They opened NYC’s Momofuku at the Cosmo in Vegas. Delish.

Freshest Fish in the Desert

Must have lunch at Milos.

Back at the lake house, but didn’t get the lake view. Our host is no longer at the Cosmo. RIP Cosmo.

#19 in Progress

Excellent. The book I need at this moment.

My Movie 4 from henry james on Vimeo. The rain let up enough to enjoy the Air & Key Snowboard and Music Festival. We got Brit backstage for Flume, but it was more fun watching the kids bond.

Great way to start a family bowling game. Unfortunately the streak didn’t last.

Stormy daze. Thinking about his cousin Homer, my sister’s dog,  who was put to sleep yesterday.

Home cooked meal for a bed. That’s the new rule when Brit comes home.

Pizza in the dark. Storm took out the power at the restaurant. LA isn’t made for this.

Supperclub @Spag0

A pre Valentine’s Day rum and desert pairing at Spago.

#44 in Progress

#44: Three Beaches We have to remind ourselves once or twice a year we live near the beach.

#47 in Progress

Good story.

Happy 15th, Dylan!

Resist the urge to grow a mustache.

#1 in Progress

A dog cookie to celebrate the last day of radiation treatments. Lots of tests and healing lay ahead, but Hemingway was a trooper.

#13 in Progress

#13: Try 10 New LA Restaurants Norah in West Hollywood. Great.

  Too many mimosas led to a spontaneous bowling battle.

#47 In Progress

#47: See 10 New Movies in the Theater   It could’ve been really cheesy, and maybe it still was, but James McCoy gave an incredible performance. I remember seeing him in The Last King of Scotland eleven years ago and thinking he’ll win an Oscar, but it’s been nothing but X-Men movies and a bunch of misses ever since.

#19 in Progress

#19: Read 10 New Books. Excellent.

Happy Birthday, Rosie!

Happy you’re a Giants fan now.

Pizza for breakfast, sunbathing for lunch. A perfect SoCal day.

We went to  the wedding of one of Brit’s college teammates. Another example of life moving too fast.

#19 in Progress

#19: Read 10 New Books Behind every great marriage is a psychopath.  Anti-climatic ending, though.

Celebrating the Bday of Rosie and the Twins.

#57 Done

Graphic Tees from Basically Me on Vimeo. #57: Launch a Basically Me Tee Shirt Line Took our first orders on the new collection.

Our Supper Club didn’t provide enough food, so… Chili dogs in Hollywood.

#1 in Progress

IMG 3963 from henry james on Vimeo. 1/3 of the way through his radiation treatments. Still not used to the cone.

Good day to be a Marquette fan.

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#19: Read 10 New Books. A profound and unsentimental look at dying.

Rained all day, but no complaints. Thanks for the wine, Pac. Paired perfectly with Sonia’s chili.

Aunt Sonia gained some street cred with Kaden and Kennedy by bringing them to see their favorite show, The Thundermans. Kennedy had trouble containing herself as she got the VIP treatment and met her favorite actors.

#1 in Progress

Hemingway made it through his first three days of radiation without a hitch. He tolerates the anesthesia well and likes to eat immediately after coming to.

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#19: Read 10 New Books Took a minute to get into, but a very good character driven read.

#1 in Progress

No need to be subtle. Thanks, Auntie Michelle.  Hemingway’s incisions are healing ahead of schedule, so he will begin radiation tomorrow and continue five days a week over the next month. Hopefully the treatment will extend his life long enough to forgive me.

#57 in Progress

#57: Launch a Basically Me Tee Shirt Line Getting closer.

#13 in Progress

#13: Try 10 New LA Restaurants One of the best patios in LA and maybe the best taco.

#13 in Progress

#13: Try 10 New LA Restaurants Tried the new Curtis Stone meat centric restaurant, Gwen. Excellent all the way up until the check.

The News We We’re Hoping For

Hemingway has a low grade tumor. That means radiation should have about a 90% success rate. We’re ready to get started on January 23rd.

2016, A Year in Review

Began the year off right in San Miguel de Allende. Saw a bunch on concerts. Mumford & Sons, Chase Rice, Peter Cetera, Styx, Sam Hunt, Eric Church, Chris Young, Chris Stapleton, Air Supply, J. Lo, Zac Brown, Lumineers, Flume, Chromio & Stevie Nicks. Pearl Jam in Miami for my birthday was the best. Went to a museum or two. Ate some great meals. Enjoyed the…

Lymph nodes and bone marrow came back clean!  As long as the tumor grade comes back under three, Hemingway should be ready for radiation in a couple of weeks.

Finally Got Him Home

Surgery went about as well as could be expected considering the tumor’s placement. Doctor called it a feisty tumor that will need plenty of radiation to kill the cancer cells left behind. Hopefully he’s a quick healer so that we can take the next steps in a couple of weeks.

  Hemingway woke up strong and ready.

IMG 3719 from henry james on Vimeo. We got to spend the day with these maniacs.

The Official 2017 List

Help Hemingway beat Cancer Grow LA Fashion Insider Ring in the New Year Do something I would never do if not for this blog Go to a Marquette game Travel w/an empty suitcase See a Waterfall Off roading Go Snorkeling Go Waterskiing Visit Mom’s New Home Visit an American City we’ve never been to Try 10 New LA Restaurants Watch a Rocket Launch Watch…

#26 Done

  fishin’ from henry james on Vimeo. @26: Eat a fish I’ve caught We probably caught about 40 fish. The Keys are for real.

#3 Done

IMG 3593 from henry james on Vimeo. Happy New Year From gay ol’ Key West.

The 2017 List

#3 Ring in the New Year To be continued….