For over 60 years, a purple crayon scrawl I left on my grandparents’ garage wall when I was six years old has endured—a quiet testament to memory, family, and the stories that refuse to fade. Several years ago, I had the privilege of buying my grandparents' home and lovingly restoring it, preserving not only the house but so many of the memories it holds. Now, through my memoir, those moments live on far beyond that wall. You can experience them in The Rangity Tango Kids, available now at lorrainerominger.com.
The name The Rangity Tango Kids comes straight from my childhood—one of my father’s farmhands once said all of us kids ran around the farm like a bunch of orangutans, and from that, he nicknamed us the “Rangity Tango Kids.” My cousins and I spent our days roaming fields, hills and canals, growing up in a world full of love, hard work, and laughter—memories I’ve captured with tenderness and humor in this memoir. You can order your copy here on my site at lorrainerominger.com.
Growing up in Winters, California shaped so much of who I am. Today, I’m fortunate to own my grandparents’ home there and watch the town evolve while still holding onto the close-knit farming spirit I remember. Though Winters has grown from about 1,500 residents to more than 7,000, Main Street is still just two blocks long and community remains at its heart.
One of my family's greatest honors came when the Winters Express invited readers to nominate a name for a new elementary school. My mother (Shirley Rominger) received the most votes, and the school was named in her honor a year after she passed away. She served on the Winters Unified School District Board for 20 years, including 10 as president, and believed deeply that every child deserved a quality education.
The people, memories, and values that made Winters so special are woven throughout The Rangity Tango Kids. I invite you to experience them with me by ordering your copy at lorrainerominger.com.
