Laughter is the best medicine
We seem to be drawn to people who make us laugh, whether it be a friend, relative, spouse, a pastor, an author or other writer, or a...
Nancy Simpson
Dec 15, 2018
Christmas begins in October for resident
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Chris Hayes displays a Limited Edition nutcracker. At the beginning of October, Christine Hayes was...
For The Madera Tribune
Dec 12, 2018
Break out resolutions
It is not too early to start thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. Jan. 1, 2019, is less than three weeks away, and it is time for us...
Nancy Simpson
Dec 12, 2018
Dried fruit delights
Tobias Eichner, Wikimedia Commons. Fruit preserves make delicious fillings for thumbprint or sandwich-type cookies. Apricot or raspberry...
Cathie Campbell
Dec 12, 2018
The most rewarding thing one can do
Why do you think there are so many service organizations in this country? It is because the single most rewarding thing a person can do...
Nancy Simpson
Dec 8, 2018
Cheer up the holidays with chutney
Acabashi, Wikimedia Commons Serve a bowl of chutney along with various cheeses, fruits and crackers for a delicious appetizer, or even...
Cathie Campbell
Dec 5, 2018
’Tis the season
As we enter what is known to Christians as the Advent season, we await Christmas Day, the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. This...
Nancy Simpson
Dec 1, 2018
One-time outsider tells inside story of Madera Tribune
Ever since I came to work at the Madera Tribune, I have wanted to write this particular article. It is about this community newspaper and...
Nancy Simpson
Nov 28, 2018
