How to Deal with Toxic People Dr. Rose Bricker Toxic people can be cold, dismissive, rude, defensive, entitled, arrogant, sarcastic, bitter, extremely opinionated, and condescending. You know who they are and they can be everywhere. Sometimes, we question ourselves after an interaction with them. Did I misunderstand them? Did I miscommunicate my message to them?…
Category: Features
Features, November 2026
Dollars and Sense: Why Local Lending Still Matters

Valerie Fanelli Whether funding a winter getaway or an unexpected project, trusted advice from familiar faces makes all the difference. As November arrives in Southern Arizona, seasonal plans naturally shift toward family gatherings, holiday traditions, or mapping out a well-deserved winter getaway. Having a trusted financial partner close to home makes all the difference. When…
November 2026, Features
Meet the Author

Sue Stults has dedicated her work to helping families navigate some of life’s most challenging seasons. She was the founder and president of Compelled by Compassion, Inc., and has worked in the areas of elder care and end-of-life issues for more than 20 years. Her book, Reaching Beyond the Rail: The Blood, Sweat and Tears…
November 2026, Features
SaddleBrooke Ranch Women Are Seeing What’s Left on Their Skin
What Would Your Jar Reveal? If you wash your face every day, why can your complexion still feel rough, look dull, or seem overdue for a fresh start? The answer helps explain the fascination with one part of a DiamondGlow® facial: the collection jar. Patients come to Katarina Bader to see their jar after their treatment.…
November 2026, Features
Thank You to Our SaddleBrooke Ranch Veterans: Captain Ed Robertson

Jan Christensen Ed Robertson’s aviation career began in 1975 when he joined the U.S. Army and entered the Warrant Officer Candidate Rotary Wing Aviator Entry Course. Over the next 40 years he flew helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft for the Army, the Alaska Army National Guard, Alaska Air National Guard, and Alaska Airlines. During Army flight…
