Nancy Simpson
The most rewarding thing one can do
Why do you think there are so many service organizations in this country? It is because the single most rewarding thing a person can do...
Cathie Campbell
Cheer up the holidays with chutney
Acabashi, Wikimedia Commons Serve a bowl of chutney along with various cheeses, fruits and crackers for a delicious appetizer, or even...
Nancy Simpson
’Tis the season
As we enter what is known to Christians as the Advent season, we await Christmas Day, the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. This...
Nancy Simpson
One-time outsider tells inside story of Madera Tribune
Ever since I came to work at the Madera Tribune, I have wanted to write this particular article. It is about this community newspaper and...
Cathie Campbell
Fluffy desserts to enjoy during the holidays
Merelize/freerangestock.com/ Everyone will delight in a serving of rich chocolate mousse when it’s time to serve dessert. Being that I...
Nancy Simpson
Show your support — shop local
This weekend is a time when many people are shopping for the holidays. Black Friday — Hm-m-m. Not a day for the weak. My husband and I...
Cathie Campbell
Beverages to cheer up holiday parties
Merelize/freerangestock.com Friends and family appreciate a few glasses of party punch at holiday gatherings. We tend to focus a lot on...
Nancy Simpson
Rude on the road
When I was a child, after a visit with my grandmother, she would always tell us, “Drive safely and watch out for the other guy.” In her...
