Richard Dinges Don’t ask me why, but recently I got to thinking that I have some weird musings. I wonder if our universe ever ends? Why do cows moo? I have wondered what debris lay on the shoulders of the roadway leading into SaddleBrooke from Rte. 77. Unfortunately, my queries are doomed because I can’t…
Tim Gaule I am a member of the SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group. I would like to devote this article to the memory of Jennifer (Jen) Jefferis. Jen founded our group in 2018. Jan sadly passed away on April 12, 2026. Jen created our group because she wanted to have a way for the…
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…