Unsung Heroes (vol. 4)
We have an awesome bunch at The Tribune, and one of the most dedicated and helpful of all the staff is Carlos Mercado. Carlos has worked...
Nancy Simpson
Don’t let this happen to you…
Have you ever had something happen to you that totally threw you into a frenzy and caused a sudden change in your attitude for that day?...
Nancy Simpson


Coffee isn’t always in mugs
Uri Tours/Wikimedia Commons. Enjoy coffee in traditional ways, even with a dollop of whipped cream, or use it in various recipes. There...
Cathie Campbell
Fun at work
I used to work in Fresno at Valley Regional Office (aka VRO) of a company called McMahan’s Furniture Company. Our office supported the 30...
Nancy Simpson
A sense of belonging
All of us belong to a family. You may have a small family or a large one. Maybe your family doesn’t have close relationships, or maybe...
Nancy Simpson


Hearts, flowers and food
Pilauricey/Wikimedia Commons Set down dessert plates loaded with strawberry cheesecake and watch the smiles begin. February is often best...
Cathie Campbell
Unsung Heroes (vol.3)
The Madera Tribune is not just a newspaper or a place to work. It is a small business in the community of Madera, and it is made up of...
Nancy Simpson


The lure of fresh bread and butter
Generale Lee/ Wikimedia Commons You can mix a lot of different things into focaccia dough. Try olives, dried tomatoes, basil, garlic,...
Cathie Campbell