Gary Chalk Throughout our marriage Jan and I sometimes don’t see things eye to eye. One morning we REALLY did not see things eye to eye! This is what happened… Jan left to go to a dental appointment. Meanwhile, I was home getting ready to meet friends for lunch. When I began to shave I…
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Features, March 2026
Nature’s Way: Kissin’ Cousins
Gerry Tietje When I moved to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) four years ago and took my first walk on the Nature Trail, I was both surprised and delighted to see a colorful Northern Cardinal perched high in a tree. I was familiar with cardinals from my boyhood in Wisconsin and schooling and work in Indiana, but…
Features, March 2026
2 Your Health – March 2026
Communication in Healthy Relationships Dr. Rose Bricker There are several things that you can do to build a healthy relationship. I think one of the most important components of a healthy relationship is effective communication. If you don’t know how to communicate in an assertive way, your relationship will suffer. How are you communicating with…
Features, March 2026
Word of the Month: Kairotic
David Zapatka Reader Kim Park wrote, “reading in the Religion & Liberty magazine published by the Acton Institute, the word ‘kairotic’ appeared in a striking historical observation. In the article The Gospel According to Silicon Valley by Dan Churchwell and A. Trevor Sutton, the authors wrote: ‘Thus the burgeoning technology of the printing press found…
Features, March 2026
Savor Retirement: Savoring Dignity in Retirement
Tim Malone Retirees celebrate dignity by embracing their autonomy, honoring their life’s journey, and engaging in meaningful activities that affirm their worth and identity. This celebration reflects a deep desire to live with purpose, respect, and joy in later life. Retirees celebrate dignity by choosing purpose over passivity, and legacy over labels. “Musicians don’t retire;…
Features, March 2026
The Growing Data Breach Problem and What You Can Do About It
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Recent cybersecurity reports highlight major ongoing breach activity: Brightspeed, a major U.S. fiber broadband provider, is investigating claims that hackers may have accessed sensitive data tied to over 1 million customers. Users’ names, emails, and contact details may have been exposed, making people targets for scams and identity fraud.…
Features, March 2026
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners 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. You are invited to attend to learn more about our…
Features, March 2026
What Your “Thank You” Wave Reveals About You
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart I came across an article by Thomas Reed, an English writer whose work centers on reflection and mood. He states the following. “Watch any busy junction at rush hour and you’ll start spotting two tribes. There are the wavers, who lift a few fingers from the steering wheel when someone lets them…
Features, March 2026
Fashion, Fun, and Fine Wine—A Women’s Clothing Exchange
Monica Oszust On the afternoon of Feb. 3, the ladies of SaddleBrooke Ranch proved that one person’s “closet clutter” is truly another’s “wardrobe wonder.” The community’s recent clothing swap was an overwhelming success, turning a simple Tuesday afternoon into a vibrant celebration of fashion, friendship, and philanthropy. The atmosphere was lighthearted as neighbors gathered to…
