Our Yearly Playlist

Just sold my leased car of seven months back to the dealership and they wrote me a check for more than I owed. Buy semi conductors.

#98 Done

38: Plan a 2022 trip  It’s a long ways off, but Sonia and I look forward to seeing some castles along the Rhine with my dad and Georgeanne in October of 2022.

Celebrating the Moms

Happy Mother’s Day, MAMA

Brother/Sister triple strike turkeys.

#71 Done

#71: Buy a truck. Covid changed me. The evolution is nearing completion. My grandfather drove a Ram, so now I drive a Ram.

Lots of great childhood memories associated with my Uncle Dave who sadly passed today. He was a good husband of 51 years. A good dad. A good uncle. And a really good brother to my mom. Rest In Peace.

#20 in Progress

#20: Read 20 Books 2nd Koontz book. I don’t think I’ll read a third.

Happy 10th, Hemingway

Remember when you were five and your oncologist gave you up to 12 months to live? Well, eight tumors and four surgeries later, we’d like to wish you a happy 10th birthday.

#20 in progress

#20: Read 20 Books Enjoyed

#17 in Progress

#17: Achieve 20% yearly gain on day trading account Not the greatest month, but still in the green. Managed to not panic sell my crypto when it crashed up to 40% a couple of weeks ago.

Kaden’s killing it on and off the mound his freshman year.

Alex will start the season with a promotion to the AAA Memphis Redbirds. As the first pitcher in line on the reserve roster, he should get his first opportunity sooner than later.

#20 in Progress

#20: Read 20 books. A good writer, but it’s a pass on the story.

Before After

Where’s the Meat.

#28 Done

#28: Add a banned books shelf to the library Whether burned by Nazis, or banned by American school boards, these were the most targeted books of our time.

#9 Done

Before After #9: Convert driveway into a fenced in patio Much harder one man job than I anticipated. Getting the gate level on a grade required too much brain power, but I’m happy how it turned out. Buy lumber stocks, because this stuff is hard to find.

Our first frame in over a year.

#59 Done

#59: Harvest and replant The final winter harvest. A thorough clean. Planting for Spring.

#20 in Progress

#20: Read 20 Books Profound.

#40 Done

#40: Watch the Sunset Capped off my 48th with a private sunset cruise on the Sea of Cortez. But it was this guy who stole the show.

Another day in paradise.

When you make reservations in Cabo. Driver asked me if this was me and I, of course, said no. But then he said, “you’re not Kingwood Joumant?” Well, when you say it that way, sure.

#45 in progress

#45 Three Beaches Lighthouse Beach in front of the Nobu Hotel.

#35 done

Dinner at Nobu

#44 Done

#33 in Progress

#33: Visit Five Countries. Nobu Hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Up in the air

First time in over a year.

#20 in Progress

Not a book I would’ve chosen to read, but I’m glad I read it.

#42 Done

#42: Nap in a hammock A super cool early birthday present from my dad and Georgeanne. A quick set up hammock I can hook up almost anywhere.

The Great Easter egg Hunt

Despite the beautiful day, everyone was happy to be inside together for the first time in over a year. And I got to hug my dad.

#68 Done

A three hour drive to a little slice of heaven.. Closer to pulling the trigger on this small piece of land to build a small cabin.

Happy Birthday, Kim!

#17 in Progress

#17: Achieve 20% yearly gain on day trading accounts Being heavy in tech stocks was not where you wanted to be in March. The DOW was up 6% in March, but again I lost nearly 5%. Thankfully, Crypto was kind and more than made up for the losses. Year to date: +63.91%

#20 in Progress

#20: Read 30 Books Enjoyed.

#52 Done

Before After. #54: Paint the exterior of the house We were quoted $10,500 to paint the house, so we did it ourselves over a few weekends for $1400.

Pool Season

Hemingway logged his first pool day of the year. Plus #52 (Paint the exterior of the house) is done in the back.

https://media.giphy.com/media/3ohs4C4Kq3nbzfzx7i/giphy.mp4 Feeling a side effect or two.

#24 Done

#24: Get Vaccinated. Time to go lick some flagpoles.

#20 in Progress

#20: Read 30 books. Not top notch, but entertaining.

#20 in Progress

Excellent.

#20 in Progress

Less horror driven than his usual faire, which is why I read it.

#29 Done

#29: Remodel the front porch. A long time coming. After. Also #52 in progress with the exterior house paint.

His haircut made him cold. He loves his sweater.

#20 in Progress

#20: Read 30 Books. I understand why he’s almost a billion dollar brand, but, this was meh.

Had lunch with my Uncle John. 90 years young. Last time I saw John, let alone any uncle, predates this blog.