A Clockwork Orange remembered
It’s funny how something can take you back in memory, and you remember something so vividly, so clearly. It could start with a smell, or...
Nancy Simpson


Get the soup kettle out
Vegan Feast Catering, Wikimedia Commons Simmer a pot of homemade minestrone soup for a delightful winter meal. Many people, myself...
Cathie Campbell
Beware of resolutions
Just about every year, I make a New Year’s resolution. Sometimes I make more than one resolution, but I try always to resolve to do...
Nancy Simpson


Enjoy some holiday spice
Jill Wellington, freerangestock.com Shape them into stars, girls or boys, or anything else. Gingerbread cookies taste wonderful in any...
Cathie Campbell


Last minute nibbles
Jess Lander, Wikimedia Commons Not many can resist grabbing a handful of tasty snacks during any get-together. The only New Year...
Cathie Campbell


Mountain man’s Christmas tradition brings joy to community
For The Madera Tribune Coarsegold’s John Baker has been showcasing Christmas magic with his two-corner home display for many years. He...
Tyler Takeda
Some things we just know
A few days ago, I was driving to a location where I had never been, I had gotten directions from a resource many of us use now, Google....
Nancy Simpson


Going nuts? Enjoy it
Schlurcher, Wikimedia Commons Fresh from the oven, or saved for later, almond crescent cookies are sure to melt in your mouth. It never...
Cathie Campbell