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…
Category: March 2026
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…
Features, March 2026
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Features, March 2026
Ranch Resident Wins State Championship
Thomas Hynes Janice Hynes recently won the Arizona State Championship of Wild Bunch Shooting held in Casa Grande. Janice is a member of the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) and regularly competes in matches all over our beautiful state of Arizona. Wild Bunch matches are three gun competitions (pistol, rifle, shotgun) utilizing antique firearms while…
Generals, March 2026
Rocky Boys!
Hobie Richards Who are the two gentlemen who walk to the rock every day like it’s an appointment carved into the universe? It’s Paul Diehl and Sunny Wright on their daily walk from S. Cattle Trail (photo with Lisa Richards and Marci Whitehead). New folks ask, “Who are those guys?” Old timers say, “The Rock…
Generals, March 2026
Two Valued Partners of the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB)
Marilee Jensen Bashas’ Grocery Store: Bashas’ grocery store in Catalina has been supporting the TCFB for the past 11 years, helping the food bank meet its mission of “Feeding our neighbors in SE Pinal County.” Bashas’ has been donating bakery items such bread, cakes, cookies, etc. and providing space for a donation box that customers…