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Emma’s Day

Poem from a Little White Dog In SaddleBrooke where the sun shines bright, I wake with Dad to morning light. At seven sharp, we start our day, The mountains pink, the skies all gray. The golf course glows, the ponds reflect, A world so calm, so quite perfect. I sniff the breeze and stretch with…

In Passing – May 2025

Sandra Jeanne Frankovich Sandy was born in Gary, Ind., to Edith and Dwight Davis in 1942. She attended Lew Wallace High School then Purdue University where she received an Undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. She was a wonderful teacher who enriched the lives of many young children. Sandy was preceded in death by…

Grandma Brain

Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Like many of you in our community, I am a grandma. What I have discovered isn’t just about love for our grandchildren. There is a term called “Grandma Brain.” Although it is not a technical term, it connotates a scientific explanation. What has been shown in neurological research is that something unique…

How You Can Identity Narcissistic Traits and Behaviors

Dr. Rose Bricker What exactly is narcissism? Often, it’s misunderstood in our society. I think it’s because it can be so confusing. Did you know there are different types of narcissism? For example, the grandiose narcissist is often egotistical, loud, arrogant, demanding, and attention seeking. The next is the vulnerable narcissist who is caring, charming,…

Cooks Out of the Kitchen: Local Restaurant Reviews

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 and 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 cooksoutofthekitchen@gmail.com. Café Torino Restaurante 10325 North…

Ponderings #2

Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg What? The Model T Ford had 100 parts. The modern car of today has over 30,000 parts. Time Will Tell The tall, freestanding, and stately wooden clock that has been in American homes for centuries was developed in 1670. In 1876 Henry Clay Work authored the song “My Grandfather’s Clock,” referencing…