Artists ‘Exercise’ to Sharpen Their Drawing Skills

Sandy Hestes Did you know that you can do exercises to help develop your own drawing skills and creativity? Pat Heberling, Paint & Palette Club treasurer, led a group of artists through several practice exercises recently to help inspire and revitalize their drawing skills. Activities were designed to help you “see” what you are drawing…

Texas History: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Vicki Baker There’s a famous quote attributed to Winston Churchill that goes, “History is written by the victors.” This belief could only be true if history was fixed, settled, and static. It never is. It keeps evolving. When new facts emerge, it gets revisited. That’s been the case with author and historian E. R. Bills,…

Baby Boomers Enjoy Annual Patio Party

Susan Parker Nobody throws a Patio Party like the Robson Ranch Baby Boomers! Thanks to the organizational ability of Super Boomer Carol Jankowski, 129 Boomers set off for the Patio Party of the year! Carol and her second in command, Ralph Jankowski, purchased 42 bags of summer balsamic salad, 150 garlic bread sticks, 40 pounds…

Doin’ the Blues Is Over …

Sandy Hestes … but the visitors to the Paint & Palette Art Reception on May 11 were certainly not doing the blues! There was a buzz in the air. People enjoyed visiting, meeting old and new friends, viewing the “blue” artwork, and sharing a cocktail. The variety of “blue” art ranged from oil, watercolor, acrylic,…

Dollar & Sense: Seizing the Opportunity: Harnessing Roth Conversion Amidst Potential Tax Increases

With the national debt exceeding $31 trillion and concerns about potential future tax increases, retirees and those nearing retirement face a critical decision regarding their retirement savings. Here we explore the benefits of Roth conversion, with the possibility of dramatic tax rate hikes. By taking advantage of historically low tax rates, individuals can position themselves…