#19 in Progress

#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 Done

#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.

Ready for the Season!

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 Done

#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.

Seniors

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

Trois Mec

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

They’ll never learn.

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…

#19 in Progress

#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 in Progress

#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.

Asenabo

Friday night splurge. Halibut w/ truffle.

#19 in Progress

#19: Read 10 New Books A thorough look at the rise of Hemingway.  

Happy Birthday, Jim!

One of my favorite pics.

Officine Brera

New spot in the Arts District.  Scallops and truffles.

#67 Done

jet from henry james on Vimeo. #67: Jet Ski A magical morning on the Pacific with a few hundred sea friends.

Hollywood Beach, Oxnard

Not a bad place to spend the weekend.

My niece helped us move Brittany into her final college apartment today and in return got a mini makeover from her Aunt Sonia.

Almost had a heat stroke, but a fun day paint balling with this crew.

Bowling for birthdays at LA’s oldest bowling alley. 

Happy Birthday, Wife.

We took this at our supper club last night. We met a few winery owners from Napa, one of whom was also celebrating a birthday today, so we had to hang out until at least midnight which turned into closing down the bars on Sunset. Grow up already, Sonia.

#19 in Progress

#19: Read 10 New Books Four months later, I finally finished this incredibly well written tome worthy of the man who is probably in top five of most impactful figures in American history.

#46 Done

#46: Celebrate Brittany’s 21st.  

Turns out we’re seeing her a lot. Apparently we’re fun in Vegas.

Where else would I taker her for her 21st.

I may see her in passing a few times when she needs my assistance, but her and her four friends are mostly on their own… I think.

Happy 21st Birthday, Daughter!

I swell with pride for the strong, intelligent and loving young woman you have become.

Little Sister DTLA

Restaurants are popping up like wild fire in downtown LA.  Tonight, we tried the Vienameese hotspot, Little Sister. It was great. The salt and pepper lobster was phenomenal.

#15 in Progress

#15. Try 6 Downtown Coffee Joints Checked out the new Brooklyn hipster swap meet transplant, Smorgasbord in the former wholesale produce district.

Happy Birthday, George!

I vividly remember meeting you as a freshman in college. Hard to believe it’s been 25 years.

A Perfect 4th

BBQ for breakfast/lunch, Cubs win, Giants win, half a dozen chapters of a good book with fireworks to come.

Hemingway Demanded a Pool Day

Just we needed, more sun.

Good-Bye Hawaii

Thank you, Pa for an epic family vacation! Six days, sixteen very different personalities with more than enough room to properly celebrate your 70th in style.

The Final Hawaii Picture Dump

With a ton of pictures and videos, it should be one hell of a vacation video. Should be done by X-Mas.

We had some epic whiffle ball games that resulted in a few bruises, cheers, jeers and tears.

  loco from henry james on Vimeo.