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The Final Tally

I look forward to bidding 2016 adieu with two middle fingers blazing. Not my favorite year. I write this on a beach chair overlooking the warm Atlantic in the beautiful keys. This is one of the reasons that this blog is so important to me. Not only does it motivate me to live life to the fullest, it gives me perspective and reminds me…

  Spent the afternoon at Hemingway’s favorite spot, Sloppy Joe’s, aka Captain Tony’s. Made sure to get my boy’s dollar stapled to one of the posts.

#35 Done

#35: A Small Town Festival Being that my Hemingway is half dachshund, it’s only fitting we take in the Weiner Winter land Festival in Key West. Weiners from henry james on Vimeo.

#70 Fails

#70: Set my watch to six time zones My favorite and most difficult goal will not happen in 2016. Where I’ve been: Pacific Time Zone: Home, San Francisco, Palm Springs,  Napa, San Miguel de Allende & Las Vegas. Hawaii-Aleutian Time Zone: Honolulu, Oahu & Lanai, Oahu. Central Time: Dallas Eastern Time: New Orleans, Miami & Key West  

Key West Sunset from henry james on Vimeo.

#66 Done

#66: Bike Ride in Another City Lobster Benedict at Blue Heaven. The Southern Most Point in the USA Trying to fight off the cold with some vitamins and hydration. bike from henry james on Vimeo.  

The Conch Republic Day One

Paradise Found

#4 & #76 Done

#4: “Write one true sentence” Each Month #76: Write one leaf (page). Completed both writing goals this year. Some of the sentences will find their way on a t-shirt line we’re launching with Basically Me.

The fight begins today. CT scan results were normal, so good news there. We won’t know the grade of the tumor until after his surgery, so the game plan is a little up in the air. Surgery is January 9th.

mannequin from henry james on Vimeo. Tryptophan

Hallelujah from henry james on Vimeo.

Pups are happy to have their sleeping partner back.

A tough day after learning the lump is indeed cancer. Hemingway has a mast cell tumor and being that it is the holidays, an appointment with the recommended oncologist won’t happen for a couple of weeks. The number one goal for 2017 writes itself.

IMG 3141 from henry james on Vimeo. I found a growth on Hemingway’s leg and let him know last night we had to go to the vet. Both dogs understood what that meant. Hemingway was scared to death. Brittany filmed Rio after we left. I’ve never heard her howl like this.

Stevie Nicks

IMG 3132 from henry james on Vimeo. 67 years old and still rocking’ the Forum.

Another great miniseries.

#7 Done

#7: See a waterfall LA Zoo Lights. Man made, but it’s still a waterfall.

#61 Done

#61: Complete 2015 Italy album

#56 Done

#56: Don’t eat out for two straight weeks With the help of a meal delivery service, I finally accomplished something I haven’t been able to do in the last five years. Lost a few pounds as well.

#36 Done

#36: Better Insurance. I can finally walk around without the fear of getting mugged. Well, except for the mugging part.

#47

The third movie we have seen in a row that ends without a resolution, but I guess that’s the point. Nevertheless, I’m a big Michael Shannon fan and liked it.

#5 Not Happening

#5: Go to a Marquette Game After giving up 93 points to Wisconsin today, I don’t think I’m up for watching defenseless basketball.

#88 Done. The Purge.

#88: Have a Garage Sale I’d pay to have this junk taken away, so a good day.

#79 Done

#79: Don’t buy a new watch. Didn’t buy any of the above. What a responsible adult I am. Hope to be less responsible in 2017.

#87 Done

#87: Restructure/negotiate all monthly bills Chipped about 20% of the home and office internet bills.

#1 in Progress

insta from henry james on Vimeo. #1: Grow LA Fashion Insider, Inc. Ah, the elusive number one. The good news is that our buying service is up year to date. The bad news is that the production side of our business has torpedoed the profits. Although we continue to implement new strategies, profits have declined for the fourth year in a row. We still…

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like….

#53 Done

#53: Have a picnic Some BBQ chicken and ribs in the Verdugo Mountains above Burbank on a beautiful December day.

#47

Another gut punch of a movie, but as sharp and stylish as the director’s suits.

Not Going to Happen in 2016

With only thirty days left in the year, it’s time to cross off a few goals that will have to wait until 2017. 28. Design a sport coat 30. Go to a baseball stadium I’ve never been to 73. No red meat for a month 74. See a Broadway Show 85. Eat a NY Hot Dog 90. Host a pool party 97. Remove a tattoo 99. No beer or…

#19

As far as apocalyptic novels go, this one was very well done.

Post Holiday Weigh In.

Approaching the year’s high score.

#47

If you like movies about grief, then this is your movie.

Started the day off showing Brit’s boyfriend LA. Celebrated Devin’s 26th at Lucky Strike Bowling Ally in Hollywood. Finished the night in an abandoned warehouse in downtown LA.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Georgeanne’s plate remained unused as the flu kept her in bed for most of the day and night. But with Dad and Rosie’s help, she prepared a perfect feast.  

#10 Done

#10: Try all of LA’s Most Iconic Burgers Finished off number 10 with Marty’s Hamburger Stand. Pretty good. Here’s how I’d rank the top 10. Apple Pan Bill’s Pie n’ Burger In n’ Out Fatburger Marty’s Irv’s Mom’s Tommy’s Father’s Office

#31 Done

#31: Senior Night UCR finally posted the pics from Senior Night.

#87 Done

#87: Restructure/negotiate all monthly bills Managed to knock off a few hundred bucks with a few phone calls. Ok, Sonia did.

Sonia doesn’t cook often, but we she does it’s always a home run.

The perfect time to visit Rodeo Drive… Closing time.