David Zapatka Reader Chuck Hakkarinen, commenting on the May WOTM column, writes, “In the 20th century, Paladin was the name of the character played by actor Richard Boone in the TV western “Have Gun, Will Travel.” He was quite the dandy, living in San Francisco, quoting the Classics, fast on the draw. I think he typically…
Category: Features
Features, August 2023
Deed Fraud: Protecting Yourself Against a Growing Threat
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Deed fraud, also known as title fraud or property fraud, is a scheme that has been on the rise in recent years, posing a significant risk to property owners across Arizona and throughout the country. This form of fraud occurs when scammers illegally transfer ownership of a property without…
Features, August 2023
Bugs Be Gone with Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso ’Tis the season! No, not Christmas. It is the season when bugs and all sorts of pesky creatures invite themselves into our homes, our backyard gatherings, and our campsites. Whether you are trekking through the backwoods or stepping out in the backyard, you need protection against insects and bugs. With an alarming amount…
Features, August 2023
Mick Orton, Rock Musician Residing in SaddleBrooke
In 2014, Mick Orton of Silver Laughter, a band that toured the Midwest and Canada during the 1970s and had two albums of original material, was inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. This inspired him and friend Tom Kelley to start the band The Silvers, and they have continued to write…
Features, August 2023
How Do You See the World
Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The main reason several people can go through the same experience but interpret it differently is because, subconsciously, we tell ourselves stories pretty much every waking minute of our lives. And these stories we tell ourselves don’t just change how we feel, they change what we see, what we experience, and…
Features, August 2023
Monsoon Mindfulness
Linda Rosenkrans Electric lights flash— Fine hairs on my arms stand alert Ozone fills my nose Raindrops sting my face Two breaths in, blow ~ one breath out Flickering light, still Wind chimes twirl about Sonic boom blasts my eardrums Rushing water roars A chick floats away gone beyond the great beyond gone, gone, gone…
Features, August 2023
2 Your Health—Anxiety: How Therapy and Coaching Can Help
Rose Bricker, DBH Anxiety can be challenging. The symptoms can be wide-reaching and varied. Anxiety doesn’t have to be diagnosed as a disorder to create huge discomfort in our lives. Anxiety affects your whole being. It is a physiological, behavioral, and psychological reaction all at once. Some symptoms of anxiety/panic are: Rapid heartbeat Sweating Nausea…
Features, August 2023
Feline Authors Release 2nd Edition of Their Adoption Story
Carly and Charly How It All Began is being released as a 2nd edition! Who knew when we started writing during the pandemic that our children’s books would be such a hit that we’d publish a 2nd edition? We listened to our fans, and this new and improved version is better suited for 4-year-olds. This edition…
Features, August 2023
Cooks Out of the Kitchen
Judi Friedman and Jerry Lankin We’re two SaddleBrooke foodies forever seeking great places to eat! We’ll review two restaurants each month for taste, presentation, service, price, value, and ambiance. If you have a favorite eatery and would like to spread the word, please send us an email at [email protected]. Sunny Side Up Café 15800 N.…
Features, August 2023
In Passing
Gladys K. Lujan Gladys Mary Ann Kinoian was born in Pawtucket, R.I., on May 21, 1934. She passed away May 24, 2023, three days after her 89th birthday, and less than two months before her 54th wedding anniversary. She suffered a stroke on Thanksgiving Day, leaving her paralyzed on one side and unable to speak. Her…