Mary Ann Cram Mary Ann Cram passed away on June 18, 2026. She was born on July 2,1939, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Lee and Gertruce Schlesinger. Mary Ann leaves behind: daughter Christine Tressler, son-in-law Ron Tressler, grandson John Tressler, and close friend and business partner, Joel Ureta. She attended college in Illinois and…
Emma, a little white dog who lives in SaddleBrooke 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…
Christianne Dettmann Thought. Have you ever looked at that word and wondered why a single syllable needs so many letters? We can pronounce it with just four (“thot”), but someone along the way decided it needed an extra “ugh” just for giggles …or perhaps moans. In Spanish, the equivalent word, pensamiento (pen-suh-[MEE-EN]-toe), has even more,…
Tim Malone Short bursts of movement—often called exercise snacks—can become one of the most enjoyable and sustainable habits in retirement. The core idea is simple: instead of committing to long, structured workouts, you sprinkle brief, energizing activities throughout your day. These “snacks” of movement are easy to savor because they fit naturally into the rhythm…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Awe is the feeling we get in the presence of something vast that challenges our understanding of the world, like looking up at millions of stars in the night sky or marveling at a gorgeous Arizona sunset. When someone feels awe, they may use other words to describe the experience, such as…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Isn’t it great to learn something new, even though you were not looking to learn something at all? This is when reading “useless” information gives us pause to reflect on all of the things that we do not know. Here are some interesting factoids that can be categorized under the heading…