Nancy Simpson
Faith
“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1) It is such a no-brainer to me, because I am...
Cathie Campbell
Picking peppers
Chuck Falzone/Wikimedia Commons Italian sausages pair well with many kinds of fresh peppers. Well, yes, I have picked peppers out in a...
Nancy Simpson
Aren’t kids grand?
One thing is for certain. Every adult was once a child. Even though it has been many decades since I was a child, there is something...
Nancy Simpson
Cedar Creek celebrates Polynesian Day
Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune A couple dances together as they entertain the people of Cedar Creek. It was Polynesian Day at Cedar...
Nancy Simpson
Don’t hide it from the cat
Cats are really funny creatures. I have said it before, and I will say it again. There’s nothing funnier than a cat. If you are not a cat...
Cathie Campbell
Sweet, sticky molasses
Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Shoofly bars make good use of molasses. I am not sure if the younger folks have ever heard the...
Nancy Simpson
The clothes closet
Every day of the world, I walk into my super-packed closet and look for something to wear. Most mornings, I am thinking of a certain...
Cathie Campbell
Let us have lettuce
RACOOL, freerangestock.com Everyone is familiar with lettuce on a burger, but there are many other ways to enjoy this vegetable. Here I...