In 1960, Francis Gary Powers, U.S. Air Force pilot of a U-2 was shot down over the Soviet Union. He was held captive for 21 months before being released in a prisoner swap in 1962. Francis Gary Powers Jr., has worked diligently to tell his father’s story, by founding the Cold War Museum, to honor…
David Zapatka Reader Linda Walker writes, “I was studying the Bible and wanted to know the opposite of jealousy. Google AI Gemini told me of a new word, “compersion.” It said, ‘Jealousy is the feeling of resentment or anger toward someone because they possess something you desire. Compersion is the feeling of joy or contentment…
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new residents moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering for new homeowners and renters. Our next gathering is Thursday, March 6 from 2:30 to…
Linda Shannon-Hills Each month, we hold informational presentations for new residents on living at SaddleBrooke Ranch. On Jan. 22, new and soon-to-be residents attended the Newcomers Welcome Gathering. Please welcome them. Photos were taken by Glenna Matthews. No photo—Pat Pitula moved into her new home in Unit 14 on Slate Road in October 2024 from Atlanta,…
Emotional Maturity and Emotional Blindness Dr. Rose Bricker Emotional maturity and emotional intelligence are terms that we may hear today when chatting with our friends, families, and co-workers about relationships. But what do those two terms even mean? Characteristics of an Emotionally Mature Person • They are realistic and accept reality on its terms and…
Rick Thompson One of the most frequent questions I get is, “I want a new camera, what should I buy?” It’s a very legitimate question but the answer may be you don’t need a new camera. Perhaps you just need to upgrade your skills. Or maybe buy a new phone. The good news is that…
Debora Witten Here’s a perfect gift for pickleball players! Greg Bell is president of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Lapidary & Jewelry Club here at SBR. This last fall, Greg made a pair of pickleball paddle earrings for his wife, Debbie Maurina. They were a hit on and off the courts! They are entirely sterling silver with…
Tim Malone “Change your thoughts and you change your world.”—Norman Vincent Peale Changing how you look at things means altering your perspective or the lens through which you view a situation, event, or experience. This shift in perspective can transform your emotional response, understanding, and overall experience of that situation. This involves consciously deciding to…
