Contributors
Contributors February 2022
Natalie Caudle
Rachel Trigueiro
Terry Ommen
WRITER
WRITER
WRITER
Natalie Caudle is a Visalia native and
Rachel Trigueiro, wife and mom of four,
Terry has a passion for Tulare County
graduate of Fresno State. As a freelance
spends her days homeschooling, dabbling in
history. Much of his time in retirement is
writer, Natalie finds beauty in storytelling
business ventures and chasing adventure
spent researching and writing about the
and believes freedom is found when living
with her family. As a child, she dreamed of
interesting historical morsels he discovers
authentically within a community. Though
being a talk show host. Today, she still
with Laraine, his talented wife of over 50
most of her time is spent wrangling
believes our stories hold power and are
years. Between history projects and visits
animals and her four kids, Natalie relishes
meant to be shared with others. When she’s
with their two grandchildren, the two are
everyday moments knowing seasons pass
not reheating her coffee or reading to her
on the road or in the air exploring whatever
all too quickly.
kids, she can be found stealing away for a
piques their interest.
moment to write.
Marissa Carpenter
Monica Fatica
Erin Householder
CONTENT EDITOR
MANAGING EDITOR
PHOTOGRAPHER
Marissa Carpenter has been a word nerd
After years of working in operations,
Erin Householder sought adventure when
for as long as she can remember—or at
merchandising, marketing and running her
moving from an Arizona small town to the
least since clinching her first Kings
own retail shops, Monica has found her
“big city” of Visalia. With her husband,
County spelling bee championship in
home in the world of publishing. With over
children, and trusty camera in tow, she’s
first grade. She’s happy to employ her
seven years of local editorial experience,
become a local day trip expert. A former
University of Chicago editing certificate,
she is grateful to work her dream job
birth videographer and current binge-
her B.A. in English, and her eagle eye for
keeping Valley happenings top of mind for
watcher of Real Housewives, intense,
extra spaces. When not slashing through
all its residents. Her brief moments of spare
emotional situations are Erin’s “comfort
text, she enjoys knitting, playing piano,
time are spent with family, food (still
zone.” Her self-taught photography
and driving her husband and two children
searching for the best chocolate croissant),
business has thrived for a decade through
absolutely bonkers.
her fur babies, and finding the next best
creating deep connections in a safe,
binge-worthy podcast.
authentic environment that allows her to capture raw emotion.
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