Jim Glynn
Opinion: Earth’s favored children, part III
We were probably called the “Silent Generation” because most of us grew up during the decade of the 1950s. Following World War I,...
For The Madera Tribune
Letters: ‘Thanks’ for everything, Mr. President
I think it’s great that Chuck Wieland has taken the opportunity to thank his president, Joe Biden, for what he has done for America and...
For The Madera Tribune
Letters: Lives well-lived
Madera recently lost quality people who were among the best of us. Steve Frazier. Steve Sagouspe. Steve Copland. (I thank my parents for...
Jim Glynn
Book Talk: Downing, ‘Twisted Love Story’
I don’t read love stories. In 1970, I read Erich Segal’s “A Love Story” because it was the “talk of the year.” I hated it. So, if you...
Tami Jo Nix
Opinion: Mourning Madera icons
The year 2024 may be only two weeks old, but it has already dealt the Madera community a blow that will be felt for a long time to come....
Jim Glynn
Opinion: Earth’s favored children, part II
The youngest pre-Boomers are now 77 and the youngest pre-World War II children are now 82. In retrospect, that five-year difference in...
Jim Glynn
Book Talk: Lisa Scottoline, ‘Eternal’
I’m convinced. Lisa Scottoline can write anything and make it outstanding. “Eternal” (2021, 460 pages in paperback format) is historical...
Tami Jo Nix
Opinion: Keeping it local
By now, a lot of people have probably broken at least one of their New Year’s resolutions. I quit making them years ago because they...