Category: Generals

St. Francis and the Roadrunner

Donna Vande Kieft My piece, “Where are the peacemakers?” was published in the July issue. The prayer attributed to St. Francis is a favorite of many. There is a statue of St. Francis at my front door. He is the patron saint of nature and animals. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where…

Taking Action to Support Older Adults

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed annually in June, highlights the critical issue of elder abuse and the importance of safeguarding the dignity and rights of older adults. As global demographics shift toward an aging population, addressing and preventing elder abuse becomes increasingly urgent. One of the most…

The Robson Ranch Singers—Then to Now

Marsha Oliver With a charge from the Robson Ranch Singers’ Board in April to write an article describing the history of our group, I was directed to Sue Hart, the originator of the Robson Ranch Singers. It was such fun interviewing Sue and it’s amazing to realize how the Singers began and how much we’ve…