Baseball game on a diet. May have cheated a bit with the horseradish sauce.

#26 in Progress

Ten years ago I hit 195 pounds and decided enough was enough. I ended up losing 60 pounds (way too much) and vowed I would never be that heavy again. Well, I’m just a few burritos away. Hopefully this is rock bottom and I can start moving in the opposite direction. Although my medium shirts look ridiculous on me, I will not buy a…

#22 Done

Malibu last Sunday. Downtown LA today. Two places we never hang out.

#76 Done, But not Finished

Enjoyed dinner at Scarpetta at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills. The food and ambiance was top notch. The service was not so great.

The banana tree that was 80% destroyed by the wind over a year ago has made a comeback.

Dog days of summer.

Brittany Update

Brittany has been at UCR for over two weeks now. Unfortunately she was diagnosed with an IT-Band injury on day one and has been kept out of day to day practice. Her first game is this Friday. Her coach told her that she will probably be on the DL for the first four games. Considering she is one of 32, I figured she be…

Back home trying to figure out how to live in an empty nest. Less meat for one.

Over the hills and headed home.

We extended our stay in Vegas when we found out Chef Pierre Gagnaire would be at his restaurant, Twist, on Monday night. We enjoyed a great three course meal and, of course, Sonia was bold enough to ask for a picture.

Our boxes didn’t show up until late last night which meant we’d have to set up early this morning before the show opened. But I went on an epic roll last night on the craps table and rolled for over 45 minutes. I made a thousandaire out of every person at the table. When Sonia tried to wake me up in the morning to…

#5 In Progress

Brittany has been at UCR for soccer for the last two weeks. Today was her last two-a-day practice. This is a picture taken at the Chula Vista Olympic training center where they have been training the last four days. Brit is second row, three from the right. Unfortunately, the trainers identified her as injured on day one so she hasn’t really been able to…

#77 Done

A very manageable 100 degree morning at the Cosmopolitan pool.

New Ferris wheel is coming along. Last I see of the outside for awhile. 106 degrees.

It took well over thirty years to overcome the childhood culinary wounds inflicted on me by my loving mother. Sorry mom, but the way you prepared brussels sprouts was downright cruel. Boiled whole to stinking imperfection. Even the smallest of bites drowned in milk couldn’t prevent the gaging. You were not a particularly strict mother, but for some godforsaken reason you chose to put…

#22 Done

Drove the PCH to Mailbu. A perfect day for a long drive in the Bronco.

#70 in Progress

Certainly not a classic, but surprisingly entertaining.

Long overdue haircut.

#5 in Progress.

Riverside—UC Riverside’s Women’s Soccer Team reports for preseason training this week, and the Highlanders welcome 15 newcomers to the squad for 2013—12 freshman and three transfers. “I am extremely excited for the group of players that will be joining our program this fall,” Gonzalez said. “As I have begun to put my footprint on the program, the staff has methodically carved out a vision…

#54 Done

Montreal. Osheaga 2013.

Montreal is a great city with horrible weather, although we enjoyed some great days. It was nice getting in touch with my French Canadian and Canadian roots. My grandfather’s mother and father both hailed from Canada, eh.

Mumford & Sons.

Lumineers. Awesome.

Love a city with efficient public transportation.

Did I mention it’s Fashion Week here in Montreal. So, yeah a little work. We recently picked up a Canadian client for the buying side of the company, so we wanted to check out the market. Despite the weather, Montreal is quite fashion forward.

Saw this band, Imagine Dragons, last year in a small LA theater. They’ve grown a bit more popular since then.

Had to try Montreal’s signature dish, Poutine. French Fries, gravy and cheese curds, Amazing.

More Montreal

Happy Birthday, Jim

Osheaga Day One

Times like this remind me why I am thankful there are no casinos in LA.

A Walk Around Old Montreal

Just an iPhone today. The camera will come out before we leave. A great little city.

In Search of Smoked Meat

Found the place with the longest line since 1928. Schwartz.

#82 In Progress

Montreal.

On a red eye, eh.

Getting ready for back to back to back shows in August.

Happy Birthday, Georgeanne!

Enjoyed watching the US win the Copa Oro at a proper English Pub with Devin and Sonia.

Happy Birthday, Bro

This is when we created the superhero duo, Underwear Men.

So, I did this to my body last night.

#47 Done

#85 Not Happening

The US soccer team is shaping up to be America’s best team ever, but I’m officially crossing off #85 as a possibility. Not only will it be winter in July 2014 in Brazil, it appears that they are completely unprepared to host the world. Maybe Qutar in 2018.

I know this is mean, Brittany, but you only get your wisdom teeth pulled once.

Pulled off the spare tire trifecta this weekend by eating at a couple of dogs from Jene’s and Jude’s, a burrito from Taco Burrito Palace and a burger from Bills. Oh, and a rib eye steak three out of the four nights.

Actually enjoyed a round of golf.

A Marquette reunion broke out while celebrating Matt’s birthday.

Dinner at Piccolo Sogno Due and drinks at The Roof at the Wit.