Thomas J. Sims, MD In parts 1 and 2 of this article I discussed the dangers of heat-related illnesses and focused on two types: mild to moderate. Now, let’s look at the third and fourth types, which can be life-threatening—heat exhaustion and heat stroke—which you might be more susceptible to if you’ve had a heat-related…
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Features, August 2026
Resident Author: Beware! Heat-Related Illness Can Kill You (Part 2)
Thomas J. Sims, MD In Part 1 of this article, the dangers of Heat-Related Illnesses were discussed. Now, let’s talk about what type of people are at risk for developing a heat-related illness. Who Is at Risk for Heat–Related Illness? Risk for developing a heat-related illness is divided into two types: Modifiable risks—factors that can…
December 2025, Features
Resident Author: “What Are You?” A New Children’s Book!
Debora Witten What Are You? written by Donna Hoshide, is a children’s book about diversity at the dog park. One day at the dog park, a curious group of inquisitive purebred puppies approaches Darby, a Maltipoo puppy, and asks her, “What are you?” After some confusion over their question, Darby proudly responds, and her answers prompt them…
Features, April 2025
Resident Author News
Linda J. Sentivanac In December I published my second novel, My Father’s Bride. It is available for purchase on Amazon in eBook and paperback formats. You can also contact me by email at ljsentivanac@gmail.com for direct purchase (I will have a limited number of paperback copies available at a reduced price). Here’s a brief overview of what to…
January 2024, Features
Resident Author: “Sacred Silver Linings” by Tanya Fagetan
Debora Witten A new international bestseller was released in November and SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) resident Tanya Fagetan is an author of the multi-author book. Participating in the collaboration has been rewarding, challenging, and life-dream-fulfilling for Tanya. Sacred Silver Linings—uplifting stories from women who found the bright side in dark times is a project she is honored…
Features, May 2022
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Cheryl Murray Springtime has arrived. We have such a bounty of choices here at the Ranch to help us make the transition from winter to spring. We can take a leisurely bike ride, plant a herb garden, or how about attend a book signing party? Fly, Butterfly, Fly! is a newly published book authored by…
Features, February 2022
Books, Books, and Memoirs
Karen Brungardt COVID-19 gave Karen a gift: Time on her hands because she had to stay home. She decided to take advantage and dug out her parents’ memoirs…yes, both of her parents each wrote a memoir! She edited them, taking their typed manuscripts and making them into books, adding photos and other information. Her mother,…