Category: Features

Living Retired: My Bad

Gary Chalk Some people don’t apologize, instead they get even. And then there are—you guessed it—men. Many men don’t take the effort to apologize or get even. Have you ever seen a guy get up from the sofa to change the furnace filters a couple of times a year and apologize for taking so long?…

Word of the Month: Portmanteau

David Zapatka Coming from a tech and marketing background, sister and reader, Debbie, recognized a trend in her field that is prevalent today and suggested researching the word, portmanteau. Portmanteau port·man·teau, port-ˈman- tō noun: a word blending the sounds and meanings of two other words Origin and Etymology: From French portemanteau, literally “carry cloak,” a…

Where in the World Is the Views?

We’d love for your views to make the news! Snap a picture at your destination while holding the Views newspaper and submit it for our new “Where in the World Is the Views?” feature! Email a picture and a brief caption to editorial@robson.com.

Caribbean Cruise with Friends

Vicki Keslin Twenty-two ladies who are all friends and neighbors in Robson Ranch enjoyed a week–long cruise to the Caribbean on Norwegian Viva in February. They shared a lot of laughs, many memorable moments, and are looking forward to more adventures in the future.

This Month in Military History: The Battle of Picacho Peak

Martin Bender Dateline April 15, 1862, New Mexico Territory: “Twelve Union Cavalry and a strong force of Confederate pickets clashed in a firefight near Picacho Peak, a volcanic spire about 50 miles northwest of the small Sonoran Desert town of Tucson. The battle left three Union soldiers dead and three wounded. Confederate losses were reported…