Fun at work
I used to work in Fresno at Valley Regional Office (aka VRO) of a company called McMahan’s Furniture Company. Our office supported the 30...
Nancy Simpson
Feb 16, 2019
A sense of belonging
All of us belong to a family. You may have a small family or a large one. Maybe your family doesn’t have close relationships, or maybe...
Nancy Simpson
Feb 14, 2019


Hearts, flowers and food
Pilauricey/Wikimedia Commons Set down dessert plates loaded with strawberry cheesecake and watch the smiles begin. February is often best...
Cathie Campbell
Feb 13, 2019
Unsung Heroes (vol.3)
The Madera Tribune is not just a newspaper or a place to work. It is a small business in the community of Madera, and it is made up of...
Nancy Simpson
Feb 9, 2019


The lure of fresh bread and butter
Generale Lee/ Wikimedia Commons You can mix a lot of different things into focaccia dough. Try olives, dried tomatoes, basil, garlic,...
Cathie Campbell
Feb 9, 2019
The Smile Songs
Smiling is something we do when we see or hear something pleasant. We may laugh, or simply smile. We often impulsively smile when we pass...
Nancy Simpson
Feb 6, 2019
Book ‘em Danno!
A few years ago a friend of mine asked me if I wanted to be a member of the Friends of the Madera County Library. (They needed a...
Nancy Simpson
Feb 2, 2019
The sports machine
Working at The Madera Tribune has given me a new perspective on communications via the media, and I have a great deal of appreciation for...
Nancy Simpson
Jan 30, 2019










