Opinion: Our active planet, part II
Earth is not static. It is constantly changing due to powerful forces like tectonic plate movement, erosion, volcanic eruption, and...
Jim Glynn
Jun 7
Book Talk: Chris Whitaker, ‘Tall Oaks’
I’ve now read all of Chris Whitaker’s books, published as of 2025. I read his most recent book first and his debut novel last. However,...
Jim Glynn
Jun 4
Opinion: 13 years have been quite a ride
A celebration of the life of Tami Jo Nix will be held on Wednesday, June 11, in the Will Gill Pavilion building at the Madera County Farm...
Tami Jo Nix
May 31
Book Talk: Levine, ‘Last Chance Lassiter’
I’m glad that I bought this book. But, to be truthful, if I’d read the description carefully, I probably wouldn’t have ordered it....
Jim Glynn
May 28


Mourning the death of Leon Emo
For The Madera Tribune Leon Emo and Tami Jo Nix. A celebration of the life of Tami Jo Nix will be held on Wednesday, June 11, in the Will...
Tami Jo Nix
May 24
Opinion: Our active planet, part I
When I was in elementary school, we learned that there were five oceans: Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Indian, and Antarctic. Then, for some...
Jim Glynn
May 24
Book Talk: Baldacci, ‘To Die For’
“To Die For” (2024, 432 pages in hardcover edition) is the third novel in a new series by New York Times bestselling author David...
Jim Glynn
May 21
Honoring 15 years
Originally published Oct. 6, 2021. • • • As I write this, I am celebrating 15 years of bringing to you, our supportive readership, my...
Tami Jo Nix
May 17









