

Cathie Campbell
Beverages for a festive occasion
Jill Wellington, freerangestock.com An eggnog beverage can be elegant when served in a cocktail glass with a few garnishes. One time,...


For The Madera Tribune
The American Dream from Europe, part 3
Courtesy of Chuck Wieland Palace in Berlin, Germany now used as city government building. Europe is attempting to adapt to climate...
Nancy Simpson
The coin toss
Each year, we are amazed at how prices have increased on food and other items we purchase. Inflation causes these price increases, but...


For The Madera Tribune
Sharing the ‘American Dream’ in Europe, part 2
Courtesy of Charles Wieland The cheeky Freiberg, Germany, cathedral stone mason gargoyle. I tend to look for humor in situations where...
Nancy Simpson
The most wonderful time of the year
This is the time of year when we normally hear lots of Christmas music in every store, and we also see lots of decorations for Christmas....


Cathie Campbell
Holiday side dishes
Kolforn, Wikimedia Commons A cheesy, potato casserole is always a hearty and welcome choice both for holiday and everyday meals. Most...


For The Madera Tribune
The ‘American Dream’ from Europe, part 1
For The Madera Tribune Budapest, Hungary from a dinner cruise on the Danube River. I recently learned that the American Dream guides many...
Nancy Simpson
There’s a crown on your head
We were taught as children to treat others in a kind and loving way. Most of us learned the “Golden Rule,” which says, “Do unto others as...