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…"Change is a constant in anyones life. Without change, we are nothing more than static observers. Because I embrace change, I refuse to accept normative behaviors, abide by social mandates, or live a life by someone else’s expectations. With that in mind, one of my best friends has opened my world to a whole new …
Continue reading "Golfing and Whiskey"I am one of the chosen or maybe, I am just simply part of the herd. Whatever perspective one chooses, I have contracted this microscopic unwanted guest. It is the first time in my life where there is something in my body that I am genuinely scared to face. In addition, four out of five …
Continue reading "The Infected Chronicles (11 Days of living with COVID)"I’ve figured out why there has been a lapse in writing inspiration. The answer at times is simple yet elusive. There seems to be a figurative game of hop scotch being played between my past experiences, present responsibilities and external influences, and future unrealized goals, objectives, and plans. My shadow runs circles around me chasing …
Continue reading "Slaying Giants"I have been struggling to sit down and write. The words gathering in my head seem to stick like honey-sweet, sticky, and sickening. Robert Frost and Rudyard Kipling speak from the grave reverberating truth from a bygone era. “Two divergent roads” screams Frost. “If you can keep your head” whispers Kipling. Will I look back …
Continue reading "Where there’s smoke, there’s fire…"With the pandemic carving a path through California coupled with local, national, and global news feeds simmering with ongoing violent and/or peaceful protests, political unrest, and indications that dramatic change is imminent or upon us; I have decided to look inward with intentionality. I started simple by looking at expanding my daily norms and examining …
Continue reading "Contributive Mindset"