Connie Kacer Patience is a virtue, Or so they say. I need it when the can’s Flip top breaks midway; The plastic bags won’t open No matter what I do; The robo calls Still come through; Drivers cut you off And then slam on their brakes; Then switch lanes again quickly, Giving me headaches. The package says, “tear here.” I pull and tug, but it’s still sealed there.…
Category: Features
May 2026, Features
In the Spotlight in SaddleBrooke
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Dan Devou , A.K.A. The Crazy Rock Guy Friends of ours suggested that I might write an article on a friend of theirs who calls himself “The Crazy Rock Guy.” This sounded like an intriguing topic so, of course, I said “yes.” Soon, I met Dan Devou for a sit-down interview…
May 2026, Features
Word of the Month: Neologism
David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Cathie Bonnell, said, “How about the word, ‘otrovert,’ for a word of the month?” I discovered that otravert is a new word that has not yet been accepted into the English language as an official word but is well on its way. It can already be found…
May 2026, Features
Ask Emma: Advice and Paw-spective for SaddleBrooke Progress Readers
Your Questions Answered by a Little White Dog with Big Opinions Emma, a little white dog who lives in SaddleBrooke Hi 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…
Features, May 2026
In Passing – May 2026
Marsha Foresman Marsha Foresman (née Bellman), a vibrant and spirited individual, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, friendship, and unwavering strength. Born with an inquisitive nature, Marsha made her entrance into the world as a force to be reckoned with. At the tender age of five, she famously asked a man in…
Features, May 2026
Dollars and Sense: Enrolling in Medicare (Part One)
Leah Kari, licensed insurance agent and retired pharmaceutical representative Part One of Two This article is the first installment in a two-part series on enrolling in Medicare. For a comprehensive understanding of the enrollment process, please refer to the following month’s issue of this publication, which will feature part two and provide detailed guidance on…
Features, May 2026
2 Your Health: Healthy Ways to Start Your Day
Dr. Rose Bricker The first five minutes in the morning is an opportunity to ground yourself, lower your stress, and improve the quality of your day. The following information can dramatically impact your health, longevity, peace, and joy. There are six simple habits that you can do in the first five (or fifteen) minutes that…
Features, May 2026
Trico’s Apprentice Lineworkers Excel at State Rodeo
Trico Electric Cooperative hosted the Arizona lineman’s rodeo on March 25. This event gathers apprentice lineworkers from electric cooperatives, electric districts and tribal utilities across Arizona to showcase their skills and knowledge in events based on traditional linemen tasks like pole climbing, hurt-man rescue and cross-arm change out, while promoting safety and camaraderie. “Being able…
Features, May 2026
The Presence People Actually Crave
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Here’s what I’ve learned that people really want from us: They want us to put down our phones when they’re talking. They want us to ask, “How are you feeling about that?” instead of immediately offering solutions. They want us to remember the small things they mentioned last week. They want us…
Features, May 2026
Introducing a SaddleBrooke Author!
Sam Page Sure, you’ve done your genealogical research. You know who your antecedents were: their names, when and where they lived, and in some cases, like grandparents and great-aunts and uncles, you know them personally. You know who they are because you have met them and they have been a part of your life. But…