Andy Li, Wikimedia Commons While we usually think of the British in regard to this treat, the Irish like it, too. Just like one thinks of turkey on Thanksgiving, most of us think corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day, which is on Tuesday, March 17. While we have plenty of time before then, it never hurts to start thinking ahead and planning early. I am not sure what it is like for everybody, but I can say that I am amazed at how quickly time goes by. It does really see

It's been part of the American ethos that we talk informally, but we write in "formal English." I don't know who introduced that rule or why it exists. Perhaps it's a "vestigial remnant" from a time when only the elite had any formal education. But it seems to me that it is a self-defeating custom. In a way, it's kind of like being bilingual in one language. When I was a junior in high school, my English teacher told me that once people begin to write correctly, they will sta

This morning as I was leaving the house to go to the Tribune, my husband, David, came out with me to get something out of his truck. While we were out there, a young lady from the next street over walked by with her little dog. The dog was a Chihuahua-Poodle mix. She was a very sweet little dog, and very curious about us. David said, "That dog is smaller than some of my cats." That struck up a conversation with the neighbor, who mentioned that it will be a good day for a bike

The Madera County Arts Council and the Madera branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) invite the community to the inaugural community exhibit, "Held in Common, exploring how culture, religion, and belief shape the ways people live alongside one another." "Held in Common" brings together artists from across California whose work reflects personal tradition, inherited practices, daily rituals, and shared spaces where differences meet. Rather than offering a si

What began in 2011 as a modest vision to showcase local wines in a vintage 1928 farmhouse has evolved into the Central Valley's premier outdoor entertainment destination. This year, “ApCal Rock'n Ranch” officially celebrates its 15th anniversary, marking a decade and a half of growth, resilience, and world-class live music. The journey started in December 2009 when owner Darren Schmall pitched the idea for "Appellation: California" (ApCal) to a property owner along State Rou

For The Madera Tribune Sue First and Bert Roper on their Valentine’s Day wedding in 2009. Bert Roper and Sue First were married on Valentine’s Day in 2009. For the past 17 years, they have remained blissfully happy, and they continue to enjoy the blessings of life. Bert is a United Methodist pastor, who was appointed to the Madera church in 2016, and retired in Madera. He is temporarily serving as an interim pastor in the Mariposa church. Sue is a school teacher, also retired

Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune File Photo His Little Feet’s Performance will be held at Valley West Christian Center, 101 W. Adell Street, on Wednesday, beginning at 6 p.m. Valley West Christian Center welcomes His Little Feet International Children’s Choir, again. The 21 children that make up this current choir come from Kenya, Uganda and India. This choir is directed by Mike and Christa Hahn, who have visited Valley West Christian Center before, and after an almost decade

It’s Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air. On this special day of the year, we celebrate something called Love, and during this season we see hearts and flowers, cuddly teddy bears, balloons, candy, and lots of things that make us smile. These are our symbols of love. There are many kinds of love to celebrate on this day. On Valentines Day, we usually think of the romantic love, a feeling you may have toward your spouse or lover. Romance is a great part of a relationship,