Book Talk: Hamilton, ‘Island of Thieves’
The thief has to work in the dark, get past armed guards, avoid surveillance cameras, overcome the circuitry for various alarm systems,...
Jim Glynn
Jul 20, 2022
Being part of a test group
There are a variety of ways that companies use in order to see if a product (or a service) will be marketable, or simply if it will be...
Nancy Simpson
Jul 16, 2022
What’s the value of education?
There is no one who appreciates education more than the educated. The person who has worked hard to earn a diploma understands what that...
Nancy Simpson
Jul 13, 2022


Give broccoli a chance
Jonathunder, Wikimedia Commons Fresh, crisp broccoli stars in a delicious salad, for a dinner side dish or a lunch all by itself....
Cathie Campbell
Jul 13, 2022
Remembering the Fourth of July, again and again
This past Sunday pastors all over our nation preached a sermon that somehow related to the birthday of our great nation. Some honored the...
Nancy Simpson
Jul 9, 2022


Independence Day picnic foods
Alabama Extension, Wikimedia Commons Grill a pile of tasty hot dogs when you gather for a celebration. Many of us like to gather with...
Cathie Campbell
Jul 5, 2022
What’s happening in Madera
This week I had the pleasure of meeting with a man named Royal Goodman, a retired Vietnam veteran of Madera. Royal has written several...
Nancy Simpson
Jul 2, 2022


Pull-apart breads — sweet or savory treats
Neil Conway, Wikimedia Commons Sweet and sticky monkey bread can be served at home or taken on a picnic or potluck. Sweet or savory,...
Cathie Campbell
Jun 29, 2022










