Fresh off the boat sushi at Blue Ribbon Restaurant in the Nevada desert. Great times we live in.

Our luck is bound to change.

#3 in Progress

The new office/warehouse is currently under construction.

The coolest addition to my watch collection. A pocket watch that belonged to my grandmother’s uncle, Dominick Ziek. Thank you, Aunt Ona.

Surprisingly very good.

In the blink of an eye. Dropped Brittany off at school today for the first day of her Senior year.

Despite being a few subs short, Brit’s team fought through the hottest weekend of the year to win their 3rd tournament over the last four played. Brittany scored nine goals in four games, but was unhappy she couldn’t find the back of the net in the final half of the championship game. Glass half empty, just like her dad.

I wrote a screenplay about a New York City bike messenger. He picks up the wrong package and suddenly everyone wants him dead, especially a rouge police officer. It was read at every production house, but we never secured a deal. Wonder if this guy read it, because I count three exact scenes in the trailer alone.

Sonia and I enjoyed a long lunch to watch the women win gold in Soccer.

Unpleasant.

Hopefully this is just the first scholarship offer.

Not the way I wanted to spend my Sunday. Hemingway couldn’t walk on his right leg, so we took him to the vet for an examination. Although the X-rays showed no fractures, they did show that his pelvis never healed correctly from some trauma that occurred before we adopted him, so he’s highly prone to injuries. He’s on bed rest this week, so no…

#42 Done

Great dinner at Animal.

Considering Brittany loved it, I’ll refrain from giving my thoughts. The sushi beforehand was great.

Humpback Whales

My last Alaska post. Focus must return to the grind.

Whenever I visit Gustavus, driving my grandfather’s truck is always a highlight. Nothing like the rumble of a big Dodge Ram, manual transmission diesel.

#62 Done

Gustavus is home. It took 15 years to show Sonia and the kids, but it was well worth the wait for all of us. My Aunt Aimee was the hostess with the mostest. The Washington side trip to see my Aunt Ona, sister Michelle and her family was icing on the cake.

#99 Done

With views like this, TV was hardly missed.

Roslyn, WA for the Day

Aunt Ona’s house. Great Grandparents

Seattle

Bubble gum alley A rite of passage. Devin’s first beer at a ballpark.

#1 Done

Drove to Kirkland, WA to visit my sister in her home for a change. Cousins, both human and canine, enjoyed a great day together.

His Place in the Garden

My grandfather passed away six years ago today. He was buried the cowboy way in the garden next to my grandmother on an unusally warm and sunny day by Gustavus standards. After the memorial, my cousin and I took turns shoveling dirt onto his casket until the large hole was filled. Flowers soon grew in the dirt, but the final resting place of my…

Happy Birthday, Bro

Remembering our kayak trip in Glacier Bay. Have a great 36th.

#61 in Progress

We ventured off to Glacier Bay National Park to hike the Bartlett River hike, however Hemingway didn’t tell us he wasn’t allowed to go. Despite being just a few yards from completing the hike, one of the park rangers nabbed us. The ranger recognized my name as my grandfather’s and began reminiscing about his meetings with him and his contributions to the park. He…

#83 Done

Couldn’t find a better hammock if I tried.

#94 Done

I’ve been scratching my name into this downed plane for over thirty years. And now the kids finally made their mark. If you want to know more about the crash, click here.

#15 Done

Humpback Whales in the Icy Straights. We also caught a glimpse of a Killer Whale.

#62 in Progress

First couple of hours in Gustavus, Alaska.

Up in the Air

Over Crater Lake, CA.

Happy birthday to you too, buddy.

A Movie Post

This list came across my desk and got me thinking about some of the answers. I’ll answer some over the next few weeks when my day involves nothing but work. A movie you’ve seen most times in cinema: Your most rewatched movie: A movie you quote on a daily basis. Favorite movie soundtrack. Top 5 films of your favorite actor and actress. Top 5…

In anticipation of season five’s opener, Sonia and I netflixed our way through four seasons in less than two weeks. Regardless of how it all ends, Breaking Bad is in my top five series of all time. The next question is: What are your top five one hour series (not a sitcom) ? Unfortunately, I have no idea how to quantify my favorites. Length?…

Enjoyed watching the Padres’ Cabrera steal home in the ninth that ultimately led to the Dodgers blowing the game. Go Giants.

Happy Birthday Little Girl

I’m not sure how this happened, but you’re 17 years old today. Do me a favor and slow down a bit.