Back in the high school gym for Brit’s 10th grade orientation .

Like most people who read, I finished The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and really liked it. The writer, Steig Larsson wrote this, his first novel, as part of a trilogy that was published after his death.  His trilogy has sold over 30 million copies and continues to climb.  Ain’t that the pits.

For reasons unknown, I decided to cook some Paella tonight. Despite having no clue how to go about it, both Sonia and Brittany gave me a big thumbs up. 

Another Vegas weekend in the books. When you’re flying in, the place seems so small, but once you’re on the strip, every hotel feels like a mile apart. Everyone has their own Vegas. It’s a place where you can do anything. Well, we pretty much have our Vegas routine down. We stay at a nice enough hotel with a great pool. We do a little…

Pre craps dinner

100 degree night

For the kids.

On the strip.

Making the heat work for us.

Had our first “company wide” meeting. I watched this first. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

Not cool

Summer is raging this week as we are expected to hit triple digits through Friday.

We finally had the first beach day of the summer.  

And there he goes. Bought Devin a car and his freedom today. Now, he can complain about gas prices like the rest of us.

I was sweating and wearing a hat. Sonia was fresh from the factory floors. But, we were in the neighborhood, so we had dinner at Crustacean, in Beverly Hills.  They probably thought we were Hollywood types.

Netflixed Kick-Ass. Outside of maybe George, none of you will like this.

Some friends of ours bought an old blues bar that has seen better days.  Last night we gave it a private sendoff before the remodel. 

#36 in Progress

The following pictures are great examples of how I will display and merchandise my line in my store. 

Netflixed The African Queen.  Dialogue between the two was great at times, but the movie as a whole was just okay in my humble opinion.

My grandfather voted for Senator Ted Stevens in every election beginning in 1968. This is the only letter I currently have, but there were several between them throughout the years. 

We need a bigger office.

After putting herself through Fashion & Design school, I’m not sure our employee Annie thought she’d become a sample model.

Brit’s team lost in the semis 1-0 to a premiere team after an errant pass from our own defender to our goalie. It’s a one mistake game.

Great day for Sherman Oaks Extreme. Beat both silver elite teams (4-0 & 1-0). (Source: https://player.vimeo.com/)

Between games at Newport Beach

Showcase tourney in Irvine for college scouts. Brit’s team is the lowest ranked as a silver. They play two silver elite teams, then two premiere teams tomorrow.

July Recap Said happy birthday to Sonia, Sean, George, Georgeanne & Matt.  I also hit up Vegas a couple of times, set up a downtown office and, along with my brothers, finally took my Dad to a ball game in San Francisco on our own dime. Oh, and Pebble Beach was pretty cool, too. What’s done… #1. WIth a healthy buying agency chugging along,…

Hard to get any work done with this one hogging up my desk space.

Took my girls out for dinner to Cecconi’s in West Hollywood. Great food. Unfortunately Brit has expensive tastes and will bankrupt her future suitors. 

Discussing Devin’s future with Sean at the Fizz.

For the complete photo dump of our round at Pebble, click here.

#50 Done. After a three year hiatus, I came out of retirement to play Pebble Beach with my Dad and brothers. No, I didn’t technically caddy my dad’s bag, but that was never the point. It was a great 18 holes. (Source: https://player.vimeo.com/)

Lone Cypress.

Our room overlooking the 18th.

Dad and his boys.

Above Carmel Beach

Waiting on 18.

Made Par on this one.

Plate number two.

Plate number one at the buffet. This could get ugly.

On the 18th.

George and Dad

Coming out of retirement to play a round.

Beat LA.