Jim Glynn
Opinion: President Haley — is it possible?
I’m a sociologist, not a political scientist. I’m a political observer, not a political pundit. So, my thoughts about the upcoming...
For The Madera Tribune
Letters: Drenched in misinformation
A recent letter, published in The Madera Tribune, put forth a lot of misinformation concerning ag usage of water. A recent update on...
Jim Glynn
Book Talk: Levine, ‘The Deep Blue Alibi’
“Forget it Steve, I’m not having sex in the ocean.” After Victoria rejects Steve’s invitation with, “There’s seaweed. And sea lice. And...
Tami Jo Nix
Opinion: Kids at church camp
The recent storms have been glorious. The smell of rain-washed air and the lack of dust makes for such a pleasant environment. According...
Jim Glynn
Opinion: Could this be a ‘No Labels’ year?
There is a feeling of national unhappiness in the two major political parties. The king-makers, campaign organizers, and deep pockets on...
Jim Glynn
Book Talk: Scottoline, ‘What Happened to the Bennetts’
During my lifetime, there have been only a few occasions when I’ve stayed up all night in order to finish reading a novel. The first time...
Jim Glynn
Opinion: A question for Black History Month
During Black History Month (February), it’s appropriate to bring up an interesting query about America’s past: Was the Lone Ranger a...
Jim Glynn
Book Talk: Meltzer, ‘The Escape Artist’
Meltzer notes his twentieth year of publications, not with a Preface or Prologue, but with Acknowledgments at the front of the book. He...