Opinion: Oh, the places you’ll go! Part I
Many Americans are choosing to live their lives in countries other than the United States. This is not a new phenomenon, although it’s...
Jim Glynn
Book Talk: Owens, ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’
In Barkley Cove, North Carolina, there are two designations: People and swamp trash. The Clarks are the latter. They live in a shack and...
Jim Glynn
Commentary: The real cost of cuts — why Fresno and Madera families can’t afford this bill
At United Way Fresno and Madera Counties (UWFM), the words “paths to prosperity” stand in our mission as more than just a tagline. We...
For The Madera Tribune
Opinion: Cruising main street
First published Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013. • • • This week, my column celebrates its seventh year as a weekly feature of The Madera Tribune....
Tami Jo Nix
Opinion: And you think you’ve got problems?
As Congress considers issues like the “Big Beautiful Bill,” it becomes prosaic to talk about a trillion dollars for this, another...
Jim Glynn
Book Talk: Lisa Scottoline, ‘Most Wanted’
“Most Wanted” (2016, 417 pages in paperback format) is a bit of a departure from Lisa Scottoline’s usual fare. The plot revolves around...
Jim Glynn
12 years of Gravy
Originally published Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. • • • A celebration of the life of Tami Jo Nix will be held on Wednesday, June 11, in the...
Tami Jo Nix
Opinion: Our active planet, part II
Earth is not static. It is constantly changing due to powerful forces like tectonic plate movement, erosion, volcanic eruption, and...
Jim Glynn