Jim Glynn
Book Talk: Santlofer, ‘The Lost Van Gogh’
I suppose that Jonathan Santlofer’s “The Lost Van Gogh” could be considered a stand-alone mystery, but I strongly recommend reading his...
Jim Glynn
Opinion: Women behind the scenes
Every year, during Women’s History Month, I research the history of women in fields that are not traditionally recognized for their...
For The Madera Tribune
Letters: Don’t let your party be more important than our people
“The U.S. has announced more than 500 new sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and the death of opposition leader Alexei...
Jim Glynn
Book Talk: Santlofer, ‘The Last Mona Lisa’
To be honest, I have to reveal that I nearly set this book aside after 25 or 30 pages. I was confused. However, before discarding it, I...
For The Madera Tribune
Letters: Can you pass a U.S. citizenship test?
Has your dinner date ever been interrupted by a loud political conversation from a nearby table where the cackling conversationalists...
Jim Glynn
Opinion: President Haley — is it possible?
I’m a sociologist, not a political scientist. I’m a political observer, not a political pundit. So, my thoughts about the upcoming...
For The Madera Tribune
Letters: Drenched in misinformation
A recent letter, published in The Madera Tribune, put forth a lot of misinformation concerning ag usage of water. A recent update on...
Jim Glynn
Book Talk: Levine, ‘The Deep Blue Alibi’
“Forget it Steve, I’m not having sex in the ocean.” After Victoria rejects Steve’s invitation with, “There’s seaweed. And sea lice. And...