David Zapatka Reader and dear friend Ellen Engel suggested I look at Mental Floss’ article on contronyms. I subscribed to Mental Floss for years and enjoyed the magazine. Today, you can only read it online, as its print version has been discontinued. Contronym noun con·tro·nym | ˈkän-trə-ˌnim variant – contranym: a word having two meanings that contradict one…
Ross Dunfee Flag and Seal: Marines used the Grand Union flag, and possibly the Gadsden flag (yellow flag with a “Don’t Tread on Me” rattlesnake), during the assault on New Providence Island, The Bahamas, March 3, 1776. During the 1830s and 1840s, the flag consisted of a gold fringed white field centered with an eagle and…
Jaine Toth After 30 years working at a Ben Franklin Crafts store, where she oversaw the crafts, fabrics, and picture framing departments, Lorraine Walden developed a plethora of artistic skills. She quilts, sews, crochets, refinishes furniture, makes jewelry, hand-paints stunning coasters, built her own hanging light fixtures, and she scrapbooks and loves creating handmade greeting…
Mary Lou Kaye No kidding! Getting out on the dance floor can help keep you “younger than springtime.” While having fun with your partner on the dance floor, you’re also increasing your fitness level along with staying strong and mentally alert. Gentlemen, there is no memorizing to do—just listen to the music and impress that…
Mike Consentino Desiree Conwell came to the Ranch in June 2020 from Illinois and joined the Desert Woodcrafters in September with no experience working with wood. Desiree took our basic handle class, where members learned about the lathe and basic cutting tools, as well as our basic lathe and bowl turning class, which is a…
Cherie Bates The Robson Ranch Dance Club (RRDC) is swinging back into action to celebrate fall, and we have a fabulous lineup of dance music! Join The Girls Next Door and the RRDC dancers on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Harvest Moon Dance in the Hermosa Ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dancing is…