, offering time and freedom that can be both exhilarating and unfamiliar. For many, this phase serves as an invitation to rediscover passions that may have been set aside amid the demands of a career or family life. Far from being an ending, retirement is a…

Relishing Pickleball: What to Look for in a Paddle

David Zapatka Reader Ann Howard writes, “Hi David, been reading your column in Robson Ranch Views. I’m a 3.5 player, in my 70s, and got a new paddle almost three years ago. I play regularly two to three times per week. I have been making more mistakes than usual and wondering if it’s me, the paddle,…

Bocce Season Adjusts to Texas Weather and Tech Upgrades

Lorraine Wilson Texas threw some surprises at us this summer—cooler temperatures, more rain than usual, and just enough hot days with air quality warnings to keep bocce players on their toes. The heat cut some matches down to 20 minutes, and a few divisions saw games canceled altogether. Fortunately, the impact on team standings has…