A good Spanish lunch at Jaleo.

Where-else would I spend my 42nd.

Hemingway is living up to his name.

King George with the nieces and nephews. 

Mercado for some Oaxacan tacos and mezcal.

Never get sick of good sushi.

Enjoyed a night out at the Pantages with Dad and Georgeanne.

Proof that her Mom cooks for her when she’s home.

Hemingway deserved a pool day.

I have a feeling it’s going to be a blistering hot summer.

#53 The Alchemist

Great book. Follow your personal legend.

“when you really want something to happen, the whole universe conspires so that your wish comes true”.

Over the last thirty years my mom comforted the souls of countless animals and their humans, but today is the day she hangs up her hat in Veterinarian Medicine and pursues her dreams on the road. May the next chapter bring you joy.

Of all the war books I have read, The Things They Carried was the most intimate and profound.

 Green shoes to mark the occasion. Otherwise it’s a no fun work night to finish preparing for tomorrow’s show in Atlanta.

#100: Watch the Full Season of The Wire.

Many critics call it the best dramatic series of all time. Not sure how I missed it the first time around, but it is truly a masterpiece. The creator took what seemed like a million characters and perfectly orchestrated a flawless story over a precise five seasons.

A Vegas cleanse dinner with Devin.

The tables were ice cold, but the Strip didn’t disappoint.

The new Sinatra show is spot on. Close your eyes and you hear Frank.

New York’s Shake Shack has planted roots on the West Coast, lines and all.







Getting a little country. Rascal Flatts at the Hard Rock.



After last night’s massacre, it seemed entirely practical to spend money and get something physical back in return.



Still not addressing the elephant in my stomach.



Good luck to start the day. Upgraded to the presidential spa suite due to scheduling conflicts.



It was a slaughter on the tables.



#24 Get a physical

Pending blood work, I’m overweight, but relatively healthy.

My daughter joined the Clean Club for the first time today. You must clean and jerk your body weight. I would have to be the hulk to be a member.

Started the 85 degree day with a carne asada burrito and it just kept getting better. Poolside champagne at the legendary Sunset Marquis hotel. A deep massage. Felt guilty, so we decided to end the day with some productive chores that included planting succulents in the back yard.

Attended Brit’s end of the year soccer banquet where her team bid adieu to five departing seniors. Only two more years away for Brit which will no doubt come too soon.

Just one of those days.

This could be the tipping point.

Enjoyed a Sloppier Joe from newly opened Ledlow in downtown LA. Looks like we’re on track to complete #6 three times over.

Discovered Red Bird housed in a former downtown LA Cathedral. Excellent food.

Lunch at the Pattern Bar in the Fashion District. I used to be a writer.

Guelaguetza is a historical and authentic Oaxacan restaurant in the heart of Koreatown. The moles were many, but I have never seen a mezcal selection like it. Over 90 choices.

#85: Start drinking green tea on a regular basis

Despite new reports that three cups of coffee a day is perfectly healthy, I have weaned myself off of it and have switched to green tea. A month strong.



Watching a family friend play the legendary Troubador in West Hollywood.