normal weekend

Home for the weekend and Kathryn came down to hang out. Nice to just spend the weekend doing the same things that normal people do. Left the Blackberry at home and crammed as much in as possible. Went to the Getty and wondered what my final artistic mark would be on the world surrounded by all the paintings and master works. Kathryn thinks I obsess too much.

we had lunch with Dana and Bill at Jose Andres' Bazar . Very good. I'd suggest lunch versus dinner. We were able to have a long lunch with out being rushed and had outstanding service and food. Each plate was wonderful and we left without feeling like we had gorged.

Finished the weekend with brunch on Sunday with the Damianos (Dante was quite taken with Kathryn) at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Had our obligatory celebrity sighting and then went to the movies. Finished the day at Loteria at the Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax.

Did I mention that it was 75 degrees all weekend long. Perfect for Kathryn's visit. She doesn't like to sweat.

Monday came too quickly. Back to the Salt Mines

Weekend in LA

Been a nice respite but heading back out tonight. Here is a shot from last night. Weather has been fabulous. Suppose to be hot when I return. Raining in Boston right now. Yeech!

Home!

Home for a week! Good for me! This was the sunrise this morning from the patio. The one upside to working with stores on the East Coast is that I am forced to get up earlier to be available. I can workout early and I get to see some killer sunrises. Going to the bowl tomorrow with Dana and a dinner date each night to get caught up with you all. Miss. Allamand will be visiting this weekend as well so this is a good week.

Sacramento

Had my Pop's memorial service this weekend. My sisters did a phenomenal job putting everything together and a huge call out to Annie's best friend Tami for all she did. La Famile Damiano came up as well for support. Much appreciated and love to them.

Here's a shot of the last place we got to go as a family for a vacation. North shore of Tahoe. One of my Pop's favorite places.

Jepepy's birthday

It's the boy's 21st birthday and to celebrate, we went to Jar for a steak dinner and cocktail. Young Mr. Storm is currently downing Singapore Slings in honor of Hunter S. Thompson. I told him that consuming drinks named after cities or states dissipates after your 30th. He is turning into a wonderful young adult. David Fincher,one of Jep's heros, was sat at the table next to us and Jep had to go to the bathroom to compose himself and I think, text every film school buddy about Mr. Fincher. It was mildly amusing to watch Jepepy struggle to make conversation with me while watching the next table. Thankfully for all of us , Jep refrained from leaning over and telling Mr. Fincher how much he loved Fight Club and Benjamin Button.

Back home

Caught an afternoon flight back from Nor-Cal. Took the back way home from Barham. I caught the lake and view at just the right time. I love the shortcut and the fact that no tourists know it either. I can put up with idiots standing in the middle of my street to take the picture of the sign but not up here.

hollywood bowl

it's that time of year again!! Susanne Desmond, ex-girl trainer went with me to opening night. Great wine, music and spending time with Susanne. Sergio Mendes was the headliner