A dark FresYes night is swiftly turned from a blanket of darkness scattered with stars into a panorama of color and the booming sounds of pyrotechnics. Rockets explode into the summer night as our … [Read more...] about The 4th of July in FresYes
Archives for June 2015
FresYes People – Mrs. California and Model Mother Chantea McIntyre
You could call Chantea McIntyre the mother of all multi-hyphenates. She's a wife to her college-sweetheart husband Michael, with whom she has three kids ages 5, 2, and 4 months. She's also a full-time … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Mrs. California and Model Mother Chantea McIntyre
Eat Local: Foster’s Donuts
As I was planning for this week’s post, I had to laugh at myself. Last week I wrote about eating healthy and exercising. This week, I’ll be writing about donuts. Ha! A couple of weeks ago I … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Foster’s Donuts
Volunteer with Your Kids at Daniel Tiger’s “Be My Neighbor Day”
One of my biggest passions in life is doing things that make a difference, whether it’s for just one person, one group or a whole community. It’s a desire I think I learned from my parents at an early … [Read more...] about Volunteer with Your Kids at Daniel Tiger’s “Be My Neighbor Day”
Taipei 101 Brings Unique Beverages and Desserts to Fresno
If there’s one thing long-time Fresnans know (and newcomers quickly discover), it’s that there are never too many ways to cool off during the hot summer months. If cold beverages and desserts are your … [Read more...] about Taipei 101 Brings Unique Beverages and Desserts to Fresno
How to declutter your wardrobe for good
Whether you are looking to sell your home, like some who visit Fresyes are, or just wanting to enjoy a more organized, easy to navigate home, clutter can be your arch enemy. The awful thing about … [Read more...] about How to declutter your wardrobe for good
ApCal + FresYes = ApYes
Just north of FresYes over the river and barely a mile into Madera you can find great music and wines outside in the wonderful setting of ApCal. Every Friday and Saturday night though the summer … [Read more...] about ApCal + FresYes = ApYes
Community: Tim Liles, Sunnyside Principal
Tim Liles Gets Back, and Gives Back, to His Roots as Sunnyside Principal For principal Tim Liles, Sunnyside High School is quite literally home. Not only does he live less than a mile from campus, … [Read more...] about Community: Tim Liles, Sunnyside Principal
Get Fit Local – Walking Fig Garden
I’ve been on a get healthy kick lately. Weight is something I’ve struggled with my whole life. Although, when I look back at pictures when I was younger, I was way skinnier then than I am now. Funny … [Read more...] about Get Fit Local – Walking Fig Garden
Cosmopolitan Tavern – The ‘COS’!
It’s been a while since I have written a blog post. Actually life got busy and my normal job got life consuming. Yet this past week at the tail end of the school year I managed to enjoy a FresYes … [Read more...] about Cosmopolitan Tavern – The ‘COS’!
Where Champions Are Grown Ring Celebrates Fresno’s Rich Baseball History
A little story to begin today. If you read my babblings regularly, you know of course that in addition to being a big Fresno Grizzlies supporter, I am also a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. I … [Read more...] about Where Champions Are Grown Ring Celebrates Fresno’s Rich Baseball History
FresYes Father’s Day Giveaway: Finalists
***UPDATE*** Congratulations to our first prize winner, Jason Ward and our second place winner, Steve Melton! Please contact us via email (fresyesnat at gmail dot com) to claim your prizes! This … [Read more...] about FresYes Father’s Day Giveaway: Finalists
Fight For Seconds – Monday Mojo
Across the room from me, in my office, there is a white board with various quotes and catch phrases on it. The one at the very top says Fight for Seconds. I don’t recall where I heard it first and I … [Read more...] about Fight For Seconds – Monday Mojo
Five ideas for Dad
Next Sunday, June 21st will be my seventeenth fathers day and unfortunately my first without my children who are on the adventure of a lifetime across the pond for 3 weeks in Europe with their … [Read more...] about Five ideas for Dad
Community: Chuck Sandoval Leads Clovis East’s Wolf Pack
The city of Clovis is going through tremendous growth. In 2014, it was one of the fastest-growing cities in California. Clovis East High School has a front-row seat to the change—its campus is … [Read more...] about Community: Chuck Sandoval Leads Clovis East’s Wolf Pack
The Fresyes Real Estate Hangout #3
Welcome to the FresYes Real Estate Hangout number 3! This week I want to answer the question "Do photographs matter?" The answer is YES! They really do. There are two things I really want to … [Read more...] about The Fresyes Real Estate Hangout #3
FresYes People – Kathy Lewis Turns Lavender into a Plant with a Purpose
The benefits of lavender are many. Its oil can sooth burns and relieve stress. As a lotion, it can smooth dry, cracked skin. A pouch of it dried can be added to drawers, suitcases and gym bags to … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Kathy Lewis Turns Lavender into a Plant with a Purpose
Running with the Bull! (Kevin Bull)
Have you watched American Ninja Warrior or it’s origin show Sasuke and wondered what these ninjas do in the off-season from the show? Well what you might not know is that small competitions are … [Read more...] about Running with the Bull! (Kevin Bull)
The New Wrinkles and All That Jazz!
Drama has played a very important role in my daughter’s life this past year. (In fact, as I type this, I’m sitting in a rehearsal for Peter Pan Jr.) Being part of a production has been wonderful for … [Read more...] about The New Wrinkles and All That Jazz!
Community Events -June 12th
California Arts Academy Summer Camps When: June 15th-August 7th Where: 4750 N. Blackstone Ave Summer Talent Team Ages 7-13: Students enjoy classes in Acting, Dance, Singing, Stagecraft, … [Read more...] about Community Events -June 12th
The FresYes Summer Survival Kit
It’s that time again: We’re hitting the triple digits in Fresno. You’re all probably flocking for the pools or going out of town. Surviving summer in the Valley is a special art. I’d like to think … [Read more...] about The FresYes Summer Survival Kit
FresYes Father’s Day Giveaway!
If you were hanging out with us last month, you know that we treated two special moms to some of the things moms enjoy most - a day at the salon, updated family pictures and a delicious home cooked … [Read more...] about FresYes Father’s Day Giveaway!
Saddle up! – Monday Morning Mojo
“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” – John Wayne With a lot of the country talking this morning about American Pharoah’s Triple Crown victory I found it a bit ironic that … [Read more...] about Saddle up! – Monday Morning Mojo
Farm grown, fresh and fun… It’s the Farmers Market
Here in FresYes and all over the Valley, you can on any given day find one of my favorite outdoor events in the form of the Farmers Market. Some would say, "if you have been to one, been … [Read more...] about Farm grown, fresh and fun… It’s the Farmers Market
FresYes People – Byron Watkins Gives Local Filmmakers ‘A Reason to Create Something’
Los Angeles and Fresno couldn't be more different, minus the fact that they're located in the same state. One is known for its farmland. The other is often referred to as "La La Land." But great films … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Byron Watkins Gives Local Filmmakers ‘A Reason to Create Something’