Great storytelling. Great Acting. Never contrived.

Brittany had another huge cheering section that witnessed Riverside’s first win of the season, but it came at a cost as evidenced by the crutch holding her up. Brit was clipped from behind and rolled her ankle at the end of the first half. Time will tell how long she will be sidelined for.

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My nephew showing me how it’s done.

A win for the Cubs would’ve been a win for the Giants, but it wasn’t in the cards today.

A long team building lunch at the bowling alley. I crushed them.

#38: Watch a Sunset.

This one made me pull over and take notice.

#19 : Read 10 New Books

Another hit. Recommend.

Lost 1-2 to SFU. A better game, but still questionable subs. Nevertheless, Brit had the biggest cheering section.

#57: Take Devin to a Giants game.

Fog burned off the first pitch and made for a perfect day at the ballpark. Sat next to the CEO of Uber, so greats as well.

Beautiful Day at the Ballpark.

Game one ended in a double overtime 0-0 tie with San Jose State. Way too many girls played. Stupid substitutions. It was one of the more painful games to watch.

Found it.

Looking for Ramen in San Francisco.

Season starts tomorrow up North at San Jose State and University of San Francisco. Both are projected to be tops in their respective leagues, but that always seems to be the case with UCR opponents.

#72: See a movie outdoors.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s at Mr. C’s.

Riverside won it’s one and only preseason game, but not too much was learned as to what this team will be. We’ll soon find out as the season begins on Friday in San Jose.

Can’t believe we’re here. Proud of my girl.

It’s always the little bites….  Took us months to get a reservation, but the first bite made it worth the wait.

Irvine, CA—The Big West announced the results of the 2016 Women’s Soccer Preseason Poll today, and the nine conference head coaches are collectively predicting a sixth place finish for UC Riverside this season.

But don’t worry, Highlanders fans. Conference coaches have been woefully inaccurate when it comes to assessing the UC Riverside roster over the past three seasons.

Consider that in 2013, Big West coaches picked the Highlanders to finish last. UC Riverside finished third, and advanced to the Big West Championship Game before falling to Cal State Fullerton via penalty kicks.

Two years ago, Big West coaches again picked the Highlanders to finish last only to watch as UCR finished in fifth place, one game out of playoff spot.

Last season, conference coaches pegged UC Riverside to come in eighth place, and they finished fourth, advancing to their second conference tournament in three years.

The program is finally gaining a bit of respect from the rest of the Big West, as the team’s predicted sixth-place finish is its highest since 2007. That version of the Highlanders was picked to come in fifth place.

Head Coach Nat Gonzalez returns seven starters from a year ago, with goalkeeper Elizabeth Silas (0.94 gaa, 20 starts), forward Tyler Cunningham (7 goals, 3 assists), midfielder Alexa Bustamante (3 goals, 3 assists), and defender Amber Marani (1 assist) gone due to graduation.

Back in the fold for her senior season is Blanca Barrio, who finished fifth in the Big West in points a year ago with five goals and seven assists. Conference coaches selected Barrio to the preseason all-conference team. In just two seasons with the Highlanders, the San Bernardino native ranks second on the team’s career assist chart.

Seniors Brittany Mata (3 goals, 3 assists), Danielle Lopez (1 goal, 3 assists), and Sammy Arellano (2 goals), along with sophomore Darielle O’Brien (2 goals), are the other leading returners on offense for UC Riverside.

The Highlanders take on Grand Canyon this Saturday at 6 pm PT in the team’s lone preseason match of the season at Sliver Lakes Complex in Norco, California. The regular season kicks off on Friday, August 19 with a 4 pm match at San Jose State.

#19: Read 10 New Books.

Normally I wouldn’t choose to read a book about two sisters, but throw in France, WWII and survival and I was hooked. Excellent, sometimes heartbreaking novel.

A true Italinano dinner at Mr C in Beverly Hills. Little did I know it’s the same family as Harry’s Bar in Venice.

Not an ab in sight.

#47: See 10 New Movies in the Theater

Not as good as the previous ones, but better than most spy thrillers that Hollywood has pumped out in recent years.

Friday night splurge. Halibut w/ truffle.

#19: Read 10 New Books

A thorough look at the rise of Hemingway.

One of my favorite pics.

New spot in the Arts District.  Scallops and truffles.

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#67: Jet Ski

A magical morning on the Pacific with a few hundred sea friends.

Not a bad place to spend the weekend.