#90: Host a party. Michelle and her family came in for a long Father’s Day weekend, so we had Friday night Family and Fajitas.

#20: Read 20 Books. Enjoyed.

#20: Read 20 books. Enjoyed.

Following in the footsteps of Westlake High Alum, Christian Yelich, Kaden killed his freshman year. And he did it with a 4.5 GPA.

This was clearly Hemingway’s vacation. He felt like he was back in Alaska. Rio wasn’t a fan.

#63: Visit a National Park

INYO National Forest

Nice spot to wake up.

#41: stargazing

Not my picture, but an accurate depiction of what we saw in the Sierras.

#38:  Buy some waders and boots

#31: Fly fish 3 rivers.

The Upper Owens River in the Eastern Sierra Mountains.

#20: Read 20 Books. Enjoyed.

Home grown zucchini. Store bought squash for scale.

Memorial Day weekend in Paso Robles.

#20: Read 20 Books

This one was a miss for me.

Congrats to my brother George for launching his beverage company. https://drinkhiyo.com

#20: READ 20 BOOKS

Not what I was expecting, but I enjoyed it. Fun fact: A small Florida college coach, with no prior success, rides a no name Sudanese recruit to the final four and Marquette signs him to a long term contract. And I totally believed it.

Finished the car port to match the porch.

After

Just sold my leased car of seven months back to the dealership and they wrote me a check for more than I owed. Buy semi conductors.

38: Plan a 2022 trip 

It’s a long ways off, but Sonia and I look forward to seeing some castles along the Rhine with my dad and Georgeanne in October of 2022.

Brother/Sister triple strike turkeys.

#71: Buy a truck.

Covid changed me. The evolution is nearing completion. My grandfather drove a Ram, so now I drive a Ram.

Lots of great childhood memories associated with my Uncle Dave who sadly passed today. He was a good husband of 51 years. A good dad. A good uncle. And a really good brother to my mom. Rest In Peace.

#20: Read 20 Books

2nd Koontz book. I don’t think I’ll read a third.

Remember when you were five and your oncologist gave you up to 12 months to live? Well, eight tumors and four surgeries later, we’d like to wish you a happy 10th birthday.

#20: Read 20 Books

Enjoyed

#17: Achieve 20% yearly gain on day trading account

Not the greatest month, but still in the green. Managed to not panic sell my crypto when it crashed up to 40% a couple of weeks ago.

Kaden’s killing it on and off the mound his freshman year.

Alex will start the season with a promotion to the AAA Memphis Redbirds. As the first pitcher in line on the reserve roster, he should get his first opportunity sooner than later.

#20: Read 20 books.

A good writer, but it’s a pass on the story.

Before

After

Where’s the Meat.

#28: Add a banned books shelf to the library

Whether burned by Nazis, or banned by American school boards, these were the most targeted books of our time.

Before

After

#9: Convert driveway into a fenced in patio

Much harder one man job than I anticipated. Getting the gate level on a grade required too much brain power, but I’m happy how it turned out. Buy lumber stocks, because this stuff is hard to find.

Our first frame in over a year.

#59: Harvest and replant

The final winter harvest. A thorough clean. Planting for Spring.

#20: Read 20 Books

Profound.

#40: Watch the Sunset

Capped off my 48th with a private sunset cruise on the Sea of Cortez.

But it was this guy who stole the show.

Another day in paradise.

When you make reservations in Cabo. Driver asked me if this was me and I, of course, said no. But then he said, “you’re not Kingwood Joumant?” Well, when you say it that way, sure.

#45 Three Beaches

Lighthouse Beach in front of the Nobu Hotel.

Dinner at Nobu

#33: Visit Five Countries.

Nobu Hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

First time in over a year.