Nancy Simpson
‘With every Christmas card I write… ’
I appreciate the opportunity to send Christmas cards out every year. It gives me a chance to express my appreciation to those people in...
Nugesse Ghebrendrias
Madera Ranchos a little bit brighter this holiday
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Tina and Jack Shannon of the Madera Ranchos have some unique lighted holiday decorations displayed in...
Nancy Simpson
Be good to yourself
We often think that unselfishness means sacrificing our own needs for the needs of others, that the time we have chosen to relax is a...
Tomas Kassahun
Madera man sustains Christmas lighting despite vandals
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune A lit nativity scene is the main feature of Jim Bryan’s Christmas display. Bryan has decorated his...
Nancy Simpson
Laughter is the best medicine
We seem to be drawn to people who make us laugh, whether it be a friend, relative, spouse, a pastor, an author or other writer, or a...
For The Madera Tribune
Christmas begins in October for resident
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Chris Hayes displays a Limited Edition nutcracker. At the beginning of October, Christine Hayes was...
Nancy Simpson
Break out resolutions
It is not too early to start thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. Jan. 1, 2019, is less than three weeks away, and it is time for us...
Cathie Campbell
Dried fruit delights
Tobias Eichner, Wikimedia Commons. Fruit preserves make delicious fillings for thumbprint or sandwich-type cookies. Apricot or raspberry...
