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
March 2026, Features
Communication in Healthy Relationships
Dr. Rose Bricker There are several things that you can do to build a healthy relationship. I think one of the most important components of a healthy relationship is effective communication. If you don’t know how to communicate in an assertive way, your relationship will suffer. How are you communicating with the people around you?…
March 2026, Features
Ask Emma: Advice and Paw-spective
Emma, the White Dog Hello SaddleBrooke Progress friends! I’m Emma, your cheerful little white dog in SaddleBrooke. In this column, I share a dog’s-eye view on life by answering thoughtful questions with kindness, gentle humor, and a bit of tail-wagging wisdom. You can follow more of my adventures and photos on my blog, Life With…
March 2026, Features
Living Retired: Seeing Straight
Gary Chalk Throughout our marriage Jan and I sometimes don’t see things eye to eye. One morning we REALLY did not see things eye to eye! This is what happened… Jan left to go to a dental appointment. Meanwhile, I was home getting ready to meet friends for lunch. When I began to shave I…
March 2026, Features
SaddleBrooke After Dark—A Friendly and Visible Reminder
Larry Mazin SaddleBrooke is one of those rare places where nighttime still means nighttime. No street lights, no glare—just stars, silence, and the occasional deer strolling by as if it owns the place (which, frankly, it probably did first). Many residents enjoy evening walks, which are healthy, neighborly, and highly encouraged. However, after dark, some…
March 2026, Features
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…
March 2026, Features
Ute Indians
Stuart Watkins Did you know that the Ute people were the first tribes in the American Southwest to use horses? I did not, but according to Native American World and an article by Aleksandra Micura, this is factual. She also reported the Ute language, which belongs to the Uto-Aztecan family, is one of the oldest…
March 2026, Features
On Second Thought …
Christianne Dettmann We’re often told life should be lived with no regrets—that we should never look back wishing we had done some things differently. As I write this, I wrestled just over one year ago with the decision to end my FEMA career prematurely, based on circumstances beyond my control. I left a role I…
March 2026, Features
In Passing – March 2026
Richard D. Wells Richard (Rick) D. Wells, 81, of Tucson, Ariz., died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Feb. 1, 2026. Rick was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on Sept. 8, 1944 to George and Katherine (Campbell) Wells. He grew up in the Olney section of Philadelphia before relocating to Tucson in 2002. Rick attended…
March 2026, Features
Boot Prints: Leslie Hawkins
Diana Smith Born and raised in Wallingford, Conn., Leslie Hawkins began taking annual camping trips with her family. She vividly remembers her first glimpse of the Rocky Mountains soaring on the horizon on a trip that took her to Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Dinosaur National Monument, Devils Tower, and the Badlands. Leslie attended Hood College in…