Cinnamon Roll French Toast at the Oak Grill in Newport Beach
We spent our Saturday morning reading and enjoying cinnamon roll French toast at the Oak Grill at the Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach.
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You Should Visit Omomo Tea in Irvine, California
There is a bubble tea shop called Omomo in Irvine, California that Aaron wanted to try. He mentioned it for a few weeks then, on a whim back on March 20th, we decided to go discover for ourselves why it is so popular.
You Can Special Order the “New Coke” Formula for a Limited Time as Part of a Netflix Stranger Things Product Tie-In
If you ever wanted to try the infamous “New Coke” that resulted in global boycotts of Coca-Cola when it briefly replaced the classic formula, now is your chance. Of course, me being me, this post ended up turning into an academic discussion about long-term investing including a mini-case study of Coke over the past 34 years.
Twenty-Four Years: Disneyland, the Carnation Cafe, a Poisoned Apple, and Thoughts on Life
I’ve always been introspective. Over the past year, though, I find that I am spending more time examining my life so far; re-evaluating decisions, trying to gain additional insight from my experiences, and really being honest about what I want for the rest of the time I’ve been gifted. I think there several reasons for this.
Hawaiian Cheeseburgers and an After-Dinner Walk in Laguna Beach
We tried pineapple teriyaki cheeseburgers and then went for a walk in Laguna Beach during sunset.
The South Coast Wilderness Running, Hiking, and Biking Trails Are Incredible
We decided to explore the South Coast Wilderness trails. We weren’t prepared for how spectacular they are.
Filing Regulatory Paperwork for Kennon-Green & Co. and Thoughts on the Past Couple of Years
Yesterday, Aaron and I completed the annual regulatory paperwork for Kennon-Green & Co. It made us reflect on our lives and careers over the past few years.
Thanksgiving Dinner at Fleming’s in Newport Beach
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday! This year, Aaron and I did something we haven’t done since college: we didn’t cook or bake for Christmas, instead catering it so we could focus on work.
After Several Months, We Finally Made a Point to Go Stand in the Ocean
Despite living in Southern California for several months, and being only a short distance from the beach, Aaron and I had not, yet, taken the time to go stand in the ocean because of our work relocating the global asset management firm to the West Coast. We made a point to go do that today.
Visiting Armstrong’s Garden Center in Newport Beach
After writing about the incredible Roger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar, I thought it was only fair to point out that Aaron and I also enjoy a place called Armstrong’s Garden Center in Newport Beach. The business can trace its roots to 1889 and holds a storied place in the history of the global rose industry (and you know we love our roses!). A few months ago, we stopped in and spotted a Monarch Butterfly hanging out on some flowers. We took a video …