Nancy Simpson
The appointment process changes
Back when I was a child, we went to the doctor when we were sick, and when we were REALLY sick, the doctor would actually come to our...
Cathie Campbell
Sandwiches can be dinner
Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Pepper steak sandwiches are a real treat, especially when the meat and bread are grilled. It’s...
Nancy Simpson
Word origins
My dad, even in his 90s, had the mind of a steel trap. He remembered just about everything, and I am thankful for all the stories he told...
Cathie Campbell
Mom’s special day
Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Enjoy making, serving and eating some delicious chocolate skillet cake for a Mother’s Day treat....
Nancy Simpson
When tragedy strikes
It was six years ago when I received a call that my best friend, Jina, had been killed in a car accident. I was at the office when I...
Cathie Campbell
Fungus among us
Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune A bowl of homemade mushroom barley soup is a meal in itself. Sometimes it can be cringe-worthy to...
Nancy Simpson
April birthdays
All my life I have heard about April showers, but it was not until April of this year that I began to understand what that means. It is...
Cathie Campbell
Attack of the chicken eaters
Chicksnatural, Wikimedia Commons Rotisserie chickens roast and turn, soon to be scooped up by hungry shoppers. The day before writing...
