So, here we sit at the edge of a year, about to slide into the start of a new one. Many memories of 2006, unfortunately I have neither the time nor energy to document all of them in a manner they deserve. However, among the notable include…
Work continues to go well. With my business partner Allan Miller, DSD Interactive has a number of interesting and challenging projects under its belt. We have office space near JL Square, some highly satisfied clients, and we’re involved in a few business networking groups. The outlook is good.
I had my first experience as Little League head coach. With support and resources that includes Chris Kyriakou, how can you go wrong? We made it all the way to the championship game in an exciting playoff run. I’d been looking forward to this experience for a long time. Worth the wait.
I became assistant coach on the OGSL 12U tournament team. After modest success, and our fair share of taking lumps, we finally won a tournament (the last on our schedule) in 100 degree weather in Sunnyvale.
Meanwhile, the OGSL board consists of people I really like. I will coach 12U girls this year and assist Chris with the boys – a reversal of last year’s situation.
My kids get straight A’s in school. Never too early for flashcards. Ask Eric & Nat.
My kids are smart, but they can still be knuckleheads. Bike and scooter accident aftermath: Nat with a fractured wrist, Eric with 8 stitches above his eyebrow. Kaiser Oakland at midnight. Not a real happy place.
The Maguire family moved to Boise and I’m managing their house. Found what are turning out to be very pleasant and conscientious tenants.
I started swimming for exercise in September up at the pool. After a little instruction, I became more comfortable and efficient in the water.
I am no longer the bass player in the Bob Claire Orchestra. I have decided to take some time off from being in a band, and instead have started helping with the Montera Jazz Club, under the direction of Khalil Shaheed.
My mom has colon cancer. We found out right after Thanksgiving. It was scary first learning about it, but so far she’s done incredibly well. It’s early, but we have every reason to be optimistic.
What’s on tap for 2007?
I need to sell the motorcycle
I may sell the van and start driving the Honda wagon so Mary Ann can get a new car
Plan for Mary Ann’s 50th birthday
Start taking a closer look at high schools for Nat
Coach girls softball and perform player development tasks for the league
Assist with boys, with Chris’ help
Grow DSD business
Cultivate more illustration business, maybe through selling online
Continue swimming, be in shape
Read and write more
happy new year!