Opinion: Missing my dad
This is Fathers’ Day weekend. I have deep envy for people who still have their fathers in their lives. Many people remember my dad. I...
Tami Jo Nix
Jun 19, 2021
Juneteenth to honor Olympian
What started as a typical Juneteenth celebration turned into so much more, including honoring Madera-born Olympian Lee Evans, who passed...
Tyler Takeda
Jun 16, 2021


Desserts for Dad, too
David Trawin, Wikimedia Commons Chocolate cupcakes made with Guinness stout are a tasty treat for Father’s Day dessert. With Father’s Day...
Cathie Campbell
Jun 16, 2021


Dads get brunch, too
Misaochan, Wikimedia Commons Dad would appreciate a stack of pancakes, made with blueberries or even bananas, strawberries and other...
Cathie Campbell
Jun 9, 2021
Opinion: Welcoming summer
The official first day of summer, the Summer Equinox is June 21st. However, in the USA, conventional wisdom says Memorial Day weekend is...
Tami Jo Nix
May 29, 2021


Never to forget
MaxMahem, Wikimedia Commons If you are entertaining guests, a fresh spinach salad with red, white and blue additions, is sure to be...
Cathie Campbell
May 26, 2021
Opinion: Loving the USA
I neglected to mention that Saturday last should have been my brother, Rocky Hill’s, 72nd birthday. He has been gone almost an entire...
Tami Jo Nix
May 22, 2021
Opinion: My blessed mother, QuoVada
May is an auspicious month. It begins with May Day, then the running of the Kentucky Derby, followed by Star Wars day, “May the 4th be...
Tami Jo Nix
May 8, 2021




