Today is the last day of the first half of 2019.

July 1st starts the second half of the year. (traditionally - the exact "mid-year second" occurs on July 2nd (because of February))

How was your first half of the year? (based on what you hoped for back on New Year’s Day 2019)

Me?

Pretty close. Financially what I anticipated, Housing is great. Money is adequate. Health not bad. Exercise is a little lower than I’d like, but still OK. A few minor pain issues (But that happens). A trip to Cape Cod in March. Visit in June from friends for the first time in twenty years. Busy daily with exercise (mostly walking), on-line hobbies (spanish + chess). Watched almost 81 Indians’ games (missed a few of those 10pm West coast games) . Tribe in the thick of things. They look poised to improve in second half of season. (well, not today they don't)

The second half looks on track for more of the same.

I imagine if you’re an avid Browns fan the way I used to be, (your week begins and ends with Browns football) chances are good you’re going to have a very good final 4 months of 2019.

The best time of the year.

Wishing you and yours a Happy Second Half Year 2019.