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#71 in Progress

Try 5 New LA Restaurants: New Japanese/Italian spot, Magari.

Macau-style pork chop sandwich

Anthony Bourdain called this Macau-style pork chop sandwich one of the tastiest foods he tried while traveling on his show. Have to admit it was damn good. Ingredients4 boneless pork rib chops or cutlets (about 6 ounces each)¼ cup soy sauce¼ cup Chinese rice wine¼ cup black vinegar1 tablespoon sesame oil4 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped1 tablespoon five-spice powder1 tablespoon dark brown sugar,…

The Great Easter Egg Hunt

Business & Pleasure

#30 in progress

#30: Fly fish three rivers Beautiful day on the White River.

This angle makes me look short.

The calm before the storm. Lots of rain today in Fayetteville, Arkansas, but avoided the tornados and hail storms.

Up in the air

Made it back to LA to celebrate my 49th with the kids.

Immersive Van Gogh

#29 in progress

#29: 3 concerts Foreigner. At least a dozen top ten hits. Celebrating their 45th anniversary. Made me feel 49 years old.

Vegas

The research into a 49th bday trip was subpar at best. The last minute choice was easy. The 50th will be better.

Up in the air

#20 in Progress

#20: Read 30 Books Never cared for the characters enough to enjoy this one.

Happy Birthday, Kim!

#81 Done

#81: Watch Kaden pitch When he’s not up with his varsity teammates, Kaden pitches for JV once a week to hone his craft. His opponents have yet to really touch him.

#32 Takes a hit

#32: Visit five countries Our October trip, one that we had already paid in full to the now shuttered cruise line, is now DOA.

#64 Should be more doable this season

Had to document the first time one of our children invited us over for a meal. And we had to meet Brittany’s new kitten, Luna.

I know a mucky muck in the oil business, but it clearly benefits me none.

Happy Birthday, Michelle!

#29 in progress

#29: See 3 concerts. Sonia and I used to listen to these guys play at the hole in the wall Vegas casino, O’Sheas, while we shot craps. They’re a bit bigger now.

Business trip to Arkansas canceled due to snow storm. I’ll take it.

#20 in progress

#20: Read 30 Books I always enjoy a good revenge story.

Hemingway with his crew

Happy Birthday, Tom

NFTs

My Non Fungible Tokens are finally… Well, not fungible, but tangible. Kind of.

#20 in progress

#20: Read 30 Books So-so.

Super Bowl Spread

#29 in Progress

#29: See 3 Concerts One of our former Basically Me models is a rising DJ and invited us to see her open for Sam Hunt. Hadn’t had a 4am night in a long time.