December 2023 update: I can't say I have as much to call out this year as I did in 2022 (which is why I'm not deleting last year's blurb!), but I still managed to squeeze in some pretty cool stuff over the past 12 months:--Rang in 2023 somewhere in the Caribbean and then proceeded to travel more extensively than I have in years, visiting some exciting places for the first time along the way (Oslo! Naples!), as well as some that aren't quite as much fun to name-drop (Omaha! Boise!)--Served as a good-luck talisman for my beloved Reds, who won 8 of the 10 games I attended in person this season. (Let's not talk about the other 152)--Wrote extensive liner notes for yet another album I've cherished for nearly 30 years (https://www.ear-music.net/savatage-vinylreissues/)--Once again helped to ensure that thousands of music fans won't be naked any time soonWhen I look back at these words next year, I hope I'll be able to give myself a passing grade in regard to my 2024 resolution: Less experience; more experiences. ---December 2022 update: Survived another year around the sun (not to mention, year #25 in L.A.!) and managed to do some pretty cool stuff along the way.1) Released my first album (Not one featuring me. No one needs that!) -- see https://www.discogs.com/release/22977614-Night-Ranger-Somewhere-In-California2) Contributed extensive liner notes galore for earMUSIC's Savatage reissue campaign -- see https://www.ear-music.net/savatage-vinylreissues/3) Helped thousands of fans of the likes of Ghost, Judas Priest, Alice Cooper and Anthrax expand their wardrobesAs always, if any old contacts, classmates, coworkers, roommates or drinking buddies stumble across these words in the coming months, don't be shy -- say hi!