The Smile Songs
Smiling is something we do when we see or hear something pleasant. We may laugh, or simply smile. We often impulsively smile when we pass...
Nancy Simpson
Book ‘em Danno!
A few years ago a friend of mine asked me if I wanted to be a member of the Friends of the Madera County Library. (They needed a...
Nancy Simpson
The sports machine
Working at The Madera Tribune has given me a new perspective on communications via the media, and I have a great deal of appreciation for...
Nancy Simpson


Game day treats to make bowl-watching more fun
Father Jack from Coventry, UK/Wikimedia Commons Looking for game day foods to serve family and friends? Try some ham and cheese sliders....
Cathie Campbell
A hoarder or a minimalist?
Until just a few years ago, I don’t believe I ever heard the term “hoarder” in reference to anything but squirrels and other animals that...
Nancy Simpson
You are special
Have you ever known a set of twins? Whether they were identical twins, or fraternal twins (not identical), in most cases they grew up...
Nancy Simpson


Intercultural festival set for Thursday
Wendy Alexander/Madera Tribune File Photo Karyme Camacho, 10, of Danza de Rubio “Barrios Unidos” performs during the 19th annual...
For The Madera Tribune
The children… our future
Wherever there are children around, we are blessed. We have heard it said many times over, that children are our future. It is true. The...
Nancy Simpson