UCR lost tonight 2-0 to UC Irvine. Brit played a good 25 minutes in the very important league game. Only four games left in conference.

Sonia can almost claim Indian reservation casino profits.

If you’re going to see this, see it in 3D. No exceptions.

I was going to pace this out, but my Aunt Ona needed to know now.

A-fib is one of the more common killers for men of my ancestry, but being over 40% is not great. Sonia’s highest risk factor for a disease was 14%, so 40% will keep me on my toes. I guess I’ll keep a closer eye on my blood pressure. Speaking of eyes, the second risk, macular degeneration is equally concerning. Being three times more likely than the average person to go blind sucks. The good news is that early detection is key in fighting the degeneration, so I’ll be checking.

Breakfast.

We even buy for a store on wheels.

Visiting a few of our client’s stores in Nashville.

Showing our girls a little bit of Honky Tonk.

Happy Birthday to my beautiful niece.

Descending toward Nashville.

We officially launched, bugs and all, last week. Our first retail online order trickled in today.

My DNA has finally been mapped and I have to say, I’m not that encouraged. Sonia’s risk was slightly over the world average on a few deceases, but I made the high risk list for a couple of things I’d rather not have. I’ll give some specifics on future posts, but until then I’m 3% Neanderthal. Everyone has 1%-4% Neanderthal DNA. I’m on the higher side. Nothing to be proud of.

Sonia has had her results for a few days now, but apparently the lab had a problem with my sample. After testing, they determined my saliva sample to be that of a 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon.

My all time favorite series from beginning to end. Wish it didn’t end, but at least it did it the right way.

I’ve been getting into the backstory of the sport, so I enjoyed this. On a similar topic, Sienna, is a great F1 documentary.

Few things are as satisfying as a 3100 PSI gas powered pressure washer. Spent the day blasting cement stains, gutters, windows, cars and insects and couldn’t have had more fun.

Celebrated a friend’s 40th at a cool new speakeasy.

Not so good.

We finally got to see Brittany play in her first collegiate game. Brit played 25 minutes in her third game and had two shots. UCR lost 1-0 to Gonzaga, but Brit looked awesome out there.

Keeping with the wine theme, we watched the very good documentary about Bordeaux, Red Obsession.

Today we made it official. Brittany moved out of her temporary pad and into the dorms. Mom and daughter barely butted heads. A bittersweet day. School starts Thursday.

In 2009, I completed one of my first list items, #2, Buy A 100 Point Wine. Tonight, in honor of Matt’s mom, Noreen, getting the news that she is cancer free, Sonia and I uncorked it. Cheers, Noreen.

The curtain is closing in NoCal.

Following Brit’s game on the way to the airport. She just got into the game!

We finally ate at a restaurant ranked in the top 100 in world. The French Laundry did not disappoint. Happy we could do so with my Mom and Jim.

The day started out a bit sketchy weather wise, but the clouds soon parted and paradise again revealed itself.

Lunch at Redd with Mom and Jim.

Enjoyed Thomas Keller’s “other” Yountville restaurant, Ad Hoc.

An in room massage and soak to get us ready for dinner. This really is adult Disneyland.

Too much wine on an empty stomach. Gott’s hit the spot.

Our favorite merlot until today. Although Pride takes the cake, Duckhorn’s Atlas Peak was phenomenal.

We hit the jackpot with our visit to Pride Mountain Winery. The Cab was great, but the Merlot was the best I ever had.

It’s official. Brittany is in the NCAA Division I books. Brittany made her UCR debut in the 63rd minute of the game against Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah. So proud.

Going on a culinary vacation during a diet may not be conventional, but that’s how we roll. First stop, Tomales and Hogs Island Oyster Farm in Point Reyes, CA.

Brittany logged a full week of practice and was impressive enough to make the traveling team at UCR. First stop, Utah. Being one of twenty one players to make the traveling team means the odds are against her to play, but it’s a huge step forward for my little girl.

A farewell lunch for one of our younger employees. She gave us three good years, do no complaints.

Going to dial it back to the beginning.

Hit close to home. Makes me think about #39.

“Now he would never write the things that he had saved to write until he knew enough to write them well. Well, he would not have to fail at trying to write them either. Maybe you could never write them, and that was why you put them off and delayed the starting. Well he would never know, now.”

Decent fight, but Mayweather getting 47 million is ridiculous. At least the bar serves Alaskan Amber.

A great night at Chavez Ravine with my Dad and Georgeanne. Giants are awful this year, but beating the Dodgers in LA makes it hurt less.

Hemingway developed a limp yesterday, so he’s not allowed to play ball. Instead he just follows me around the house and makes me feel guilty.

A good overlooked movie.