Tim Malone Savoring emotional grounding in retirement means embracing a slower, more intentional way of living—one that prioritizes inner peace, meaningful relationships, and a deep appreciation for the present moment. Emotional grounding becomes not just a luxury but a central practice—one that enriches daily life and deepens our sense of meaning. “Instructions for living a…
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November 2026, Features
Word of the Month: Legation
David Zapatka While on an excursion in Tangier, Morocco, recently, I toured the old U.S. Legation building. The history was phenomenal. Legation: noun lih-GAY-shun A legation is a diplomatic mission maintained by one government in another country, traditionally headed by a minister rather than an ambassador. The word can refer both to the diplomatic representatives…
November 2026, Features
Robson Ranch Resident Included in New Book
Jaine Toth Robson resident Jaine Toth feels honored to be among the 27 contributors to the just published anthology A Hundred Thousand Hopes: Stories on the Power of Prayer. The authors present personal reflections of diverse life experiences and backgrounds. Participants are Baha’i, Christian, Buddhist, and agnostic. Their divergent experiences include surviving near-death experiences, navigating…
November 2026, Features
This Month in Military History: The Eleventh Hour
Martin Bender By November 1918, Germany recognized “The Great War” was lost. The Allies were attacking with considerable success in the Meuse-Argonne region of northwestern France with a force of 1,200,000 American and 800,000 French soldiers. Within Germany itself, unimaginable food shortages and starvation caused rioting. In late October there was mutiny within the German…