What I'm Up To Volume 85 Hey friends, Here’s what I’ve been up to since Vol. 84... This missive is a little tardier than normal. We’ve been super busy. Hope it is worth the wait! 1. July Happenings July was a big month. Wendy and I celebrated our 25th anniversary and I turned 55. We kicked things off with an impromptu 4th of July pool party. Our friends Kaelyn and Brent had just moved back to Austin and our old trainer, Veera, was in town handling work visa stuff. For the occasion, I smoked a...
2 months ago • 3 min read
What I'm Up To Volume 84 Hey friends, Here’s what I’ve been up to since Vol. 83... 1. June Happenings It’s hard to believe but this marks seven years of writing this humble newsletter. I started this as my “introvert’s networking plan,” and it has been a great way to stay in touch with friends and colleagues. The biggest gift by far has been the reflection required to write it. I tend to be very future-focused. I’m quick to move on to the next big thing. For the last seven years, I’ve hit...
4 months ago • 5 min read
What I'm Up To Volume 83 Hey friends, Here’s what I’ve been up to since Vol. 82… 1. May Happenings Wendy and I kicked off May with a trip to the ranch to see the wildflowers. Nature decided to put on a show for us. The evening we arrived it rained 4 ½ inches. We sat on the porch and watched the lighting as the storm moved through. We took a long walk the next day, gathering flowers, fossils, and whatever treasures we could find. The wet-weather creek was flowing, the ponds flooded, and the...
5 months ago • 5 min read
What I'm Up To Volume 82 Hey friends, Here’s what I’ve been up to since Vol. 81… 1. April HappeningsWe kicked off the month celebrating the 11th birthday of The ONE Thing. With over 3.1 million copies sold in 40+ languages, it’s been quite the journey! Wendy joined the board for Explore Austin after last year's event, so she was a part of planning this year’s fundraiser which raised over $600,000. The nonprofit pairs underprivileged kids with adults for six years, like Big Brothers, Big...
5 months ago • 3 min read
What I'm Up To Volume 81 Hey friends, Here’s what I’ve been up to since Vol. 80… 1. Hot Wheels? While I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my Bronco, it was never a perfect fit for our family. It’s very noisy on the highway and there isn’t much cargo space. We can’t take four adults and our dog to the ranch. After an inordinate amount of research, I put in a deposit for a 2024 Land Cruiser First Edition. They will only be shipping 5,000 of them, so this is me putting it out in the universe. Fingers...
6 months ago • 4 min read
What I'm Up To, Volume 80 Here’s what I’ve been up to since Vol. 79… 1. February Happenings Even with the extra day this year, February sped by in a blur. I kicked off the month with a couple of happy hours. I met some good friends at the new Austin Beerworks Brewery. April and Val brought their baby girl, Maeve, and my pal Juanpablo joined us as well. The tap selection includes lots of seasonals I love, like Acoustic Metal, a Czech-style dark lager, and Black Thunder, another dark lager. I...
8 months ago • 4 min read
What I'm Up To Volume 79 Hey friends,Here’s what I’ve been up to since Vol. 78…1. January Happenings Per tradition, I kicked off New Year's at the ranch with friends and fireworks. We’ve had a cold, wet winter. The upside is that our tanks (Texan for “pond”) are all full and the wet-weather streams are gurgling. I’ll take it.I also truly love the time spent outdoors with friends. On one of our walks, I pocketed a rock that looked interesting. A guest spied it on the mantle and thinks it may...
9 months ago • 3 min read
What I'm Up To Volume 78 Hey friends, Here’s what I’ve been up to since Vol. 77… 1. December HappeningsI kicked off the month with my 18th annual pilgrimage to Port O’Conner for “Fishmas.” This year our fishing holiday coincided with an early Hanukkah. So in honor of fellow angler Dan Oko, we dubbed the weekend “Fishmukkah” this year. The weather was mild and the bite was on. Wendy and I enjoyed grilled redfish on the half-shell for several meals. Happy, tired anglers after two dawn-to-dusk...
9 months ago • 3 min read
What I'm Up To Volume 77 Hey friends, Here’s what I’ve been up to since Vol. 76… 1. November HappeningsHappy holidays, everyone! The big news for this past month was finally getting all the paperwork for Grandpa Milt to move into his assisted living residence. Wendy gets daughter of the year for spending multiple days at the VA and on the phone to close the deal. I guess that’s what she does. She is an amazing real estate agent, after all. Wendy and I and our team at The ONE Thing hosted our...
10 months ago • 4 min read
