

The American Dream from Europe, part 3
Courtesy of Chuck Wieland Palace in Berlin, Germany now used as city government building. Europe is attempting to adapt to climate...
For The Madera Tribune
Dec 19, 2023
The coin toss
Each year, we are amazed at how prices have increased on food and other items we purchase. Inflation causes these price increases, but...
Nancy Simpson
Dec 15, 2023


Sharing the ‘American Dream’ in Europe, part 2
Courtesy of Charles Wieland The cheeky Freiberg, Germany, cathedral stone mason gargoyle. I tend to look for humor in situations where...
For The Madera Tribune
Dec 12, 2023
The most wonderful time of the year
This is the time of year when we normally hear lots of Christmas music in every store, and we also see lots of decorations for Christmas....
Nancy Simpson
Dec 12, 2023


Holiday side dishes
Kolforn, Wikimedia Commons A cheesy, potato casserole is always a hearty and welcome choice both for holiday and everyday meals. Most...
Cathie Campbell
Dec 5, 2023


The ‘American Dream’ from Europe, part 1
For The Madera Tribune Budapest, Hungary from a dinner cruise on the Danube River. I recently learned that the American Dream guides many...
For The Madera Tribune
Dec 5, 2023
There’s a crown on your head
We were taught as children to treat others in a kind and loving way. Most of us learned the “Golden Rule,” which says, “Do unto others as...
Nancy Simpson
Dec 1, 2023


Ready, set, GO!
Jill Wellington, freerangestock.com Scent your kitchen with the aroma of home-baked gingerbread cookies for the holiday season. An...
Cathie Campbell
Nov 29, 2023









