David Zapatka Commenting on the January WOTM column, reader Tom from Arlington, Va. writes, “Here’s a Washington Post article where your word of the month ‘jeremiad’ is used by the paper’s reporter Michael Scherer. In this case, the reporter uses it to describe the words of the chairman of the Nye County Republican Party in Nevada…
Reading Between the Wines
Roving Ranchers Golf Cart Poker Run
Vagabonds Go to Tombstone
Paper Crafters Have Been Busy!
Features, March 2021
Word of the Month: Librettist
Features, March 2021
The Heart of a Giver
Bev Douglas What does it take to be a generous giver? That is a question we could ask Renee Kleinjan. Renee is a seamstress who gives her time and sewing talents to create items for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. For several years Renee has been creating pencil pouches, aprons, headbands, and bags to be included…
Features, March 2021
Vietnam Veterans Day
Ross Dunfee When did the Vietnam War begin? France maintained colonial rule of Vietnam from 1864 until the Geneva Accords of 1954. During that time, multiple wars occurred in the area (including Cambodia and Laos). The Geneva Accord divided Vietnam into north (Communist rule) and south (the Republic of Vietnam) and that enticed the U.S.…
Features, March 2021
So Many Books, So Little Time
Dear Reader, You may have noticed I tend to review books that are not recent publications or current best sellers as I think you will hear about them from many other sources. I try to go back and find a few gems that may have slipped your attention. These is My Words (1998) by Nancy Turner…
Generals, March 2021
Homeowner Reminders
Nicole McCracken, Administrative Assistant Thinking of renting or leasing your home? Helpful tips to know! For many in Robson Ranch, living here year-round is the way of life. For others, long travel or months in another city are the norm. For those folks, renting or leasing their home is something that is just a great…
Features, March 2021
Spotlight on Employee: Stephen McVeigh
Nicole McCracken, Administrative Assistant Stephen McVeigh joined the Robson Ranch team as a lead cook in March 2020, and has been a great addition to the team. So much so that we have expanded his role to oversee the culinary department of the Grill. Stephen has a vast background that encompasses working at four- and five-star…