Rain and wind wreaking havoc in the neighborhood tonight.

I swear, when I turn 50 I’m never staying out until 4 in the morning again.

#94 in Progress

#94 Las Vegas

#20 in Progress

#20: Read 30 Books. Enjoyed.

Kaden got one step closer to his goal of playing division one baseball by making the premiere club team, So Cal Giants. An incredible accomplishment that will put him in front of scouts and coaches from the best schools in the country.

#20 in progress

#20: Read 30 Books: Good, but not for everybody.

#40 Done

#40: Nap in a hammock Finally found a place to set up a long lost gift from our friends Tomiko and Pierre.

#20 in Progress

#20: Read 30 Books. Enjoyed!

Less than 24 hours after surgery on his back, dad was climbing stairs.

#93 Done

#93: Don’t eat out for two straight weeks. As many times this goal has been on the list, it has only been accomplished once… until now. Linguini with clams for the 14th straight dinner at home.

Friday the 13th

Happy 113th to my late namesake Kenwood Arthur.

#20 in Progress

#20: Read 30 Books Enjoyed, but probably shouldn’t have started with the sixth book in the series.

Haiku a Day

Leaky roof in rain Drip, drop, a constant refrain Sleepless night, oh joy

2022: Year in Review

Completed 50% of last year’s list, tying 2013 for the lowest percentage since starting Our Yearly Playlist in 2009. That said, I have made the goals more ambitious and 2023 will continue that trend. And now for the year in review… We began the year in the tropics of Tulum. Recovered in Palm Springs… Then hit the slopes in Lake Tahoe. Ate plenty of…

Haiku a day

Sickness in the air Nose runny, swallowing glass Home, sweet home, will heal

#2 in Progress

A new year begins one hundred leaves rustle aspirin in hand

#57 Done

#57: Set my watch to five time zones Pacific: Mountain: Central: Eastern: UTC+2

#66 Done

#66 Done: Table Saw Station. Thank you Dad and Georgeanne. Now my station is wherever I want it to be.

#97 Done

#97: Earn passive income from an NFT. Although the NFT bubble burst in 2022, they will continue to evolve from jpegs like this one to proof of ownership for virtually everything. That said, my Lazy Lion earned a few Happy Meals a month in passive income.

#22 Done

#22: Pizza Oven. My Xmas gift from Sonia and the kids. A Bertello 16″ Grande Pizza Oven.

#20 Done

#20: Read 30 books. Thirty on the nose.

#20 in progress

#20: Read 30 Books. This one lacked heart for me, but still entertaining.

#43 Done

#43: Cut the cable cord and go digital Grabbing TV out of thin air from here on out.

A very early morning at the club to watch the World Cup Finals. It didn’t disappoint.

#73 Done

#73 Done: Build a secret safe My version isn’t as pictured because, well, it’s a secret..

#20 in Progress

#30: Read 30 Books Meh…

Xmas party for some of our vendors.

#61 Done

#61: Three Master Classes

#19 Done

#19: Add artwork to master bedroom.Added this large print of a photo Sonia took in Cuba.

USA Advances

Huge win for team USA, but I’m now a day behind on roof repair duties with possible rain in the forecast.

#20 in Progress

#20: Read 30 books. Enjoyed.

Couldn’t celebrate Devin’s birthday without some Korean BBQ and Karaoke.

Happy 32nd Birthday, Devin!

Thankful for you.