#53: Visit a National Park

Yellowstone! And although not on the list, we visited Wyoming, a state I had never been to. Only two more to go.

#51: Have a drink in a bar over 100 years old

Old Saloon, Emigrant, MT

#12: Visit an American City we’ve never been to.

Livingston, Montana

#83: Spend less than 4 hours a day on Crypto

Managed to accomplish this for the entire month of August. Will consider this goal accomplished if I can keep the trend going through September.

#20: Read 30 Books

Enjoyed.

#7: Buy a Shotgun

Went with a pistol grip Mossberg 500 JIC tactical shotgun.

This heat wave isn’t going away anytime soon, so I’ll work Batman hours.

They thought they were going to grandma and grandpa’s.

Wine tasting in 110 degree temps isn’t ideal, but really, nothing is.

Seven trash bins later and I finally have an excavated pathway. However, due to a couple of close calls with heat stroke, I’ll be waiting until the temps are back in two digit territory before I resume work. See ya in October.

#20: Read 30 books. When it comes to thoughtful Sci-fi, Crouch doesn’t disappoint.

Going to lay down a front walkway, so added sprinkler plumbing to my resume.

#20: Read 30 Books

I should probably reread for the story, but the writing is excellent.

#20:Read 30 Books

Always enjoyable.

Went to the club after dinner and then straight to the airport after closing it down the next morning. Haven’t been to bed since Tuesday.

One of our vendors installed a secret bar behind his booth. Luckily, we know the bartender.

Three more nights to go. Feels like I’ve already been here forever.

How she fits all of this with the rest of her things into one carry-on bag continues to mystify me.

#20: Read 30 Books. Not for me.

#44: See a Giants Game

#93: See a Cubs Game

Two birds with one stone. But more importantly, we saw my childhood idol’s number retired among the ten other Giant greats.

Still celebrating Sonia’s birthday.

Bringing competitors together is no easy feat in the Korean dominated fashion industry… But my wife is a rare bird.

#20: Read 30 books. Couldn’t find a likable character.

20: read 30 books

Read this mostly to see how the author wrote about the hotel as my novel-in-progress revolves around one as well.

Enjoyed a meal with my good friend, Dyz, visiting from Chicago with his wife and son. We haven’t changed a bit.

#13: Make Brit an art piece

Photo by Sonia. Neon sign is the title track of Brit’s favorite band.

#20: Read 30 Books: Another one that relies a little too much on a gimmick.

#82: Grow an avocado tree from a pit

Took two months to get to this point, but I need to know I can grow my own food before I buy land.

#20: Read 30 Books

A little gimmicky for me.

Three novellas. Nothing to complain about, but ultimately forgettable.