The lifespan of a refrigerator
My parents owned a Crosley refrigerator when I was a child. It was one of those that had kind of rounded corners, and the handle pulled...
Nancy Simpson
Oct 27, 2023


A good year for apples
Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Fresh apples are showcased in this Swedish apple cobbler recipe, topped with premium vanilla ice...
Cathie Campbell
Oct 24, 2023
The bag lady
There are a few expressions concerning bags, and they all seem to be directed at different aspects of life. In my family, we used the...
Nancy Simpson
Oct 20, 2023
The old picture shows
I have mentioned a number of times about things that just suddenly appear in my mind, thoughts that come out of nowhere. I was thinking...
Nancy Simpson
Oct 14, 2023
Learning goodness from parents
Parenting is a hard job, regardless of the innate personality of the kids, or how prepared a parent is when the child comes into the...
Nancy Simpson
Oct 6, 2023


Garlic, garlic… and more
Mike Peel, Wikimedia Commons Roasted, caramelized garlic can be enjoyed as is, or used as a spread, in dips, soups, stews and mashed...
Cathie Campbell
Oct 3, 2023
Kindness, and the lack of it
As the saying goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” It is not just a saying. It is the truth. We must always...
Nancy Simpson
Sep 29, 2023


Full of beans
Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Rich, tender and savory, pinto beans go great with tortillas or most types of bread. This week’s...
Cathie Campbell
Sep 27, 2023









