I am concurrently blogging, enjoying a Lagavulin 16 year scotch (arguably the finest commercially available scotch in the world) courtesy of my lovely wife, recovering from an incredibly long work week and watching Las Vegas with the Mrs. Without question, this show wins the award as worst, but most watchable show on TV. It's so bad it is good, if you know what I am saying.
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It rained non-stop today in NorCal, our first rainy day since March or April. All things considered, it was much needed; one thing I have learned is that California parches easily and the rain is very necessary and almost welcomed. That all said, here's hoping to a drier -- and sunnier -- weekend.
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The new Radiohead album is very good. As I noted in a previous post, I've never been the biggest fan, but having listened two times through, I have to say that it is very good, and I have a feeling it's going to get better with each successive listen. Go to www.radiohead.com and download.
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Three other noteworthy albums: Vampire Weekend, Springsteen and Justice.
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Freaking Red Sox badly beat the Indians. I have a nagging suspicion that for the second time in three years, my worst nightmare is about to come true. Go Tribe. As far as the national league is concerned, I have two words: who cares?
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A guilty pleasure: The Thursday and Sunday Style section of the New York TImes.
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Yet another guilty pleasure: starting each day by reading Page Six of the New York Post.
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Things that stoke me: Patagonia, paddleboarding, Paradise biking loop in Marin, The Dipsea trail, happy clients, everything about the iphone, family hikes, open water swims, The Buckeye Coffee Shop; seeing my Michigan boys, having a catch with The Boy, The Miwok trail, my baby girl when she's good, ditto for the Mrs.
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my favorites; grandchildren when they are not out of control and naps. throw tennis in there somewhere.gs
everyone should come up with their own 'things that stoke me' list :) hg
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