Nancy Simpson
Christmases I remember
When I was a child, I fully bought into the whole Santa Claus thing. Santa was my hero, and I loved the anticipation of Santa’s visit to...
Nancy Simpson
The time of joy
The light shows are prevalent this time of year. As you drive around the neighborhoods of Madera, you will see a variety of displays of...
Cathie Campbell
Enjoy some holiday spice
Jill Wellington, freerangestock.com Shape them into stars, girls or boys, or anything else. Gingerbread cookies taste wonderful in any...
Nancy Simpson
The good landlords
There has been a lot of publicity lately about how landlords (or landladies) treat tenants. There was a proposition this year about rent...
For The Madera Tribune
Christmas Open House at the Museum
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Festive lighting adorns the Madera County Museum. The museum will host a holiday celebration at the...
Nancy Simpson
We named him Lucky
The word “luck” or “lucky” is not usually part of my vocabulary. When good things happen in my life, I say, “I am blessed,” or I may say,...
Nancy Simpson
What’s in your junk drawer?
There probably are not too many people who don’t have at least one drawer at home that has become a “catch-all” drawer. It is a place in...
Cathie Campbell
Consider cooking with barley
Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Hungry for a hearty soup? Try some mushroom barley soup. My dad used to grow hay, and he planted two...