After reviewing a long-standing policy prohibiting Letters to the Editor, the Saddlebag Notes staff has decided to create a space for resident commentary both in print and on the website. Due … Read more
Letters to the Saddlebag Notes
Most of us don’t like speed bumps, but many of us like to go too fast. There is a way to eliminate the need for more speed humps which disrupt a smooth drive, potentially damage vehicles, and … Read more
SaddleBrooke has a brand-new public forum for opinions, discussions, and observations. For the first time SaddleBrooke residents can submit Letters to the Editor potentially for publication mo… Read more
Letters to the Arizona Daily Star
Recently my husband and I attended the Tucson Pops Orchestra Music Under the Stars concert at the DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park. It was a most spectacular evening, as the wea… Read more
Re: the June 10 article "Everyone's got a climate plan, so where's carbon tax?" Read more
The recent spate of draconian ant-abortion laws created by mostly elderly male legislators sends a message: Women's womb are simply incubators and politicians will define the terms of use, acc… Read more
So, active US military troops will be used to paint sections of the border wall. Not only is this a total waste of taxpayer's money, but a shameful use of our military personnel. Read more
Over 200 years ago a group of devoted, courageous, brilliant men worked to develop the foundations of this great nation. The country they founded still stands in the world as unique. Not all v… Read more
We were thrilled to witness the teen musicians of Mariachi Corazon de Tucson take the grand prize of $1,500 in the Battle of the Mariachis at Mission San Juan Capistrano on May 18. The "Corazo… Read more
It is not stressed often enough that the president is a coward. He avoided the Vietnam War by bone spurs. He sent a lackey to fire James Comey. He has waited for several cabinet members to res… Read more
Begin early and teach your children these four basic rules for success: First, divide all your playmates into “winners” and “losers”. The winners are those that are nice to you and the losers … Read more
I suspect the "pro-choicers" whom Megan McArdle disparages would gladly "apply just a little of their ferocious energy" to confronting a multitude of other issues if only they didn't have to e… Read more