Opinion: Rachel Carson, Ecology pioneer
During Women’s History Month, I think it’s important to pay homage to the woman who raised our consciousness about the challenges that...
Jim Glynn
Mar 14
Book Talk: Thomas Perry, ‘The Boyfriend’
Thomas Perry has been a best-selling author since his debut novel, “The Butcher’s Boy” was published in 1983 and won the Edgar Award from...
Jim Glynn
Mar 11
Letters: Democrats just don’t get it
Trump is a deal maker. He long said Europe is not paying their fair share. Now, with the “failed talks,” the Left is condemning Trump,...
For The Madera Tribune
Mar 8
Opinion: The post-airplane future
Not only are airplanes old technology, very inconvenient, and bad news for the environment, but also their scheduled departures and/or...
Jim Glynn
Mar 8
Book Talk: Two debuts by J.A. Jance
It may seem inappropriate to use the term “debut” when writing about novels by J.A. Jance, an author of dozens of novels after her “Until...
Jim Glynn
Mar 5
Opinion: Is the airplane era ending?
When passenger airplanes were still something of a novelty, people dressed up for their flight. Airline personnel were pleasant and...
Jim Glynn
Mar 1
Book Talk: Whitaker, ‘All the Wicked Girls’
Chris Whitaker is not a recluse like J.D. Salinger was, although we know a great deal more about Salinger’s life than we know about...
Jim Glynn
Feb 25
Opinion: Deadly plastic is everywhere, part II
In 1967, an iconic movie was released. It starred Dustin Hoffman, Anne Barcroft, and Katherine Ross and was titled “The Graduate.” At the...
Jim Glynn
Feb 22









