Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Each human life is an interesting story of ups and downs. We knit our life together, make decisions, and create our own small world. Life is indeed meant to be very simple, and we humans complicate it. George Carlin was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Regarded as one…
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Features, October 2023
Ranch Riders
Pictured is Tony Fleming driving a twisted cherry-colored 2019 Harley-Davidson Triglide Ultra motorcycle (three-wheel trike). (Photo by Debora Witten)
Features, October 2023
Spotlight on Advertiser: Medicare and Me: Get Personal!
Leah Kari, licensed insurance agent and retired pharmaceutical representative Are you wishing for an easy, more personalized experience when you access www.medicare.gov or call Medicare? Do you like to surf the plans available to you on www.medicare.gov, but dislike entering your prescription drugs repetitively? Knowing your prescription drug list, claims data for Part A (hospital…
Features, October 2023
Word of the Month: Verso and Recto
David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Gayle Covey, writes, “As always, enjoyed your SaddleBrooke word column. I’ve been saying I’d send a word or two. Finally … I’m an English major and a words person. How did I not know this? It just came up in Wordle (and I thought of you!) … verso. And…
Features, October 2023
Featured Dog Walkers
Features, October 2023
Do Essential Oils Really Help During Cold and Flu Season?
Joanne Gaudioso What are you doing to get ready for cold and flu season? This time of the year, we all begin to take precautions as the cold and flu season is upon us. Maybe we are getting flu or Covid vaccinations. Maybe we are stocking our medicine cabinets with cold medicines, cough drops, and…
Features, October 2023
SaddleBrooke Ranch Fall Community Yard Sale Is October 14
The fall Community Yard Sale is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 7 to 11 a.m. A map will be handed out at the entry gate to show locations of yard sales. You may also scan the provided QR code on the flyers that will give you a digital version on the map. To register…
Features, October 2023
Featured Cat Owners
Features, October 2023
2 Your Health: Self-Worth and Massage
Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997 One of the themes I have tried to live by is: Self-care is not selfish. For the last few years, I’ve spoken about this to my clients, hoping they understand the value of what they are doing for themselves by receiving regular massages. However, in dissecting and really exploring, I’ve found…
Features, October 2023
Unit 6 Resident Shelley Swircek Is the Match
When picking up the phone in late July, the last thing Shelley Swircek expected to hear was the Be the Match Bone Marrow Donor Registry calling to ask if she was willing to be considered as a stem cell donor for a 6-year-old girl. She had nearly forgotten about the cheek swab she did for…