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 moment that has reintroduced me to this blog. As an employee of the largest school district in Fresno, I have gone to the Cosmopolitan Tavern located in downtown Fresno many times during lunch … [Read more...]
Selling my Fresno home
Fourteen years ago I was living in Pasadena, CA. I had just gotten married a few years before, and like any young couple we had the dream of buying a home. I had just started working as a social worker and he was starting his own career. We were living the American dream, except for the fact that we did not own a home. One day, while visiting my parents in Fresno, we drove by some homes in the … [Read more...]
Back to School – a look from the other side
I remember my father driving us down Huntington Drive preaching to us that one day we would be educated and could afford one of these big old houses. I always wanted to knock on their doors as we passed by and ask them what they did for a living and how they got there. Honestly, I could never imagine how someone could ever have that much money to afford such a huge home. My parents instilled … [Read more...]
The Fresno Bike Hop
The Fresno Art Hop via Bicycle? So let me start by saying that I believe that I am the most uncoordinated person that lived on this earth. I can’t play sports, I don’t dance, and I definitely don’t bike around Fresno streets. Well, until last night when I attended the August Bike Hop event. Held on the first Thursday of every month, Art Hop is an event that has been going on for some time in … [Read more...]
The Cherry Auction, Sunnyside Swap Meet and The Big Fresno Fair Swap Meet
Growing up in Fresno, we were pretty poor for most of my early childhood. My father worked as a custodian and my mother decided to go back to college to set a good example for us girls. So, to help with expenses, my grandmother used to sell every weekend at the Sunnyside Swap Meet. My older sister and I would become her loyal assistants for many years. My grandmother sold workclothes to the … [Read more...]
Engelmann Cellars
Since I am about two month away from leaving my 30’s behind me, I have come to realize that my definition of a night out has drastically changed. Back in the day, when I was in my 20’s, we used to dress up and go out on the town. We would wear loads of make-up, bust out the Aqua Net and stand at the bar looking annoyed that men would even think about talking to us, while we drank our Midori sours. … [Read more...]
Beer and so much more at Gazebo Gardens
I love beer. I am done denying it. Sorry mom. Oh, and I love a good food truck. Growing up I remember getting the best tacos and burritos at the Sunnyside Swamp Meet from the food trucks across the street. Just like beer has become much more sophisticated, so has the simple taco truck I used to love back in the day. Gone are the days of a simple selection of bud light and a carne asada taco. … [Read more...]