David Zapatka Following a good rain after a long, dry spell one evening on the pickleball court with friend Natasha Thompson, that luscious smell we are all familiar with danced in our noses. Imagine that fresh, earthy smell we all know so well as you read this column. Tash said, “There’s a word for that…
Esta Goldstein Well it’s been many months of being closed up in our homes and for those taking care of their loved ones who are suffering from the various neurological disorders, such as MS, dementia, stroke, Alzheimer’s, ALS, etc., this can mean being in a very depressed state. It’s time to start caring for yourself.…
Karen Schickedanz It was last January, and Democratic women in SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch were rarin’ to go. What had started as a few women offering comfort and support to one another after the 2016 election had turned into more than 160 activists. They were ready to march and demonstrate, register voters, write letters to…
Unit 17 Mary Gelinas Life is the End of a Long Hot Summer was celebrated by Unit 17ers at the home of Linda Gray and Frank Buck on Sept. 4. Linda and Frank did a masterful job hosting the event when the original hosts had to cancel. They set up the party to accommodate any…
Sue Robisch The summer of 2020 was like no other. The coronavirus made a huge impression on our lives. But I don’t need to tell you this. You know it only too well. But did you know that it also made a significant difference in the lives of the children who benefit from the incredible…
Dr. Craig Brue Many patients feel safe because their family medical doctor has prescribed a strong narcotic medication for acute or chronic back pain. Just because your doctor prescribes a pain medication does not mean that it is either safe or effective. Medications always have harmful side effects. In fact, there are always more side effects with…