David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Gayle Covey, writes, “As always, enjoyed your SaddleBrooke word column. I’ve been saying I’d send a word or two. Finally … I’m an English major and a words person. How did I not know this? It just came up in Wordle (and I thought of you!) … verso. And…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Players are always looking for ways to improve their game. I have taught players over the years to practice these fun variations of 8 ball to improve their confidence, playing ability and run out percentage. A lot of players are good ball pocketers, but have trouble finishing games and running racks in…
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, we will continue to learn from two professional Hall-of-Fame players, Alex Hamner and Jennifer Lucore. (Quotes are paraphrased for brevity. Buy Ms. Littlewood’s book to get the whole story!) Unforced errors happen! Nobody means to hit an unforced…
Pastor Frank DeFusco In the Book of Acts chapter 20, the Apostle Paul gathered together the Elders from the church at Ephesus, with the foreknowledge that this would be the last time that he would ever see them. For he had an appointment in Jerusalem, where he was warned by a prophet named Agabus, he…
Bob Skier A friend from Casa Grande, Helen Foster, sister of long-term Robson Ranch resident Laurie Waluk, recently began to share with me her gift for poetry. A dedicated Catholic laywoman, Helen focuses primarily on Christian themes based on Scripture. She humbly admits her work is strictly inspired by the Holy Spirit. Her poems move…
Pat Sand The Roving Ranchers took a ride to Mount Lemmon on July 20. With temperatures in the Valley at 118 degrees, everyone was looking for a way to cool off. What better way than to meet up with neighbors for lunch at 9,000 feet? The Ranchers met at McDonalds in Tucson before trekking up…