Timothy Malone, Ph.D. Retirement is often referred to as the golden years, when individuals can step away from work demands and fully embrace the freedom of having the luxury of time. For many, this phase of life represents an opportunity to savor moments, pursue passions, strengthen relationships, and engage in activities that bring joy and…
Clubs & Classes, August 2025
August in the Desert: Where Your Cigar Melts Before You Do
The Robson Ranch Cigar Meetup—Slightly Toasted, Mildly Hydrated, Always Smoking. Listen up, cigar lovers. July gave us fireworks, grilled meat, and the right to smoke in semi-questionable places. But now it’s August. The month where the sun tries to kill us, and the asphalt threatens to eat our flip-flops. Naturally, that means it’s time to…
August 2025, Religion
Pray for America and Peace on Earth
Rev. Donna Vande Kieft We celebrated another 4th of July—our Independence and Freedom—in the midst of a world in turmoil and unrest as perhaps it has always been. I listened to a Good Faith Podcast with David French which offered five themes—or a prayer posture—to guide us as we pray for our nation: for its…
August 2025, Generals
News from the Sky: Museum Celebrates Old and New in Airport Galleries
The Phoenix Airport System—Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix Goodyear Airport and Phoenix Deer Valley Airport—are known for flying machines. But the airports are also great places to check out art exhibitions and installations, thanks to the Phoenix Airport Museum. When you’re in Phoenix Sky Harbor picking up a loved one or heading out on…
August 2025, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Improving a Few Parts of Your Game in a Short Time
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool When most players try to improve their games they sometimes work on too many changes all at once. It makes me think of the old quote: “Jack of all trades and master of none.” With this thought in mind, I want you to focus on just the shots that you miss…
August 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Don’t Hit Out Balls!
David Zapatka Let the bad ones go bad. This is a skill we all need to learn to improve our game. How can we become more aware of balls that are traveling out of bounds? Any shot by the opponent that lands out of bounds ends in a winning rally for your side. Don’t give…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Stained Glass: Past, Present, and Future
Julie White The history of stained glass goes back to ancient times. Stained glass originally served to teach churchgoers about biblical history. Some of the earliest examples of colorful glass originated in Mesopotamia in the ancient Middle East. Colored glass was found in the city of Nineveh in ancient Assyria. It dates to the seventh…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
The Fused Glass Club Bids a Fond Farewell to Tamara Weaver!
Colleen Angle and Doris Betuel The Robson Ranch Fused Glass Club has had the fortunate pleasure to get to know Tamara Weaver, who has been an active member since 2020. Known for her bright smile, easy laughter, and upbeat spirit, Tamara is more than just a talented artist, she is a devoted wife—caring for her…
Religion, August 2025
What Is the Gospel?
Pastor Larry Sundin, Rock Springs Church What is the Gospel? What is this good news that’s supposed to be at the heart of Christianity? Originally, the term “gospel” was a secular word in the Greek language that an official was sent to announce back at the capitol: namely that there had been a victory on…
August 2025, Features
Word of the Month: Balkanization
David Zapatka This comment was printed in a recent news article: “Taleblu warned against Western attempts to divide the country. ‘The way to unite the Iranian population is not to talk about balkanization,’ he said. ‘That would be an own goal of moral and strategic proportions.’” Balkanize—bal·kan·ize verb 1: to break up (a region, a…