David Zapatka Longtime friend, wordsmith, and fellow verbivore Bill Lewis recently sent me a summary of the Missouri State Games table tennis results where he presides as the grand master tournament director. He writes, “In a Johnny Quest race for first place in the Under 2100 division, there were 12 hardy corrivals.” Corrival—cor·ri·val noun 1:…
Category: September 2025
September 2025, Features
Cooks Out of the Kitchen
Judi Friedman and Jerry Lankin In May, 2023, your Cooks came up with the idea to review local restaurants and share our thoughts with the SaddleBrooke community. Since then, we have reviewed 50 restaurants, from high-end eateries to food trucks! We’ve had some amazing gastronomic experiences and have really enjoyed our adventures as restaurant critics.…
September 2025, Features
NY Times Bestselling Author Courtney Gustafson Coming to SaddleBrooke: A Tucson Story of Empathy, Resilience, and 30 Cats
Jodi Delahunt Hubbell In Poets Square: A Memoir in Thirty Cats, Courtney Gustafson shares how a feral cat colony in her Tucson driveway helped her rediscover purpose, connection, and compassion during the pandemic. More than a story about cats, it’s a heartfelt reflection on personal growth, community, and the healing power of empathy. Since its…
September 2025, Features
In Passing – September 2025
Edwin Harry Sand Jr. Edwin Harry Sand Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on Aug. 1, 2025, surrounded by his family after a long and courageous journey with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s dementia. Born in Ellendale, N.D., on March 11, 1941, Ed was the son of Edwin and Bernice Sand. He grew up working on the family…
September 2025, Features
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, a cheerful little bichon-poodle mix living here in SaddleBrooke with my human Bill. You may have seen us out walking on the golf course paths or cruising in our golf cart. In this column, I’m here to share a dog’s-eye…
September 2025, Features
Ways to Interact with a Narcissist
Dr. Rose Bricker A few months ago, I wrote an article about how to identify narcissist traits and behaviors. This month, I would like to provide some tips on how to manage the interactions you may have with a narcissist. If you are in a relationship with someone who has narcissistic traits and behaviors, the…
September 2025, Features
In the Spotlight
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Intelligent, interesting, personable, and multi-talented (and there are many more words to describe her!), Susan Lucci is somewhat like an artichoke—with lots of layers that belie her modest exterior. And knitted into the fabric of her interesting life has been education—her wanting to achieve amazing educational goals. Susan was born in…
September 2025, Features
Understanding Fear
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart We live in uncertain times. Every day can bring new challenges. There are a lot of “what if’s” right now. You may be feeling out of sorts and not know why. It may be admitting you are unconsciously burying your emotion of fear. Fear limits us in many ways. • Loss of…
September 2025, Features
Meet Jack and Jill Fritz, Swimmers Extraordinaire!
Lyn Moreno On a beautiful, sunny March day in 1963 at Stevens Pass ski slope in Washington, Jack slipped in line of the double chair lift beside a beautiful, young blond. They were seated together and swooped up to the top of the mountain. Eight months after that chance meeting, they were married. Yes, Jack…
September 2025, Front Page
SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk
Diane Verkuylen-Murphy Art is alive and thriving in our community. Would you like to tour our home studios and meet the resident artists? The 2025 Fall ARTwalk tours will be coming soon. Mark your calendar for this extra-special event on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than…