Rev. Donna Vande Kieft As I write, it is Day 108 for the monks making their peace walk into Washington, D.C. We are celebrating the Super Bowl win for the Seahawks and reflecting on the half-time performances of Bad Bunny and the alternative show promoted by Turning Point. It has been a controversial time with…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Whether you’re standing behind a firearm or leaning over a pool table, the act of “taking a shot” has more in common than most people realize. Both activities require discipline, alignment, body control, and mental focus. However, the most revealing similarity lies in the reasons people miss their shots. In both…
David Zapatka Have you noticed how often people are hitting lobs these days or is it just me? Think SMASH! The overhead smash is one of the most satisfying and effective shots in pickleball. When executed well, it can end a rally immediately or put your opponents on the defensive. However, many players struggle with…
Shared by Robson Ranch pickleball player, Charlie Hunt, with permission from author, Carol Madsen Something beautiful has happened this year for me. I took up pickleball. Now that may not seem very significant, but it has become like a part–time job. When I come home, I let people know how my day at work was.…
When it comes to the art of flying model aircraft, one could easily describe Chuck Wallace as being a tenacious guy—the kind of person who never gives up and never stops trying—someone who does whatever is required to accomplish a goal. In just three short years since never flying a radio-controlled airplane, Chuck has risen…
March is the month where winter starts packing its bags, spring starts decorating, and the weather acts like a toddler with a dimmer switch. One day it’s “fresh breeze and sunshine,” the next it’s “why is my car judging me with frost?” It’s chaos. Seasonal chaos. But March does come with an official, science-y moment…