I started teaching in the classroom again. There is a caveat; it’s two days a week, but it’s better than nothing. The process began with my supervisor asking if I was willing to teach a small cohort of 10 to 12 English Language Development students. I also teach 9th grade and 10th grade English Language …
Continue reading "Back Teaching"It’s very hard to put into words what I am feeling right now watching the Capitol building be stormed by protesters. To be an active spectator in the erosion of our democratic institutions is unnerving, unprecedented, and without historical context. I guess the time has come for me to begin looking at other countries’ past …
Continue reading "Under Siege"On the eve of a smoldering year, it is difficult to put into context what has occurred over the past 365 days. Most of the time I try to keep to a rigid daily routine in an attempt to make sense of the cultural shift happening locally, nationally, and on a global scale. On the …
Continue reading "Smoldering Embers of 2020"Another California style lockdown has been implemented, but is it necessary? In the last 24 hours, Governor Newsom has divided California into five regions. If ICU hospital capacity within each region falls below 15%, then that region will be under a strict stay-at-home order for three weeks. The region containing Los Angeles County has already …
Continue reading "Lockdown Cali Style"Rising from COVID-19’s complex infrastructure Thanksgiving 2020 appeared as a monolithic superstructure compared to any other holiday this year. Approximately one month prior, our family contracted the virus and one by one the multiple families that had reserved a spot at our Thanksgiving table decided to cancel. Even though their reasons were logically valid, I …
Continue reading "Giving Thanks"Summary: Nestled in the foothills of northwest Fresno just below Children’s Hospital lies a 9-hole Par 3 golf course off the 41 Freeway with an on site driving range, well maintained putting and chipping green, a cute full service clubhouse, members only area, and ample seating area for those who want to chill out and …
Continue reading "Valley Golf Center Driving Range"November 20, 2020–The mere thought of a curfew makes me shudder. I was perusing the various online news sources (CNN, NY Times, NY Post, Washington Post, Yahoo and the local newspapers) along with social media sites (Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, Parler, etc.), and multiple headlines awakened me from my zombie like scrolling stupor–“Governor Newsom considers curfew …
Continue reading "Curfew"Summary: Hank Swank’s Golf Course is a nine hole par-3 golf course that sheds all golf norms and caters to those who are seeking a fun relaxed family environment. The youngest golfer to the most seasoned veteran will find some hidden challenges and if not, then there is always an opportunity here to work on …
Continue reading "Hank Swank’s Golf Course"Summary: Hank Swank’s is a relaxed no-frills fun and affordable driving range, free putting green, and 9-hole Par 3 golf course for beginner golfers. Leave your expectations, judgements, and dress code in the parking lot! Address: 6101 E Olive Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727 Major Cross Streets: Olive Avenue and Fowler Avenue Phone: 559-252-7077 Ranking System: …
Continue reading "Hank Swank’s Driving Range"Hi John…I know you’re looking down, “chuckling to yourself”, watching my tears wet the keyboard as memories flood my conscious flow. I just found out you’re no longer here with us, and I’m heartbroken. There are no words to capture what I truly feel. A hole opened in my heart when I heard about your …
Continue reading "I will miss you John Lowry…"