2006 Updates
Circa Cirque
A quick trip to Las Vegas for a story on
Cirque du Soleil includes lots of
chances for nightlife photography.
updated 09/10/06
Road trip
A trip to San Francisco and Ben Lomond
includes "The Light in the Piazza" and two
rambunctious nephews.
updated 09/02/06
Six games of Uno
August's Linden Avenue highlights include an
Uno tournament and summer portraits of
Diane, Jerry and Diana.
updated 09/02/06
Birthday bash
How does Kim Mayhew celebrate her 40th? In style,
of course.  Check out several pages of pics.
updated 08/28/06
Point taken
The de Young Museum in San Francisco is one
of the highlights of a five-day visit to the city.
updated 08/13/06
Practice cheer
In this second July update, Shane tries
his hand at appletinis in advance of
Roxanne's farewell party. (Practice
makes perfect.)
updated 08/13/06
New car smell
What's shiny blue, as quiet as a whisper and
gets 45 miles per gallon? Donald's new Prius.
Plus, July's update includes pics of Mom's
birthday tart.
updated 07/23/06
Sticking it
Mac enjoys the San Joaquin River,
while Diana works up her courage to
put her feet in.
updated 07/23/06
The pilgrimage
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ikea:
Shane, Donald and Elena visit the temple. Also,
pizza with David and Ann in Oakland.
updated 07/23/06
Miami-bound
Genny Mayhew bids farewell to Clovis
for the bright lights and hot beaches of
Miami.
updated 07/23/06
Tenure bash
It's a surprise tenure party for Melissa
Gibson, who got a congratulations cake
and a jack-in-the-box John Beynon.
updated 07/23/06
Goodbye, Roxanne
It's time to bid farewell to everyone's favorite
children's theater professor. Check out 30 pages
of pics, including individual portraits of the guest
of honor with her legions of friends and admirers.
updated 07/19/06
Spring fling
It's time once again for my one-pic-a-page format: Here are
a dozen or so shots of the Fresno area in the springtime.
Just keep clicking the forward arrow at the bottom of each
page.
updated 06/17/06
Reunited, and it feels so good
Philadelphia is the setting for a reunion of
the National Arts Journalism Program -- and
a chance to catch up with my fellow fellows.
Plus, side trips to Albany and New York
City.
updated 06/05/06
Glorious food
Poor Das. Will he ever get to
eat lunch? Check out the
second part of the Fresno April
update, which includes a trip to
the snow.
updated 05/13/06
Cow maneuver
Diana, Renee and Donald
whoop it up, country-style, in a
drama-filled visit to the Clovis
Rodeo. Check out the Fresno
April update.
updated 05/05/06
Spring break
In two pages of pics, check out
Matthew's first haircut (awww)
and an Easter-bunny-inspired
extravaganza.
updated 05/01/06
Medical leave
In what counts as being one of
the most genial photo subjects of
the century, Dad allows photos
inside his hospital room. Good
thing his surgery went so well!
updated 04/24/06
Sunday routine
Watch Donald go to Denny's,
Target and Trader Joe's. And you
thought this Web site couldn't get
any more exciting.
updated 04/24/06
Breakfast of champions
It's a tough job, but Jim Hayes
scouts out the best Eggs Benedict
in Baywood Park and beyond.
updated 04/14/06
Wedding party
Savio and Renee get hitched --
and celebrate at the
world-famous Madonna Inn.
updated 04/14/06
A little fishy
Connor gets a chance to pick out
his very first pet: a goldfish!
Actually, he gets two, and he
names both Dorothy.
updated 03/13/06
New York state of mind
Donald travels to New York to
cover the Fresno Community
Chorus at Carnegie Hall and
catches a few shows along the
way.
updated 03/10/06
Cookie cutter
February's update includes a
Valentine's Day dinner complete
with do-it-yourself cookies.
updated 03/10/06
Taxing time
January's Fresno update includes
a nasty little surprise from the
IRS documented in excruciating
detail. Plus: ArtHop in winter.
updated 03/10/06
Dog days
December's update includes Mac
and his new friend, Wilson, along
with winter views of the Tower
District.
updated 02/12/06
New Year's Eve
Roxanne whoops it up with Dick
Clark and friends as she rings in
the new year.
updated 02/12/06
Gifts galore
Is it a new red firetruck? How
about a tool set from Home
Depot? Connor and Matthew
catalog their haul from Santa.
updated 02/12/06
Stage magic
Donald spends two weeks in L.A.
immersed in theater, theater and
more theater.
updated 02/05/06
2005 in photos
It's the year in review! Donald's
favorite photos of the year are
presented individually for your
viewing pleasure.
updated 01/07/06
Holiday cheer
December's Fresno update
includes Christmas parties of all
shapes and sizes.
updated 01/03/06
San Juan Bautista
A visit to El Teatro Campesino at
the historic mission includes a
Santa baby.
updated 01/03/06
2005 pics
Photos from October and earlier
include scenes from Fresno,
Susan's birthday party, fall
scenery and much, much more.
The crying game
In Fresno's March 2006
installment, we meet Genevieve
Schroeder-Arce.
updated 03/31/06
Happy dog
Mac is content to watch Diana and Shane chow down
on Mexican food at El Cochinito Contento. Check out
the May update.
updated 06/27/06
Will, there's a way
You can get married in Florida and still
celebrate in Fresno -- if you're Will and
Carrie, that is. Pics from their
post-wedding party.
updated 10/1/06
Dogs and Reedley
September's sprawling Linden Avenue
update includes Diana's coming-home party,
the Mayhews' new puppy and some of
Donald's PhotoShop creations.
updated 10/01/06
Courthouse style
August's Linden Avenue highlights continue
with a photographic outing to the Fresno
County Courthouse.
updated 10/01/06
Happy 150th birthday, Fresno County
An old-fashioned parade celebrates the
county's sesquicentennial with floats, marching
bands, horses and lots of colorful costumes.
updated 10/14/06
L.A. story
Shane celebrates his birthday in downtown
L.A. with sushi, cupcakes, a flat tire and a trip
to the opera. Check out four pages of pics.
updated 11/03/06
Seattle sojourn
A trip to Seattle includes plays,
museums, an Andre Rieu concert and
hanging out with Carole Carmichael.  
updated 11/07/06
Being alive
October's Linden Avenue update
includes five pages of Donald's birthday,
Halloween madness and Amanda Keller
as our favorite insect.  
updated 12/03/06
Lights, camera, action
December's Linden Avenue update
includes a jaunt down Christmas Tree
Lane.
updated 12/03/06