Varda Main One morning Tina Scott and Debbie Dorman, both ex-presidents of the SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters, each received a call from a stranger, Sammy, saying thank you, thank you, thank you and sharing quite the story. Here goes. Sammy was calling to thank them for the comfort quilt she was given on her discharge from…
What’s the most asked question for people with hearing loss? Casual conversations have yielded a similar response every time: What can the latest technology in hearing aids do for me? Not surprisingly, there are no simple answers. These days, titting hearing aids is more customized than fitting shoes—with a lot more options. Whiz-bang options that…
Michele Benedict LaVerne Kyriss When Michele Benedict took her first art class at 23, she had no idea where that whim would lead. A newly married Air Force wife in San Bernadino, California, she began studying oil painting at the invitation of a friend’s mom. After a move to Dayton, Ohio she began to teach…
Stuart Watkins The soldier often saluted the flag, The flag of the United States of America, As he started each morning reporting for duty. He never knew what the day held in store, He only knew he served and served with pride, The pride of brothers and sisters in uniform Some serving at home, some…
Stuart Watkins When I’m not writing, I’m lonely. When I’m writing, I feel I am among friends, or soon will be. Poets, authors, play writers, song writers; they are all there waiting to share my words, my thoughts, my ideas. And, sometimes they write back with their views and comments. Sometimes they don’t. And I…
Louise Grabell Most people in our neighborhood are confused about irrigation. Or, they just don’t know much about this process. For now, the soil is very moist so no worries there. However, we will shortly be experiencing some very hot weather. I for one can’t wait! And now is the time to get some education…
Dear SaddleBrooke TWO Masters Swim Team, I would like to say thank you for being so welcoming when I attended your practices. As an out of town guest I was so appreciative of everyone’s kind and encouraging nature. I also felt fortunate to receive valuable tips to help improve my swim technique. The coach’s willingness…
Mike Sedgwick Darlene Pitman started selling her crafts in the Gift Shop two weeks after moving to SaddleBrooke with her husband, Richard, in 1998. She has always enjoyed creating things and after marriage ran a floral decorating business from her home for many years, working initially with homeowner parties and later with hotels in Los…
Sue Robisch If you have been following my articles you have already met the girls of Little Hooves and Big Hearts (September 2018 issue). It is only fair that you also meet the boys. There are nine boys and each has his place at LHBH as a specially-trained therapy horse. They are miniature horses whose…
Dr. Craig W. Brue, DC In today’s world, many patients go to a doctor hoping for an instant cure for their health condition. These are some typical patient expectations: “Doctor, would you please give me that new drug (with all the bad side-effects) that I have been seeing on TV.” Or, “Doctor, would you please…